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Montana PSC takes public comment on NorthWestern Energy resource plan
NorthWestern Energy, Montana’s largest utility company, has introduced an updated long-range plan for how they’ll provide electricity in the state.
Montana U.S. Senate candidates hold firm as calls to drop out grow
While there’s growing debate in political circles over whether one of them should drop out of the race, for the moment Alani Bankhead and Seth Bodnar are both continuing on with their campaigns.
Verdict tossed in Ellsworth official misconduct trial
A Helena judge has thrown out a jury’s guilty verdict against former Montana Senate President Sen. Jason Ellsworth, R-Hamilton, and ordered a new trial later this year.
Gianforte seeking applications for temporary PSC appointment
Governor Greg Gianforte announced he is seeking applications for a temporary appointment to the Public Service Commission.
Democrats divided over how to approach independent congressional campaigns
Now, there’s growing division among Democrats over whether these nonpartisan campaigns are helping or hurting the chances of winning seats away from Republicans.
Trial begins in case alleging official misconduct by former MT Senate president
About a year and a half after investigations into former Montana Senate President Sen. Jason Ellsworth, R-Hamilton, began, Ellsworth is going on trial this week on a charge of official misconduct.
Sen. Sheehy rejoins the Navy Reserve
Montana Senator Tim Sheehy has rejoined the U.S. Navy Reserve. President Donald J. Trump swore in Sheehy on Tuesday in the Oval Office.
Montana Republican Party rules argued in court
The internal battles within the Montana Republican Party were again being fought out in a courtroom Monday, as a judge in Helena heard testimony on whether the party’s newly adopted bylaws are valid.
Rally at State Capitol pushes back against Montana Medicaid work requirements
A week after Montana began implementing new work requirements for Medicaid expansion, organizations that work with Medicaid recipients are still worried what’s going to happen to their clients’ care.
New leadership changes coming to the Montana Department of Administration
On Tuesday, Governor Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, announced an upcoming leadership change at the Montana Department of Administration.
New processing facility in Broadwater County to boost Montana mineral production
Antimony is a substance that’s used in a variety of industrial and military applications. Because of a new operation in Broadwater County, all the steps needed to produce it can be done in Montana.
Montana could be required to pay millions for SNAP benefits
Starting in 2027, a new provision could require Montana to pay millions of dollars a year to cover part of the cost of SNAP benefits. -
Montana leaders respond to U.S. Supreme Court ruling on campaign spending
This week, the U.S. Supreme Court made a ruling that could once again reshape the campaign finance landscape in national elections.
Montana begins implementing work requirements for Medicaid expansion
Seven years after Montana first attempted to add “community engagement” requirements to its Medicaid expansion program, July 1 was the first day the state officially implemented them.
U.S. Supreme Court ruling on transgender athletes could reinforce Montana's law
The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld state laws from Idaho and West Virginia that prohibit transgender female student-athletes from competing in women’ and girls’ sports.
Federal judge denies Molnar request to block PSC remote work requirement
Montana Public Service Commissioner Brad Molnar will remain unable to work from the PSC’s offices in Helena for now, after a federal judge denied his request for an order to let him return to the office.
What would happen if US 287 in Montana were turned into an interstate?
The I-47 Future Interstate Act of 2026 would overhaul a scenic Montana highway, but some business owners along the route say the costs and consequences outweigh the benefits.
Sheehy sues ammo company, claims injury
Montana U.S. Sen. Tim Sheehy is suing an ammunition manufacturer in Idaho, after he says he was injured twice in a year when a gun misfired while he was using their cartridges.
The Montana Capitol roof and dome are undergoing major restoration
In the last few days, you may have seen scaffolding and a construction crane around the Montana State Capitol and wondered what’s happening.
Montana leaders divided over Medicaid provider rates
During the Legislature’s 2025 session, the main budget bill – passed by lawmakers from both parties – included a provision to increase Medicaid payments to health care providers around the state.
