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Montana bill aims to make judicial races partisan
On Thursday morning, the Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on one of the most prominent in a Republican-sponsored suite of bills that would overhaul Montana’s judicial branch.
Advocates rally for Medicaid expansion in Montana
At a rally outside the Montana State Capitol on Wednesday, advocates made the argument that Montana's Medicaid expansion program has already been a success and state lawmakers should keep it going.
Montana House endorses biological sex bathroom bill
On Wednesday, House Bill 121 which would require transgender people to use the bathroom that aligns with their sex at birth passed a key vote in the Montana House of Representatives.
Montana Legislature considers judicial reform bills
Republican leaders in the Montana Legislature have made overhauling the state’s judiciary a major priority for the 2025 session.
Gianforte talks about tax cuts, judicial reform, and teacher pay
Gianforte's speech highlighted accomplishments and focused on tax cuts, judiciary reform, and increased pay for public workers including teachers and Montana Patrol Troopers.
Montana bill would tie bathrooms to biological sex
On Friday morning, the House Judiciary Committee heard more than three hours of testimony on a bill that would require transgender people to use the bathroom that aligns with their sex at birth.
Governor will deliver 'State of the State' address on Monday
On Monday, January 13, 2025, Governor Greg Gianforte will deliver his third State of the State address to a joint session of the Montana Legislature.
Advocates say marijuana tax revenue is key in preserving Montana's outdoors
As the 69th Montana Legislature begins there are proposals on the table to reallocate marijuana tax revenue for uses aside from the outdoors.
Montana Senate: Republican caucus still split, after rules vote
Four days into the Montana Legislature’s 69th session, a split in the majority Republican party is lingering.
State senators debating rules for 2025 legislative session
On the first day of the state legislative session, Republicans in the Montana Senate split over the rules the session should operate under. That division still remained, as of Wednesday morning.
Two Great Falls legislators discuss priorities
Representatives for Montana House District 19 and 20 share the thoughts on the legislative session and how they plan to work for Montana.
Montana lawmakers get a taste of collaboration by making sausage
New members of the Montana legislature participated in the fourth-ever “How the Sausage Gets Made” aimed at preparing them for life in the capital and fostering relationships. -
Indigenous lawmakers sworn in as Montana Legislature begins 69th session
Over a dozen elected Indigenous lawmakers are now representing Montana and their tribal nations at the state level.
A look at the Montana Legislature as the 69th session begins
The Montana Legislature’s 69th session is now officially underway, as the House and Senate convened for the first time on Monday.
Inauguration for Montana's top statewide elected leaders
People gathered around the north side of the State Capitol on Monday for inauguration ceremonies for Montana’s top statewide elected leaders, all Republican.
Sheehy and Downing sworn-in to Congress
U.S. Senator Tim Sheehy and U.S. Rep. Troy Downing, both Republicans, took their oaths of office Friday in their respective chambers.
Sheehy and Downing discuss priorities as they start first terms in Congress
Friday is the first day of the 119th U.S. Congress, and Montana voters chose two new people to represent them this time around.
Sheehy and Downing announce first congressional committee assignments
The two newest members of Montana’s congressional delegation have announced which committees they’ll be serving on next year.
Montana Supreme Court upholds Held v. Montana climate case ruling
The Montana Supreme Court has upheld a district court ruling in Held v. Montana, affirming the young plaintiffs have a “fundamental constitutional right to a clean and healthful environment.”
Montana electoral college delegates cast their ballots
Like other states, Montana's electoral college delegates met Tuesday at the Montana State Capitol to cast their ballots, each voting once for president and once for vice president.
Tester delivers formal farewell address on U.S. Senate floor
Tester is approaching the end of his 18 years representing Montana in Washington, D.C., and he delivered an almost 25-minute farewell speech.
Bill-tracking website updated ahead of Montana legislative session
The system the public has been using to keep tabs on legislation for more than two decades is now changing.
Montana lawmakers propose 27 bills for judicial branch reform
After months of hearings, Republicans on a state legislative committee have come out with their final list of proposed bills, as a response to conflicts over the proper role of the judicial branch.
Montana lawmakers propose rules for legislative session
With just over a month before the start of the Montana Legislature’s 2025 session, lawmakers have taken the first steps toward setting the rules the session will operate under. -
Montana lawmakers predict budget surplus in initial revenue estimate
Montana lawmakers have laid out their initial projection for how much money the state will have to work with during the 2025 legislative session.
Montana Legislature elects leadership for 2025 session
Republican Matt Regier of Kalispell, who was House speaker in 2023, will be Senate president this session. Brandon Ler, a Republican from Savage, will be speaker in 2025.
Montana legislators prepare for session without GOP super-majority
The makeup of the Montana Legislature has changed because of redistricting, and that's helped kill the super majority for Republicans in the next session.
What abortion-rights approval means for Montana
Montana voters this week approved a constitutional initiative to protect the right to an abortion.
Post-election follow up: Jane Weber and Eric Hinebauch
Following Tuesday's election, MTN talked with with Jane Weber and Eric Hinebauch.
Montana Republicans celebrate 2024 wins
Republicans who gathered at the Armory Hotel in Bozeman Tuesday night celebrated each time they heard an update to the state election results.
