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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.
Federal judge denies Molnar request to block PSC remote work requirement
Montana Public Service Commissioner Brad Molnar will remain unable to work from the PSC’s offices in Helena for now, after a federal judge denied his request for an order to let him return to the office.
What would happen if US 287 in Montana were turned into an interstate?
The I-47 Future Interstate Act of 2026 would overhaul a scenic Montana highway, but some business owners along the route say the costs and consequences outweigh the benefits. -
Sheehy sues ammo company, claims injury
Montana U.S. Sen. Tim Sheehy is suing an ammunition manufacturer in Idaho, after he says he was injured twice in a year when a gun misfired while he was using their cartridges.
The Montana Capitol roof and dome are undergoing major restoration
In the last few days, you may have seen scaffolding and a construction crane around the Montana State Capitol and wondered what’s happening.
Montana leaders divided over Medicaid provider rates
During the Legislature’s 2025 session, the main budget bill – passed by lawmakers from both parties – included a provision to increase Medicaid payments to health care providers around the state.
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.
