Montana Land Board Approves 53,000-Acre Conservation Easement in Cabinet Mountains
October 21, 2025
The Montana Land Board approved a 53,000-acre conservation easement in northwest Montana, enhancing public access.
The Montana Land Board approved a 53,000-acre conservation easement in northwest Montana, enhancing public access.
Backers of two initiatives for nonpartisan Montana court elections are suing Attorney General Austin Knudsen over altered ballot language. Knudsen now faces three lawsuits after modifying initiatives aimed at keeping court races without party affiliation. Montanans for Nonpartisan Courts (MNC) filed two of these lawsuits, challenging the changes to two
The Montana Democratic Party named Bruce Knutson, a former aide to Sen. Tester, as its new vice chair after a resignation.
Missoula’s upcoming municipal election will center on choosing a new mayor, electing seven city council members, and deciding on a countywide infrastructure levy. The all-mail election on November 4 also features three uncontested municipal judge positions. Voters outside the city will only consider the countywide levy. In the 12-member city
Conservation groups and lawmakers clash over Montana’s wolf management as lawsuits argue for opposing population goals.
While the Trump administration aims to expand Montana’s coal industry, companies show little interest in new leases.
While officials push to expand Montana’s coal industry, companies show less interest, with low bids on federal leases.
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.
