Montana Politician Faces Jail Time, Fine for Alleged Role in Improper State Contract
State DOJ seeks suspension of Sen. Jason Ellsworth over alleged scheme involving business partner’s $171,000 contract
Eric Strauss to Lead Montana Department of Corrections
The Clancy resident takes over leadership of the department from Director Mike Gootkin
The Montana Constitution’s State University Quagmire
Montana Supreme Court grants unelected regents authority beyond legislative control
Beating Swords Into Plowshares, Montana Style
From decommissioning Malmstrom’s silos to reinvesting defense dollars in infrastructure – what peace might mean for Montana
Montana GOP’s new leadership undermines party’s values
Corvallis resident questions Wittich election, calls for accountability from Republican legislators
HB 680 — A Bad Deal for Montana’s Historic Treasures
HD69 Candidate Trevor Walter Argues Against Law Allowing 99-Year Leases of Historic Towns
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Needed: Bipartisan Comprehensive Permitting Reform
I’m glad that Senators Daines and Sheehy and Representatives Downing and Zinke supported the Secure Rural Schools program to help finance several counties’ schools. But all counties need revenues to help finance infrastructure, schools, and a host of other needs. One solution: build more clean energy projects. Stillwater and Rosebud counties praise the large tax…
Governor Gianforte Contributes Salary to Pregnancy Support Center
ZoeCare Offers Free Ultrasounds, Parenting Programs to Montana Mothers
Repeat Offender Gets Just 3 Months for Harboring Illegal Aliens Across Three Montana Counties
Kristin Louise Mitchell drove from Shelby to East Helena to bail DUI driver out of jail, sheltered three undocumented men at her home
Record Rainfall Floods Libby, Troy as Governor Declares Disaster
Atmospheric river dumps record 6.5 inches in 24 hours, washing out multiple bridges
Two Mexican Men Sentenced After Traffic Stop Near Malta on Highway 2
Border Patrol and Phillips County Sheriff’s Office investigated illegal reentry case at key corridor from Canadian border
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Montana Politician Faces Jail Time, Fine for Alleged Role in Improper State Contract
State DOJ seeks suspension of Sen. Jason Ellsworth over alleged scheme involving business partner’s $171,000 contract
Eric Strauss to Lead Montana Department of Corrections
The Clancy resident takes over leadership of the department from Director Mike Gootkin
Beating Swords Into Plowshares, Montana Style
From decommissioning Malmstrom’s silos to reinvesting defense dollars in infrastructure – what peace might mean for Montana
Montana GOP’s new leadership undermines party’s values
Corvallis resident questions Wittich election, calls for accountability from Republican legislators
HB 680 — A Bad Deal for Montana’s Historic Treasures
HD69 Candidate Trevor Walter Argues Against Law Allowing 99-Year Leases of Historic Towns
Property Taxes Turn Montana Owners Into Renters
Annual property taxes turn a constitutional right into a government privilege
Beating Swords Into Plowshares, Montana Style
From decommissioning Malmstrom’s silos to reinvesting defense dollars in infrastructure – what peace might mean for Montana
Montana GOP’s new leadership undermines party’s values
Corvallis resident questions Wittich election, calls for accountability from Republican legislators
HB 680 — A Bad Deal for Montana’s Historic Treasures
HD69 Candidate Trevor Walter Argues Against Law Allowing 99-Year Leases of Historic Towns
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Needed: Bipartisan Comprehensive Permitting Reform
I’m glad that Senators Daines and Sheehy and Representatives Downing and Zinke supported the Secure Rural Schools program to help finance several counties’ schools. But all counties need revenues to help finance infrastructure, schools, and a host of other needs. One solution: build more clean energy projects. Stillwater and Rosebud counties praise the large tax…
Montana Politician Faces Jail Time, Fine for Alleged Role in Improper State Contract
State DOJ seeks suspension of Sen. Jason Ellsworth over alleged scheme involving business partner’s $171,000 contract
Repeat Offender Gets Just 3 Months for Harboring Illegal Aliens Across Three Montana Counties
Kristin Louise Mitchell drove from Shelby to East Helena to bail DUI driver out of jail, sheltered three undocumented men at her home
Two Mexican Men Sentenced After Traffic Stop Near Malta on Highway 2
Border Patrol and Phillips County Sheriff’s Office investigated illegal reentry case at key corridor from Canadian border
Mexican Man With Eight Prior Deportations Sentenced for Second Felony Illegal Reentry in Montana
Mendoza-Almanza’s ninth illegal entry marks one of Montana’s most extensive removal histories in recent federal cases
Stopsatprettyplaces Guilty of Sexually Abusing Child on Crow Reservation
49-year-old Billings man faces up to life in prison after jury convicts him of abusing 9-year-old girl on reservation
Montana Politician Faces Jail Time, Fine for Alleged Role in Improper State Contract
State DOJ seeks suspension of Sen. Jason Ellsworth over alleged scheme involving business partner’s $171,000 contract
Eric Strauss to Lead Montana Department of Corrections
The Clancy resident takes over leadership of the department from Director Mike Gootkin
The Montana Constitution’s State University Quagmire
Montana Supreme Court grants unelected regents authority beyond legislative control
Montana Families Face Uncertainty After Judge Blocks ESA Program
2,400 families left scrambling after preliminary injunction halts funding through June 2026
Property Taxes Turn Montana Owners Into Renters
Annual property taxes turn a constitutional right into a government privilege
Governor Gianforte Contributes Salary to Pregnancy Support Center
ZoeCare Offers Free Ultrasounds, Parenting Programs to Montana Mothers
Missoula Moves Forward with Controversial Million Dollar Green Roof for Missoula Library
Library retrofit begins supplier search four years after feature was cut for budget reasons
Montana’s Prosperity Depends on Industry, Not Vacation Homes
Instead of stewarding our natural resources to provide prosperity, the Treasure State has locked them away behind red tape, activist lawsuits, and federal micromanagement
Montana Announces Over $47 Million in Federal Housing Funding This Week
Commerce Department Awards $8 Million Following Board of Housing’s $39 Million Tax Credit Allocation
Gov. Gianforte Launches Fifth Annual Food Drive Competition to Support Montanans in Need
State agencies compete to collect food for Montana Food Bank Network through Dec. 15
Trim the Tree With Santa at First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park
Free Holiday Event Set for Dec. 12 With Tree Decorating, Ornaments and Santa
Governor and First Lady Gianforte Light Capitol Christmas Tree
Fifth annual 12 Days of Giving kicks off with Toys for Tots donations at State Capitol ceremony
Missoula Touts High Score From National LGBTQ+ Group After Flouting State Law and Adopting Pride Flag
City earned points for adopting Pride flag to skirt state law banning it from schools
Montana Heritage Center Reaches $60 Million Goal, Opens December 3
Great Falls foundation’s closing gift caps grassroots effort by more than 1,300 donors to fund state-of-the-art Helena facility
46 Montana Schools Awarded Travel Grants for Helena History Trips
Second Wave of Applications Open for History and Civics Travel Grant Program
Governor Gianforte Contributes Salary to Pregnancy Support Center
ZoeCare Offers Free Ultrasounds, Parenting Programs to Montana Mothers
Daines Joins GOP Push to Halt Taxpayer Funding of Congressional Abortion Coverage
Republican lawmakers say OPM has violated Smith Amendment by subsidizing health plans that cover elective abortions
Chick-fil-A Missoula Fundraiser to Support Bitterroot Pregnancy Center Programs
Bitterroot Mommy & Me will receive 15 percent of mobile app sales Friday from Community Care Event
Laurel Selected for Montana’s New $26.5 Million Behavioral Health Facility
City previously rejected in August wins 32-bed facility after proposal process reopened
The Narrative Does Not Match the Reality in Veteran Care
One military wife’s three-year journey inside Montana’s veteran support system
Kalispell Seeks Ward 3 Residents for City Council Appointment
City Council to appoint Ward 3 representative after Ryan Hunter becomes mayor
Montana Partners With Trump Administration to Verify Voter Citizenship Status
85% of Montana voters support citizen-only voting in 2023 poll
Vetting Doesn’t Divide Republicans — Dishonesty Does
Montana House candidate Trevor Walter says party questionnaires aren’t about loyalty — they’re about giving voters the truth they deserve
Montana Supreme Court Splits Rulings on Nonpartisan Judicial Ballot Measures
Court approves measure to prohibit party labels on judicial ballots, rejects companion proposal
Missoula Conservatives Can Win — If We Show Up
Missoula’s future depends on conservatives showing up, stepping up, and getting involved, writes newly elected Missoula GOP Chairman.