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Advocates to push for tobacco tax increase at 2027 Montana Legislature
Montana’s tax on a pack of cigarettes is $1.70 – right in the middle when compared to other states, and barely below the national average.
Montana voters may see up to three ballot initiatives this fall
Friday, June 19, was the final day to turn in petition signatures to get a statewide ballot measure in front of Montana voters this fall.
Newly released documents shed light on Montana PSC dispute
Four out of five members of the Public Service Commission were in a courtroom in Missoula Thursday, as the PSC’s former president challenges disciplinary action taken against him earlier this year.
Sponsors say proposed political spending initiative on track to make ballot
There are now just three days left for proposed ballot measures to get the signatures they need to go before Montana voters in November.
Historic home one step closer to becoming official Governor's Mansion
The historic Hauser Mansion, on Helena’s west side, is now one step closer to becoming Montana’s official new governor’s mansion.
Ellsworth official misconduct charge to move forward, but judge lifts suspension
Former Montana Senate President Sen. Jason Ellsworth, R-Hamilton, is set to go to trial on a charge of official misconduct next month.
Conservation group challenges federal decision on Montana bison grazing permits
A conservation group is appealing the Bureau of Land Management’s decision to cancel bison grazing permits on seven public-land allotments in Phillips County.
American Prairie lawsuit over bison grazing on state lands heard in court
Earlier this year, Montana leaders adopted a new policy, putting a pause on requests to graze bison on state trust lands.
Judicial election ballot measure submits signatures
Around Montana, you’ve likely seen signature gatherers, asking people to sign petitions to get proposed ballot measures before voters this year.
Former Knudsen deputy Katie Lane confirmed as federal judge
Senators voted 52-46 Tuesday to confirm Lane as a district court judge. It was a party-line vote, with all Republicans in support and all Democrats opposed.
Federal appeals court denies request to revive youth climate lawsuit
Federal judges have rejected a group of young plaintiffs’ request to revive a lawsuit against the Trump administration’s energy policies.
Montana GOP legislative primaries end with eight incumbents defeated
Tuesday’s primary election was the climax of a bitter battle between factions of the Republican Party in the Montana Legislature, which led to millions of dollars in spending. -
Political science professor reacts to Montana primary election results
After Tuesday’s primary elections, the general election fields are set in Montana’s three congressional races.
Aaron Flint talks about primary election victory and the future of his campaign
GOP's Aaron Flint dominates Western Montana congressional primary with Trump backing. Calls Democratic opponents "too left" for Montana voters.
Forstag secures Democratic nomination for Western Montana Congressional District
Sam Forstag edged out Ryan Busse to secure the Democratic nomination in Montana’s 1st Congressional District.
Primary Election: Cascade County
Tom Wylie reports on early returns in the primary election for several Cascade County races.
Bankhead tops Democratic field in Montana's U.S. Senate race
The AP has called the Democratic pick for U.S. Senate in Montana, with Alani Bankhead overtaking runner-up Reilly Neill.
Brian Miller of Helena wins Democratic House primary in eastern Montana
Brian Miller is projected to win the Democratic U.S. House primary in eastern Montana and face incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Troy Downing in November, according to The Associated Press.
Flint projected to win GOP nomination for Montana's 1st Congressional District
Flint, of Kalispell, entered the district race on the day incumbent Rep. Ryan Zinke announced he was not running again.
Kurt Alme projected to win GOP nomination for U.S. Senate race
Kurt Alme is projected to win the Republican primary for the U.S. Senate seat in Montana, according to The Associated Press.
