Article Summary – Attorney General Austin Knudsen is under fire over allegations he violated campaign finance law, after a recording emerged in which he reportedly admits recruiting his primary challenger to raise more campaign funds. The Montana Democratic Party has filed two complaints against Knudsen, arguing that he and his
Article Summary – At a Republican fundraiser, Montana Governor Greg Gianforte presented himself as a different type of Republican, focusing on fiscal responsibility, business-friendly policies, and efficient state government operations rather than on national hot-button issues. Despite advancing many conservative policies in his first term, Gianforte’s approach has led to
Article Summary – Environmental groups are appealing to the Montana Supreme Court to uphold a lower court’s ruling that blocked a 175-megawatt gas plant being built by NorthWestern Energy near the Yellowstone River. The groups argue that the state did not adequately review the plant’s potential greenhouse gas emissions and
Article Summary – Chuck Winn, a long-serving employee of Bozeman city, has been promoted from assistant city manager to interim city manager. He replaces previous city manager Jeff Mihelich, who was dismissed after disparaging comments he made towards city officials were leaked online. Winn’s priorities in his new role include
Article Summary – The clerk of the Montana Supreme Court is a unique, partisan, and elected position. This year’s incumbent, Republican Bowen Greenwood, is running for re-election and argues that a Republican official is essential to balance the court, which he believes is dominated by “extremist, progressive ideologues.” His primary
Article Summary – The Montana Supreme Court clerkship is unique as it is a partisan election every six years and the incumbent, Republican Bowen Greenwood, is seeking re-election. Greenwood believes it’s essential for a Republican official to exist within the high court due to escalating criticism from the GOP in
Article Summary – Republican lawmakers in Montana have called for three special sessions to address political issues in the election cycle. The first call, backed by House Speaker Matt Regier, proposes tighter immigration laws following the arrival of a Venezuelan migrant family in Flathead County. The second request from the
Article Summary – The Medicaid expansion program in Montana, which provides a public health insurance option for low-income adults and is funded mainly by the federal government, is due to end in June 2025. If the program is not reauthorized by the state lawmakers and governor, approximately 85,000 adults could
Article Summary – Jaydee Weatherwax, a member of the Blackfeet Tribe, will become one of the first Native Americans to earn a master’s degree in social work from Carroll College, with the college planning its first-ever graduation drumming ceremony in her honor. Weatherwax’s journey was challenging, involving overcoming past trauma,
Article Summary – In the 2024 election, Montana voters will choose from over 60 candidates to fill 14 state-specific federal and state offices, as well as selecting from more than 300 candidates for positions in the state Legislature. The Montana Free Press has created a digital guide to make sure
Article Summary – Bozeman, Montana, a city with a population of around 56,000, has recently seen an influx of immigrant workers from Central America, largely due to a booming construction industry driven by a surge in wealthy people and a multibillion-dollar tech industry. The need for construction workers has resulted
Article Summary – US Transportation Secretary, Pete Buttigieg, recently visited the Missoula Montana Airport to celebrate the funding and progress of its expansion project, made possible by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The airport, which has received $41 million from the law and other sources, undertook a $64.6 million first phase
