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Political analysts discuss the impact of Zinke's announced retirement
A scramble for Montana's western congressional seat is now underway after incumbent Rep. Ryan Zinke announced he would not be running for another term due to health concerns.
Zinke will not run for re-election to US House
On Monday, U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke, R-Mont., announced he will not seek reelection for Montana’s western congressional district. Zinke has represented the district since 2023.
Montana leaders react to U.S. and Israel strikes on Iran
President Donald Trump announced that the United States and Israel have launched "major combat operations" against Iran. Montana leaders began reacting to the announcement on social media.
U.S. Interior Secretary praises work in Butte to grow mining industry
U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum said Friday that the work being done at Montana Technological University – and in the rest of Butte – is going to be key.
Federal ruling on Columbia River dams could impact Montana electric utilities
A federal judge in Oregon has ordered operational changes at dams along the Columbia River system, in order to support endangered fish populations.
Growing list of challengers to face U.S. Rep. Downing
A longtime Democratic state lawmaker has announced he’s running against Republican U.S. Rep. Troy Downing in Montana’s eastern congressional district.
Gianforte talks about tax policy; think tank discusses constitutional revision
On Tuesday night, Gov. Greg Gianforte was the featured speaker at the Mountain States Policy Center’s “policy dinner” in Helena.
Montana looks at how it licenses professionals
The Montana Department of Labor and Industry says more than 200,000 Montanans – a third of the state’s workforce – require a state license in order to do their job.
Montana Chamber CEO: Tariff decision likely means more uncertainty for business
On Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff policies, but Trump announced he planned to reinstate tariffs using a different mechanism just hours later.
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.
