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Montana U.S. Senate race: Daines up for third term, three Democrats running
One year before the 2024 U.S. Senate race in Montana, voters had already been seeing political ads on TV for more than three months.
Montana's Eastern Congressional District: Downing running, two Democrats file
Since Montana was divided into congressional districts again in 2022, the state’s 2nd Congressional District has been dominated by Republicans.
Montana Western Congressional District: Zinke up for re-election, 2 challengers
There’s now less than a year to go until the 2026 elections in Montana. Three members of Montana’s congressional delegation are up for election next year.
Montana leaders talk about plan to reopen government
The longest federal government shutdown in history has dragged on for more than 40 days, but it appears Congress is now on a path toward reopening.
Some are worried after state warns subdivision's water rights aren't secure
Across Montana, homeowners are finding themselves in a legal limbo, as the state says it’s had to change the way it regulates water rights for certain subdivisions.
Supporters ask Montana Supreme Court to revive political spending ballot measure
The sponsors of a proposed ballot initiative that aims to keep corporations from spending money in Montana elections are now going to the state Supreme Court.
Montana Supreme Court upholds state vaccine discrimination law
In a unanimous ruling, the Montana Supreme Court has upheld a 2021 state law that banned discrimination based on whether someone has been vaccinated.
McKnight responds to release of highly charged voicemail to Sheehy's office
Just a day before Helena’s city elections, Sen. Tim Sheehy’s office said they received a threatening voicemail earlier this year from one of the candidates: Haley McKnight, running for commission.
Montana PSC controversies continue as Molnar files ethics complaint on Bukacek
A week after the commission that regulates Montana utilities removed its president, the controversy surrounding the agency is far from over.
Montana's congressional delegation pushing back on plan to import Argentina beef
When President Donald Trump announced a plan last week to import more beef from Argentina, it drew quick criticism from ranchers in Montana.
Election officials contacting voters who had ballots rejected due to new law
Across Montana, election officials are warning they’ve seen a number of voters tripped up by a new state requirement this year: that mail voters write their birth year when signing ballot envelopes.
SNAP advocates want state to step in; Gianforte says it's federal responsibility
On Nov. 1, federal authorities say funding will run out for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, which helps lower-income families pay for food. -
U.S. Rep. Troy Downing tours Helena airport as federal shutdown continues
Without work happening in the U.S. House, that’s left members like Montana’s Rep. Troy Downing to make the case for resolving the funding impasse from their home districts.
Supporters of judicial election initiatives challenge attorney general's review
In Montana, there are currently three active proposals for constitutional amendments that would require state judicial elections to remain nonpartisan.
Trump nominates Montana corrections director Gootkin as U.S. Marshal
President Donald Trump has announced he’ll appoint the director of the Montana Department of Corrections as the state’s U.S. Marshal.
Billings state Rep. Mercer confirmed as federal judge
The U.S. Senate has officially confirmed state Rep. Bill Mercer, R-Billings, as Montana’s newest federal judge.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana investigated over data breach
The Montana State Auditor and Commissioner of Securities and Insurance Office has launched an investigation into Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana (BCBSMT) following a major data breach.
Montana PSC removes Molnar as president
Months of turmoil at the state commission that regulates utilities in Montana reached a climax Tuesday, as a narrow majority on the Montana Public Service Commission voted to remove its president.
Montana DEQ solicits public comments on guidance for greenhouse gas assessments
In the aftermath of the Held climate lawsuit two years ago, Montana regulators began analyzing how proposed projects could affect greenhouse gas emissions.
Federal judge dismisses Lighthiser v. Trump youth climate lawsuit
A federal judge in Missoula has dismissed a lawsuit from a group of young plaintiffs, challenging the Trump administration’s energy policies.
