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Montana Senate President Matt Regier was cleared of waste, fraud, or abuse in a recent audit of his hiring practices.

71% of Montanans are concerned about child care costs, with Democrats more worried than Republicans, according to a recent poll.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis joined Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte in Helena on Monday, advocating for a balanced federal budget. The visit followed DeSantis’s earlier appearance in Boise, Idaho. They addressed over 70 attendees, including Montana legislators, emphasizing fiscal responsibility at the state level. “Take us, we have a requirement to

More than 80 people attended a ceremony at the state Capitol unveiling a plaque for journalist Charles S. Johnson.

Montana farmers are concerned about the ongoing trade war affecting U.S. tariffs on farm products with China, Canada, and Mexico. Wheat and lentil exports are expected to encounter more challenging markets due to tariffs impacting trade terms in Canada and China. This situation mirrors the 2018 tariff conflict with China,

Montana State University names Kurt Schnier and Brock Tessman as presidential finalists to succeed Waded Cruzado.

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EPA reviews pollution rules, sparking debate: Environmental groups criticize rollbacks; industry praises deregulation moves.

A federal panel sided with hunters in a Wyoming land access case, a significant win for public land access rights.