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All Montana inmates housed out of state are now in Mississippi
The Montana Department of Corrections says all state inmates housed out of state are now located at a detention center in Mississippi.
MT Secretary of State warns businesses about 'deceptive' mailers
Businesses around Montana are reporting receiving official-looking mailers, encouraging them to pay to renew their business registrations.
Judge rules that appointment of state Commerce director was unlawful
A state district judge has ruled it was unlawful for Gov. Greg Gianforte to appoint a former state lawmaker to run the Montana Department of Commerce.
Thousands of dollars already spent in heated Montana GOP legislative primaries
Across Montana, residents are receiving mailers, seeing billboards and getting other reminders of an increasingly heated battle among Republicans running for the state Legislature.
Judge lets investigation into data breach affecting BCBS members move forward
This week, a state district judge in Helena issued a ruling, allowing the Montana State Auditor’s Office to move forward with its investigation into the data breach.
Montana candidate's son faces scrutiny over social media posts
An article published Thursday by the New York Post has drawn attention to a recent social media exchange involving the son of Montana congressional candidate Ryan Busse and local Rabbi Chaim Bruk.
Montana part of lawsuit over Section 504 changes, advocates raise concerns
Montana is one of several states involved in an ongoing federal lawsuit challenging changes made in 2024 to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
Election officials remind voters about birth-year requirement on mail ballots
At the Broadwater County Courthouse in Townsend, election staff is already putting together about 4,000 mail ballot packets for June’s state primary election.
Windy Boy suspends campaign for eastern Montana's US House seat
State Senator Jonathan Windy Boy, D-Box Elder, is dropping out of the race for Montana’s eastern U.S. House seat.
Prediction market Kalshi sues Montana to prevent gambling enforcement
An increasingly popular online prediction market has filed suit against Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen, seeking to stop his office from enforcing state gambling laws against them.
Melissa Romano chosen to lead Montana public employees union
Montana’s largest union has selected its next president: Melissa Romano, a teacher and state lawmaker from Helena.
U.S. Small Business Administration gets local perspective in Helena
A leader with the U.S. Small Business Administration was in Helena this week, to hear what’s on the minds of local business owners. -
Montana Attorney General: no negotiations with Helena over immigration policy
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen says his office won’t negotiate with the city of Helena, as they consider whether to adopt a new resolution on immigration enforcement.
Secretary of State's Office questioned about mailers, billboards, and voter data
A representative from Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen’s office appeared before a legislative committee Thursday.
Finalists already set for 2026 Montana Supreme Court race
There’s one open seat on the Supreme Court in this year’s elections, and only two candidates filed to run. That means Dan Wilson and Amy Eddy will be moving on to the general election in November.
A look at the GOP field for U.S. Senate in Montana
The race for the Republican nomination in Montana’s U.S. Senate race wasn’t expected to get much attention – until everything changed a few minutes before the filing deadline.
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.
