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Should Public Service Commissioners be elected - or appointed?
In this year’s elections, Montana voters will be choosing two new members of the Public Service Commission. However, some lawmakers want this to be the last time PSC members are elected.
Montana implementing Medicaid work requirements ahead of federal deadline
Montana is preparing to roll out new Medicaid work requirements this summer, six months before the federal deadline
New Medicaid work requirements take effect soon
New rules are set to take effect this summer, tightening the requirements for people of Montana’s Medicaid program to demonstrate they’re still eligible for coverage.
Montana House speaker defends decision to delay "biological sex" bill
House Speaker Rep. Brandon Ler, R-Savage, says it was justifiable to hold onto a bill from last year’s legislative session for months, to give it a better chance of getting its own hearing in court.
Nearly a year after legislative session, governor signs 'biological sex' bill
It’s been almost a year since the end of the 2025 Montana legislative session, but Gov. Greg Gianforte just signed the final bill from that session into law this week.
City of Helena rescinds immigration resolution
After a lengthy special meeting Thursday night, the Helena City Commission agreed to rescind a January resolution on immigration enforcement that sparked a legal battle with the state.
Agencies give update on Montana wildfire season preparations
Last year, President Donald Trump issued an executive order, directing the consolidation of federal wildland firefighting agencies.
Lawmaker proposes Montana constitutional amendment to cap property tax growth
During the Montana Legislature’s 2025 session, lawmakers passed major reforms to the state’s property tax system. Now, one Republican lawmaker wants to go a step further.
Business groups ask Montana Supreme Court to block political spending initiative
A group of business organizations is asking the Montana Supreme Court to block a proposed ballot measure aimed at keeping corporations from spending money in the state’s elections.
"No Kings" rally organizers say state has waived new permit policy
Organizers of a protest rally scheduled outside the Montana State Capitol next week said they were making changes to their plans because of new state policies on weekend events at the Capitol.
Racicot, Bullock, and Tester host 'community conversation' in Helena
A crowd was on hand in downtown Helena Thursday evening, to hear from two former Montana governors and one former U.S. senator.
Montana leaders consider three possible locations for new women's prison
As Montana looks at building more prison space to house female inmates, state leaders say they’re now focusing on three prospective locations: Deer Lodge, Boulder and Miles City. -
Helena distillery uses Montana-grown agriculture to make spirits
This is National Agriculture Week, and Gov. Greg Gianforte marked the occasion by touring a Helena distillery that uses Montana-grown ingredients to make its products.
U.S. Senate hopeful Bodnar talks about tariffs, war, and running without a party
Seth Bodnar, the former president of the University of Montana, is running for one of Montana's U.S. Senate seats as an independent candidate.
Republican field set for Montana's western congressional district
U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke’s decision not to seek another term in the House left an open race for the Republican nomination in Montana’s western congressional district.
Ellsworth makes his case for legislative immunity in official misconduct case
On Friday, former Montana State Senate President Jason Ellsworth made his case as to why official misconduct charges against him should be dropped.
Zinke highlights federal grants, talks about decision not to seek reelection
Almost two weeks after announcing he would retire from Congress at the end of this year, Republican U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke is back in Montana this week, highlighting the impacts of federal grants.
Federal judges continue blocking Montana law restricting drag performances
On Friday, three judges from the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a preliminary injunction, which has kept the state from enforcing House Bill 359 since 2023.
One version of political spending initiative set for signature gathering
The organization proposing a ballot initiative intended to keep corporations from spending money in Montana elections says it’s ready to start gathering signatures for one version of its proposal.
Bodnar says independent U.S. Senate campaign aiming for "sensible center"
A week after the former University of Montana president announced a Senate run, he says he’s reinforced his belief that there’s room in the race for someone offering an option outside major parties.
Statewide trust for Montana school district health insurance moving forward
A newly formed statewide trust is taking the next step forward to create a new model for how Montana school districts provide health insurance for their employees.
Montana AG letter alleges Helena violates law banning 'sanctuary cities'
On Monday, Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen sent a letter to the City of Helena claiming the municipality is not in compliance with the state’s law banning “sanctuary cities.”
Montana Democrats say U.S. Senate race shake-up won't impact course
At the Montana Democratic Party’s annual Mansfield-Metcalf dinner in Helena, one topic came up over and over again: Republican U.S. Sen. Steve Daines’ last-minute move to end his reelection campaign.
Montana and U.S. Forest Service identify areas for 'shared forest management'
Last June, Gov. Greg Gianforte signed an agreement with the U.S. Forest Service that he said could lead to speeding up forest management projects across the state. -
Montana political world reacts to Daines' decision to not seek reelection
In just over two days, Montana’s political scene was completely reshaped, as the state’s two longest-tenured members of Congress both dropped out of their races for reelection.
Analysts discuss political fallout after Daines drops out of U.S. Senate race
U.S. Senator Steve Daines dropped his bid for re-election just three minutes before the filing deadline on Wednesday afternoon
Montana's US Senate race: Daines out, Alme in
The 2026 U.S. Senate race for Montana experienced two last-minute surprises on Wednesday.
Bodnar announces independent run for U.S. Senate
On the final day of filing for Montana’s 2026 elections, former University of Montana president Seth Bodnar confirmed he is jumping into the race for U.S. Senate as an independent candidate.
MT Supreme Court allows ballot measure on initiative process to move forward
The Montana Supreme Court has ruled in favor of a proposed ballot measure intended to simplify the process for introducing ballot measures in the future.
Christi Jacobsen enters U.S. House race for western Montana
Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen has thrown her hat into the ring for the state’s Western Congressional District seat.
