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Montana's TikTok ban is officially over, although it was never enforced
Montana’s TikTok ban is officially over as the state and the social media company agreed to dismiss a lawsuit over it.
Rep. Downing files to run for re-election
Republican U.S. Rep. Troy Downing has officially filed to run for a second term in the U.S. House, representing Montana’s eastern congressional district.
Candidate filing opens for 2026 elections in Montana
Well before 8 a.m. Tuesday, there were already eight people in line outside the Montana Secretary of State’s Office, waiting for the moment they could sign up to get their names on the ballot.
Montana U.S. House races: Zinke and Downing prepare to campaign for reelection
This year, Montana voters will be electing three out of four members of the state’s congressional delegation, including both of its representatives in the U.S. House.
Montana Supreme Court rules against man arrested for recording a traffic stop
The Montana Supreme Court has ruled unanimously against a Kalispell man who argued his constitutional rights were violated when he was arrested after trying to film a police traffic stop.
Montana 'homestead' property tax rate application deadline approaching
Gov. Greg Gianforte has touted the property tax bills he signed after last year’s Montana legislative session as a tax cut for the majority of homeowners.
Trump nominates Katie Lane as a federal judge for Montana
President Trump announced on Truth Social that he is nominating Katie Lane to replace Judge Susan Watters.
State investigates City of Helena over law banning 'sanctuary cities'
The State of Montana has launched an investigation into whether the City of Helena violated the state’s law prohibiting “sanctuary cities.”
Jacobsen's office pushes back on report about sharing voter data
Montana’s top election official is pushing back publicly against reports about how her office may be cooperating with the Trump administration as it seeks to review voters’ eligibility.
Efforts to qualify ballot measure on nonpartisan judicial elections continues
On Monday afternoon, volunteers hit the sidewalks around Helena’s Walking Mall, gathering signatures to get Constitutional Initiative 132 onto the November ballot.
Montana GOP kicks off 2026 election efforts with legislative campaign event
Montana Republicans are in Great Falls this weekend to officially launch the party’s campaign efforts for the 2026 elections.
Original Governor's Mansion in Helena under wraps as crews do repair work
If you’ve been around Helena recently, you may have seen Montana’s historic Original Governor’s Mansion covered up with plastic sheeting. -
Judge won't grant injunction in GOP lawmakers' suit against MT Republican Party
A state district judge in Helena has decided not to step in and order the Montana Republican Party to redo its election for party chair.
Gianforte wants more Montana chapters of organization founded by Charlie Kirk
Gov. Greg Gianforte is encouraging high school students across Montana to start chapters of the student organization founded by the conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
NorthWestern Energy takes public comment on new Integrated Resource Plan
Montana’s largest utility company is updating its long-range plan for how to meet the state’s energy needs – and now, they’re giving the public a chance to weigh in.
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.
