Montana Group Files Initiatives to Keep Judicial Elections Nonpartisan
August 15, 2025
Montanans for Nonpartisan Courts propose initiatives to keep judicial elections nonpartisan ahead of the 2026 election.
Montanans for Nonpartisan Courts propose initiatives to keep judicial elections nonpartisan ahead of the 2026 election.
The Chippewa Cree Tribe and two Native American voters filed a lawsuit against Chouteau County, alleging that the county’s at-large election system dilutes the power of Native voters and violates the Voting Rights Act. The lawsuit seeks a redistricting plan with a majority-Native district.
Montana homeowners can apply for up to $400 in 2024 property tax rebates by Oct. 1. Visit getmyrebate.mt.gov.
Helena may adopt a “split-shift” system at Capital High if a proposed multimillion-dollar bond is rejected by voters.
Big Timber officials voted 3-2 to ban bulk water sales to external parties, impacting Crazy Mountain Ranch’s golf course.
In a turn of events, Robb and Jen Hicks, alongside Rob Mortimore, have bought eight Wyoming newspapers to save them.
Upper Missouri Waterkeeper sues EPA over Montana’s new water laws, claiming they weaken protection standards.
The Bureau of Land Management grants limited site access for a proposed carbon sequestration project in rural Montana.
Michael Brown, suspected in the Anaconda bar shooting, was captured. The search spanned seven days and 39 teams.
Montana homeowners are puzzled by reappraisal notices showing increased assessed values but decreased taxable values.
A Montana Freemen alumnus cannot sue a Yellowstone County justice for preventing him from acting as legal counsel.
A Jefferson County resident has initiated legal action against Governor Greg Gianforte for appointing a state legislator as the head of the Montana Department of Commerce. The appointment of Commerce Director Marta Bertoglio on June 16 raised concerns since she was still serving as a Jefferson County representative in the
