MHP Troopers Secure 10.5% Raise, Considered National Union Switch
October 15, 2025
Montana Highway Patrol troopers secure a 10.5% raise under a new contract with the state, staying with their current union.
Montana Highway Patrol troopers secure a 10.5% raise under a new contract with the state, staying with their current union.
The EPA allowed Montana to loosen water quality regulations, sparking debate on environmental protection standards.
The Montana attorney general approved a second judicial elections ballot initiative on October 9. This initiative aims to amend the state’s Constitution to ensure all judicial elections remain nonpartisan, a move following multiple unsuccessful Republican attempts to introduce political party declarations for judicial candidates. Over the last five years, several
President Trump threatens a 100% tariff on Chinese goods in response to China’s aggressive export controls.
A conservative-led coalition will push for patriotic civics education, prompting concerns from traditional civics groups.
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Municipal ballots in Montana let voters decide on local leaders and measures, shaping communities’ futures.
The 2023 study showed fishing contributes over $910M to Montana’s GDP, supporting jobs and boosting the economy.
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TUTWILER, MISSISSIPPI — In late August, Montana inmates seek a place to be near family as overcrowding forces out-of-state moves.
Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte and Vivek Ramaswamy spoke at a TPUSA event, honoring Charlie Kirk’s legacy in Bozeman.
