Montana TikTok Ban Lawsuit Dismissed After Sale to US Consortium
February 27, 2026
A 2023 lawsuit to ban TikTok in Montana was dismissed after a deal to sell its U.S. operations; new laws may follow.
A 2023 lawsuit to ban TikTok in Montana was dismissed after a deal to sell its U.S. operations; new laws may follow.
The initial year of President Donald Trump’s second term has left Helena coffee roaster Steven Ladefoged feeling uneasy. In April 2025, Trump introduced tariffs of 10% to 15% on green coffee bean imports, escalating to 50% later. Relief came in mid-November with a complete exemption from these tariffs, but many
Amanda Mills appointed to Montana’s Board of Public Education, term ends 2033; Senate confirmation required in 2027.
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