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Montana nonprofits concerned about impacts of federal funding changes
The landscape for nonprofits that receive federal grants has changed significantly since the start of President Donald Trump’s second term in January 2025.
Zinke receives award from Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation
U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke was in Missoula Friday morning, to receive recognition from the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation.
Montana PSC asks NorthWestern Energy to revise Integrated Resource Plan
Montana regulators are asking the state’s largest utility to make revisions to their long-range plan for how they’ll provide electricity in the state.
Judge issues injunction allowing two Montana lawmakers to stay on ballot
A state district judge in Helena has granted a preliminary injunction, preventing the enforcement of an opinion from Attorney General Austin Knudsen.
Judge to issue ruling Wednesday as two Montana lawmakers sue to stay on ballot
A Helena judge says he’ll issue a ruling Wednesday morning, as a pair of state lawmakers challenge an attorney general’s decision that could force them off the November ballot.
Pair of Montana lawmakers sue to stay on ballot
Two longtime state lawmakers are going to court to try to remain on the November ballot, after Montana’s attorney general issued a ruling that could leave them ineligible to run.
Molnar asks judge to block his one-year suspension from Montana PSC
One of Montana’s top utility regulators is currently suspended from office, but he’s asking a state judge to block that suspension before Gov. Greg Gianforte can choose a temporary replacement.
Alme prepares for next phase of Senate campaign after candidate field finalized
Over the last few weeks, most of the attention in the U.S. Senate race was focused on whether Democratic candidate Alani Bankhead and independent candidate Seth Bodnar would both remain on the ballot.
State commission wrapping up report on Montana public school funding
For more than a year, a state commission has been looking into a big question: whether Montana is providing adequate funding for public education.
Montana AG Knudsen issues opinion that could force prominent lawmaker off ballot
Montana’s attorney general has issued a legal opinion that could bar a prominent state lawmaker from the ballot this year.
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.
