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Tension remains among Montana Democrats after Bankhead stays in Senate race
Montana’s candidate withdrawal deadline has passed, so the argument over whether one of the candidates in the state’s U.S. Senate race is over, but there’s still lingering tension in party circles.
No candidates drop out of Montana U.S. Senate race as withdrawal deadline passes
Monday, Aug. 10, at 5 p.m., was the deadline for any candidates to drop out of Montana’s November elections.
Bodnar vows to stay in Senate race; Bankhead not withdrawing either
As the race for Montana’s U.S. Senate seat continues to heat up, so does the pressure to clear the field – but for now, it doesn’t look like any candidates are willing to step aside.
"Montana" statue comes down from State Capitol dome
People in Helena may have noticed a big change Thursday morning at the Montana State Capitol. Crews were working before sunrise to bring down the 15-foot, 2,000-pound statue from the Capitol dome.
Bodnar, Bankhead meet, but still not in alignment on way forward for Senate race
There’s less than one week left before the deadline for any candidates in Montana’s 2026 elections to withdraw from their race.
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.
