Montana Democrats Struggle in Fundraising Compared to GOP, Independents
April 17, 2026
Democrats in Montana struggle with fundraising in the U.S. Senate race, trailing independent Seth Bodnar and Republican Kurt Alme.
Democrats in Montana struggle with fundraising in the U.S. Senate race, trailing independent Seth Bodnar and Republican Kurt Alme.
After the U.S. Forest Service introduced a proposal aiming to ensure a steady timber supply from Montana’s national forests, questions arose about the plan’s applicability to modern forest management. The proposal, centered on the Tri-Forest Federal Sustained Yield Unit, aims to provide 35 million board feet of timber annually to
States are boosting gold reserves and promoting gold-backed debit cards to hedge against inflation, sparking debate.
Roberto Orozco-Ramirez, an auto mechanic from Froid, Montana, has been detained for over two months after being arrested by Border Patrol on charges of illegal re-entry into the U.S., a felony offense. Recently, federal prosecutors requested the dismissal of the charge, and Chief District Judge Brian Morris agreed to it,
The Montana Federation of Public Employees elected new leaders, with Melissa Romano as president, succeeding Amanda Curtis.
Jeremiah Shinn named University of Montana president; praised for leadership, student commitment, starts July 1.
A Helena volunteer group urges the city to revise event permitting rules, claiming they infringe on constitutional rights.
With early voting set to begin in May ahead of the June 2 primary, Ryan Busse is the frontrunner in the Democratic primary for Montana’s 1st Congressional District. The poll shows Busse holding a 15-point lead over his nearest rival, Russell Cleveland. He’s gained rapid support through his policy agenda
CDC data reveals a 1% drop in U.S. births and fertility rates in 2025, with C-sections at their highest since 2013.
Democratic candidates for Montana’s U.S. House districts and Senate addressed President Trump’s authority, wealth gaps, and economic strategies in a forum moderated by Mike Dennison.
Judge Seeley ruled that Montana’s selenium standard for Lake Koocanusa remains, protecting its aquatic life.
Grizzly 1126F, moved to Yellowstone to boost genetic diversity, emerges with cubs, marking a milestone for the population.
