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Advocates rally for school choice in Helena
On Friday afternoon, school choice advocates gathered at the Montana State Capitol for an annual rally marking “National School Choice Week.”
Investigation into data breach could head to court
In October, MTN reported on a data breach involving customers with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana. Now, as a state investigation into the breach continues, the next steps could play out in court.
Some lawmakers from Montana are going to Minnesota for 'Day of Solidarity'
A group of Democratic state lawmakers from Montana are traveling to Minnesota this week, as part of a multi-state effort to push back on what they consider the Trump administration’s “overreach.”
Montana economists discuss impacts of a potential state sales tax
For years, discussions about a possible state sales tax have been bubbling under the surface in Montana political circles.
Montana federal leaders respond to deadly ICE shooting in Minneapolis
The discussion on the role and deployment of ICE agents across the country intensified following this weekend’s deadly shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.
Helena commission adopts resolution on police department immigration policies
Amid the ongoing controversy over federal immigration enforcement in Minneapolis, immigration policy was in the spotlight in the city of Helena Monday night.
Montana Supreme Court justice McKinnon pays fine for traffic charge
Montana Supreme Court Justice Laurie McKinnon has paid a fine, after admitting to a misdemeanor for failing to slow down while driving past a stopped emergency vehicle.
TikTok announces new ownership structure - what's next for Montana's ban
The owners of TikTok have announced a new U.S.-based entity will take over managing the app in this country. It could mark the end of a yearslong battle over TikTok’s ability to operate in the U.S.
Ellsworth pleads not guilty to official misconduct charge, wants case dismissed
A former Montana Senate president didn’t appear in person in a Helena courtroom Thursday morning, but he did appear by video, pleading not guilty to a charge of official misconduct.
Lawmakers sue over Montana property tax reform bill
Three current and former Republican lawmakers argue the way the major property tax reform passed by the Montana Legislature last year was put together and passed violated the state’s constitution.
Montana Secretary of State reviews voter rolls
Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen’s office has been working to bring attention to its efforts to increase reviews of voter registrations, with the goal of removing ineligible voters.
Independent candidate enters US House race
Mike Eisenhauer, a cardiologist from Great Falls, says he wants to serve Montanans in the middle by running as an independent candidate for U.S. House in the 2nd Congressional District. -
Montana State Auditor reports up to $50M in suspected health care fraud
Montana State Auditor James Brown says his office has identified what could be up to $50 million in attempted fraud, in what he calls a scheme targeting vulnerable people in tribal communities.
Hearing on laws regulating gender identity and orientation in public schools
Gender identity and the discussion of human sexuality in public schools have been a heated point of contention in Montana and national politics.
University of Montana president plans U.S. Senate run as an independent
University of Montana President Seth Bodnar is expected to run for U.S. Senate as an independent, part of an elaborate plan apparently backed by former U.S. Sen. Jon Tester.
U.S. Supreme Court rules against Montana man who was shot by police
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled against an Anaconda man who was shot and wounded by police in 2021 and claimed his constitutional rights had been violated.
DPHHS gives lawmakers updates on Montana State Hospital and rural health funding
Almost four years after the state hospital lost a key federal certification – and access to funding that went with it – leaders say they’ve officially submitted a request to get that status back.
Montana Supreme Court justice McKinnon faces traffic charge
Montana Supreme Court Justice Laurie McKinnon has been charged with a misdemeanor, after sheriff’s deputies said she failed to slow down while passing a stopped emergency vehicle.
Ballot measure campaigns prepare for signature gathering in Montana
Anyone who wants to get a ballot measure in front of Montana voters in the 2026 elections has until mid-June to turn in thousands of signatures from registered voters.
Fourth Democratic candidate running for Montana U.S. Senate seat
Alani Bankhead says she spent much of her career investigating crimes like human trafficking and child sexual abuse, including time with the Hawaii Attorney General’s office.
