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Montana's ballot measure on political spending, explained
Frustration over outside groups' political spending, and the mailers and TV ads that go along with it, is what the supporters of Initiative 194 say they’re responding to.
Flat tax advocates present arguments at Helena town hall
Advocates of Gov. Greg Gianforte's proposal to move Montana to a flat income tax are going across the state, to put their arguments before an audience.
Montana Supreme Court candidates Eddy, Wilson meet in Bozeman forum
Two candidates made their cases Wednesday for why they’re the best choice to fill an open seat on the Montana Supreme Court. Amy Eddy and Dan Wilson met for a forum at Montana State University.
More outside groups getting involved in Montana U.S. Senate race
In recent U.S. Senate elections, Montana has seen hundreds of millions of dollars spent on political ads from outside groups. Things have been much quieter so far this election cycle.
Audit makes recommendations for improving state government procurement policies
On Friday, Montana lawmakers heard a presentation, laying out recommendations for how state agencies can improve the process of selecting a contractor to provide goods or services.
Judge limits enforcement of Montana law against AI 'deepfakes' in campaign ads
Montana voters could be seeing more AI in campaign ads in the coming weeks, after a judge restricted enforcement of a state law that required disclosures on so-called “deepfake” campaign materials.
Knudsen says "action from Congress" needed to improve MMIP response
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen is asking members of Congress to address jurisdictional challenges that he says make it tougher to resolve missing and murdered indigenous persons’ cases.
Montana, federal government drop lawsuit over Yellowstone bison management plan
Almost two years after Gov. Greg Gianforte’s office challenged the federal plan for managing bison in Yellowstone National Park, the state and federal governments have agreed to drop the case.
Helena City Commission delays action on federal Homeland Security grant
The Helena City Commission voted 3-2 Monday to delay action for now on a federal Homeland Security grant that opponents warned could obligate the city to assist with federal immigration enforcement.
Democratic House candidate drops lawsuit over independent's petition signatures
Last week, the Democratic candidate in Montana’s 2nd congressional district filed a lawsuit challenging an independent candidate’s qualification for the ballot. On Monday, he decided to drop the case.
Democratic U.S. House candidate sues over independent's petition signatures
Authorities in Cascade County are continuing to investigate potentially fraudulent signatures on the petitions that qualified two independent congressional candidates for Montana’s November ballot.
Montanans attending, Knudsen speaks at Republicans' midterm convention
This year, the national Republican Party is taking an unusual step and meeting outside a presidential year. -
National Forest "Roadless Rule" repeal sparking debate in Montana
The Trump administration’s proposal to lift a nationwide policy that limited logging and roadbuilding in National Forest lands has sparked debate.
State employee health plan to require members to cover more costs next year
Big changes are coming for the nearly 30,000 Montanans who get their health insurance through the state employee health plan.
Task force presents recommendations on reforming Montana professional licensing
Montana currently has about 200,000 professional license holders, across more than 200 license categories.
Montana U.S. Senate candidates discuss how to manage data centers, AI
In recent months, data centers and AI have become big topics on Montana’s political scene. Now, candidates in the state’s U.S. Senate race are staking out their positions on how to respond.
Libertarian U.S. Senate candidate Austin on the road campaigning
Kyle Austin, the winner of the Libertarian nomination for Montana’s open U.S. Senate seat, says he has been trying to push back against the idea that the Senate election is a three-way race.
Gianforte, HUD secretary hold roundtable on youth aging out of foster care
Gov. Greg Gianforte was in Bozeman Thursday, joined by U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Scott Turner, to talk about the challenges facing youth transitioning out of foster care.
Gianforte appoints former PSC member Bushman to replace Molnar during suspension
Gov. Greg Gianforte has selected a former member of the Montana Public Service Commission to serve on the commission temporarily, while Commissioner Brad Molnar is suspended from office.
State task force unveils recommendations on 'Montana's energy future'
Members of a state task force on energy say Montana is at an “energy crossroads,” and they’ve unveiled a list of recommendations for how state leaders can start preparing.
