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Montana PSC votes against reopening hearings in NorthWestern Energy rate case
The Montana Public Service Commission has voted down a proposal from its president to reopen hearings on NorthWestern Energy’s ongoing rate case.
Judge rules Gianforte can consider complaint against PSC president Molnar
A state district judge in Helena has ruled against Montana Public Service Commissioner Brad Molnar, allowing Gov. Greg Gianforte to consider temporarily suspending Molnar from his position.
U.S. Rep. Downing says pressure building on lawmakers as shutdown continues
The ongoing federal government shutdown has dragged into a second week, and there’s no sign yet that lawmakers are closer to resolving the impasses that have held up funding.
Congress overturns Biden-era ban on BLM coal leases in eastern Montana
Republicans in Congress have voted to overturn a Biden administration rule that closed off new federal coal leases in the Powder River Basin of eastern Montana.
A look inside Turning Point USA's visit to Montana State University
Turning Point USA drew 3,300 attendees to Montana State University featuring Vivek Ramaswamy and Governor Greg Gianforte in packed fieldhouse event.
MSU hosts 'Turning Point USA' event
Several thousand people filled Brick Breeden Fieldhouse for the latest stop in the “This Is the Turning Point” Tour – an event originally scheduled to be hosted by conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Rep. Zinke lends a hand with Yellowstone National Park maintenance
Rep. Ryan Zinke joined Yellowstone’s superintendent to clean park bathrooms Monday, highlighting efforts to keep the park open during the federal shutdown.
Growing number of Montana ballot initiatives proposed
There’s a growing list of organizations trying to get constitutional amendments onto Montana’s 2026 ballot. That now includes one proposal to revise the ballot measure process itself.
Montana lawmakers sue over wolf hunting regulations
A pair of state lawmakers is suing Montana’s Fish and Wildlife Commission, claiming they aren’t doing enough to reduce the state’s wolf population.
Montana Supreme Court hears arguments in case about filming police
Montana’s highest court must now decide whether a Kalispell man’s constitutional rights were violated when he was arrested after trying to film a police traffic stop.
Potential impacts on Montana of a federal government shutdown
As Congress again failed to reach agreement on a budget deal Tuesday, it appears the federal government is headed for a shutdown.
Montana Republican and Democratic party chairs discuss future
Montana’s two major political parties are in different places after the most recent state elections, but each party’s chair says they need to adjust to Montana’s new political realities. -
Montana DPHHS plans application for share of federal rural health funding
Earlier this year, Congress approved tighter rules on federal Medicaid spending – but they also set aside $50 billion for a fund to help alleviate the impacts of those changes on rural hospitals.
Governor's energy task force meets in Helena
Since the start of his administration, Gov. Greg Gianforte has set up several task forces to research and provide recommendations on issues like housing availability and property taxes.
Gianforte and U.S. education secretary tour Bozeman elementary school
Pre-kindergarten classes at Morning Star School went through their normal morning routines, but they had some high-profile guests: Gov. Greg Gianforte and U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon.
Zinke backs continuing resolution to push federal funding deadline into November
The U.S. is quickly approaching another government funding deadline, which means Congress is again debating over the possibility of a shutdown.
Two-day hearing in climate lawsuit wraps up in Missoula
22 young plaintiffs have joined a federal lawsuit, challenging President Donald Trump’s energy policies.
Montana PSC dispute heard in state district court
For weeks, disputes among members of the Montana commission that regulates utilities have been playing out in commission meetings and in the media. On Tuesday, they played out in a Helena courtroom.
Judge awards $2.8M in attorney fees to Held case plaintiffs
A state district court judge in Helena has awarded almost $3 million in attorney fees to the plaintiffs in the Held v. Montana climate change lawsuit.
Montana Democrats elect new chair at state party convention
If there was one clear theme at the Montana Democratic Party’s state convention Sunday, it’s that party members are ready to get back to winning.
