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Montana Senate tackles judicial elections and marijuana taxes
The Montana Legislature held more marathon sessions on Friday, with a deadline looming on Saturday. Any bill that affects state revenues needs to pass either the House or Senate by the end of the day.
MT House works through bills ahead of revenue deadline
With less than a third of the legislative session left, the Montana House began bright and early on Friday to debate bills ahead of the weekend transmittal deadline for bills.
Montana GOP censures nine state senators
The Montana Republican Party has censured nine GOP senators who have been breaking with the party to vote with Democrats this session.
Montana lawmakers taking action on property, income tax bills
The Montana Legislature is fast approaching another deadline, and there’s been a lot of movement this week on the huge number of bills seeking to offer property or income tax relief.
Montana House gives initial approval to state budget bill
The Montana House came in at 9 a.m. Wednesday for a full day of debate – but there was only one bill on the agenda.
MT legislature works to protect kids in 'profitable family content'
Many of us enjoy sharing pictures and videos on social media, however, for children who cannot consent to what is being posted about them, the long-lasting impacts can take a toll.
Montana law on bathrooms assigned to sex at birth is on hold
A group of plaintiffs has secured a temporary restraining order against the state of Montana concerning the controversial House Bill 121.
Increased funding for public schools signed into law
Montana's public schools will receive $52.1 million in additional funding, intending to benefit programs and teacher salaries.
Montana Senate bars Ellsworth from floor for life, removes him from committees
The Senate has reached an agreement to punish Sen. Jason Ellsworth after an ethics investigation. It comes a week after senators deadlocked on whether to expel him from the Senate or censure him.
Montana Senate advances one income tax bill, more options still alive
The Montana Senate has given initial approval to a bill that would reduce income taxes more than $200 million a year – one of several bills that lay out different options for an income tax cut.
Rally marks 'Trans Day of Visibility' at Capitol
Monday afternoon at the State Capitol, advocates gathered for a rally marking “Trans Day of Visibility” – and protested what they called a pattern of legislation attacking transgender Montanans.
Montanans gather for income tax rally
The steps of the Montana State Capitol were filled with supporters gathering together to learn more about how Governor Greg Gianforte is hoping to change income taxes. -
Montana Senate debates wolf management bills
The Montana Senate debated several House Bills Friday that could have a big impact on wolf management in the Treasure State.
Montana Supreme Court hears arguments on Knudsen complaint
On Friday, Montana’s highest court heard arguments on whether they should uphold a recommended disciplinary action against the state’s top elected attorney.
Bill aims to increase transparency in 'Indian Education for All' funding
Montana schools are constitutionally mandated to include instruction on the history and culture of Montana’s tribes.
MT House committee advances main state budget bill, full House debate next week
The Montana Legislature’s biggest task every two years is setting the state budget. Next week, the Montana House is set to tackle the main budget bill.
Montana restricts bathrooms to sex assigned at birth
Governor Greg Gianforte has signed into law two hotly-debated bills affecting transgender Montanans.
Montanans testify on proposed release of federal wilderness study lands
A proposed resolution to release federal wilderness study lands sparked nearly two hours of passionate testimony Tuesday in the Senate Energy Committee.
Montana Legislature will debate bills regarding public vote on sales tax
On Wednesday, one lawmaker presented a pair of bills that would ask voters whether they’d support a statewide sales tax if it meant lower property taxes.
Audit report clears Regier of waste and abuse in hiring of outside attorney
The Legislative Audit Division has completed a report into Senate President Matt Regier, R-Kalispell, stating they couldn’t find evidence to substantiate allegations of waste, fraud or abuse.
How might Montana Senate proposal affect Badger-Two Medicine area?
Brianna Juneau reports on a Montana Senate joint resolution, and how it might affect the Badger-Two Medicine area
Montana House advances personhood amendment
Montana House Republicans have advanced a proposed constitutional amendment to establish “personhood” starting at conception.
Senate stalemates on attempts to expel and censure Ellsworth
After a controversy that’s been in the background for much of the 2025 session, the Montana Senate debated Monday whether to take disciplinary action against former Senate president Jason Ellsworth.
Lawmakers debate nuclear power in Montana, critics warn of risk
The power plants in Colstrip have been providing power to the American West since the 1970s, but coal-powered electricity is now facing criticism and powerful adversaries. -
Should MT municipal elections move to even-numbered years?
Later this year, cities and towns across Montana will be holding elections for local officials. However, a bill currently making its way through the Legislature could change how those elections run.
Montana Senate advances bill to redirect marijuana tax revenue
The Montana Senate gave initial approval Thursday to a bill that would redirect marijuana tax revenue from conservation programs toward treatment and law enforcement.
Montana Senate endorses state employee pay plan
In 2023, the Montana Legislature passed a bill that would have increased pay for lawmakers, but Gov. Greg Gianforte vetoed it.
Montana Legislature discusses education funding
On Tuesday, a major bill aimed at tackling Montana’s public school funding got its first hearing in a Senate committee, after passing the House last month.
President Trump appoints Tim Sheehy to U.S. Naval Academy board
President Donald Trump has appointed Montana U.S. Sen. Tim Sheehy to the board that oversees the U.S. Naval Academy.
Senate Ethics Committee working on report after Ellsworth hearing
The Legislature was back to full operations Monday after a weeklong break. However, some lawmakers had been working through the break, continuing an ethics investigation into Sen. Jason Ellsworth.
