Montana News

Missoula will close the Johnson Street homeless shelter in August due to the end of pandemic-era federal funding.

About 360 federal Forest Service workers in Montana laid off in a national workforce reduction might soon be back in their roles. The Merit Systems Protection Board has ordered the USDA to reinstate thousands of employees who lost their jobs last month. The layoffs were initially communicated through generic emails

Montana Republicans are more satisfied than Democrats with the state government’s management of wildlife, environment, transportation infrastructure, and public safety, as revealed in a recent Montana Free Press-Eagleton poll surveying over 900 residents.

A Montana Senate bill to mandate periodic revotes on voter-approved property tax levies was narrowly defeated.

Montana bills to alter medical malpractice laws are advancing, limiting jury damage assessments and easing provider burdens.

Moderate Republicans joined Democrats to kill a Montana right-to-work bill, SB 376, opposing union restrictions.

The Senate Ethics Committee advanced toward a hearing for ex-President Jason Ellsworth, scrutinizing his non-disclosure of a business tie linked to a $170,100 state contract.

Montana DLI schedules ‘Rapid Response Event’ on March 12 to aid those affected by federal workforce cuts in job search.

A bipartisan vote in Montana’s House Judiciary Committee tables bills criminalizing abortion trafficking and medication.

A pivotal moment for Indigenous Peoples Day in Montana unfolded as Senate Bill 224, introduced by Sen. Shane Morigeau, D-Missoula, successfully passed the Senate.

Sen. Jonathan Windy Boy’s strategic moves revive two bills for Montana’s American Indian Caucus, focusing on child welfare and education.

Montana Legislature rejects two bills undermining organized labor; right-to-work bill faces uncertain future.