Montana News

Governor Gianforte faces strong opposition after his major tax cut bills were defeated in the Montana Senate.

A Missoula judge blocked a law enforcing strict sex segregation in public facilities, citing constitutional concerns.

Former Senate leader Jason Ellsworth has been permanently banned from the Senate floor following a censure linked to a recent ethics investigation. The investigation centered on a controversial government contract given to a friend. The Senate voted 44 to 6 to censure the Republican from Hamilton. Ellsworth survived three expulsion

House Bill 492, backed by Rep. Zolnikov, seeks to minimize parking requirements in Montana, promoting affordability.

A property tax relief bill by Gov. Gianforte may be at risk in Montana as it faces competition from an alternative proposal.

A Montana Supreme Court panel reviewed disciplinary recommendations against Attorney General Austin Knudsen on Friday. Found violating 41 rules of conduct by Montana’s Commission on Practice, only some charges were forwarded to the Supreme Court. The panel of justices and district court judges convened to deliberate on potential disciplinary actions.

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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.