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Data Center Politics Heat Up: Sen. Zolnikov Faces Write-In Challengers

This story is excerpted from Capitolized, a weekly politics newsletter featuring expert reporting, analysis and insight. Want to see Capitolized in your inbox every Thursday? Sign up here. The data center political dispute has intensified in Billings this month, with Sen. Daniel Zolnikov, a leading Republican, facing new opposition in

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Montana Judge Rules GOP Bylaw Provisions Likely Illegal, Issues Injunction

In a pivotal ruling, a Lewis and Clark County District Court judge has challenged several Montana Republican Party bylaw provisions, which aim to control publicly elected officials. Judge Michael McMahon declared that requiring oaths and dues from these officials while restricting party decision-making to only those in “good standing” exceeded

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