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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.
Daines says Putin is a ‘thug’ as peace talks continue amid Ukraine war
In interview last week with MTN News, Daines said he remains firm in his belief that Putin is to blame for the continued conflict.
Without federal action, states like Montana wrestle with kratom regulation
Montana lawmakers are grappling with how — if at all — the state should rein in kratom, an unregulated plant-derived substance with addictive properties
Montana Legislature reaches mid-point, lawmakers reflect on first half
Things were significantly quieter at the Montana State Capitol Friday, as lawmakers were on their way home for a weeklong break after reaching the first major deadline of the session.
MT legislators debate restrictions on chemical abortions
Montana senators had intense and emotional conversations on Thursday while debating a bill that would change laws relating to chemical abortions.
Montana Lottery will put its largest contract out to bid
The Montana Lottery uses a single contract vendor to provide a range of their products, including Montana Millionaire and Sports Bet Montana
Montana Senate votes down bill to narrow eligibility for Medicaid expansion
As the Montana Legislature continued its second day of marathon debates ahead of Friday’s transmittal deadline, the state Senate voted one more time on Medicaid expansion.
Montana Senate asks legislative auditor to look into Senate President Regier
The Montana Senate adjourned for its transmittal break Thursday evening – and one of their final actions was to refer their presiding officer for a potential investigation.
Montana lawmakers consider diversity, equity, and inclusion legislation
Two House Bills could change how colleges and the government handle diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
MT House backs nuclear energy bills, debates 'Defend The Guard' bill
It was a whirlwind day for the Montana House of Representatives, with bills being endorsed that could significantly impact nuclear energy production and a heated debate about Montana’s National Guard.
Montana Senate debates dozens of bills, advances 47 on Wednesday
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Montana Legislature will debate hundreds of bills over the next few days
Tuesday was the 45th day of the Montana Legislature’s 69th session – the halfway point. In previous sessions, that would mean it was also the transmittal deadline.
Medicaid expansion renewal heading to governor's desk
The bill that would remove the sunset date on Montana’s Medicaid expansion program has passed the Legislature and could soon be on its way to the governor.
Ravalli County Rep. Marshall resigns from Montana House
Rep. Ron Marshall announced in a post on X, formerly Twitter, that he was quitting the Legislature, effective Monday at noon.
Bill would require schools to tell parents about gender identity discussions
Montana senators debated a bill that would require schools to inform parents if their child comments about questioning their gender identity.
Red Medicine’s mission to connect tribal communities to the Capitol
When Alissa Snow began working as a lobbyist in the 2015 Montana Legislature, she was the only American Indian lobbyist in the building.
Advocates sue to extend public education for students with disabilities
Advocates have filed a class action lawsuit in federal court, arguing that the state of Montana should allow students with disabilities to continue receiving public education past the age of 18.
