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Poll: Voters divided on Biden admin’s Title IX changes ahead of election

(The Center Square) – In a new national poll released this week, voters signaled they are divided over the Biden administration’s Title IX changes to expand gender identity protections ahead… Read More

Governor Greg Gianforte Maintains Strong Lead in Poll Ahead of Election

A new poll shows Governor Greg Gianforte solidifying his position in the race for reelection, leading Democratic challenger Ryan Busse by a significant margin of 55% to 36%. This latest… Read More

Trump blasts Harris for FEMA help to migrants as hurricane budget runs low

(The Center Square) – The Biden-Harris administration took a tidal wave of criticism this week after U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas told reporters that the Federal Emergency… Read More

Sheehy, Tester Debate

Republican candidate Tim Sheehy emerged victorious in a heated U.S. Senate debate against incumbent Democrat Jon Tester, according to Montana Republican Party Chairman Don “K” Kaltschmidt. Following the debate, Kaltschmidt… Read More

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Poll: Voters divided on Biden admin’s Title IX changes ahead of election

Governor Greg Gianforte Maintains Strong Lead in Poll Ahead of Election

A new poll shows Governor Greg Gianforte solidifying his position in the race for reelection, leading Democratic challenger Ryan Busse by a significant margin of 55% to 36%. This latest… Read More

Trump blasts Harris for FEMA help to migrants as hurricane budget runs low

Criticism Mounts Against DHS Chief Mayorkas Over FEMA Funding Comments

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas is facing backlash after stating that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has exhausted its funds for disaster relief, while billions have reportedly been spent… Read More

Sheehy, Tester Debate

South Dakota Attorney General Joins Call for AM Radio Preservation in Vehicles

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has teamed up with 11 other state Attorneys General to urge Congress to pass the AM Radio For Every Vehicle Act of 2024, emphasizing… Read More

Republicans score election litigation win in North Carolina

(The Center Square) – UNC Mobile One Card, a digital photo identification on the Chapel Hill campus of the University of North Carolina, will not be valid in North Carolina’s… Read More

Poll: Nevada a virtual tossup in presidential race

(The Center Square) – Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are virtually tied in Nevada, according to a new poll. According to the American Greatness/TIPP poll of… Read More

Small businesses tell Congress to stop tax hike

(The Center Square) – A coalition of small businesses are calling on Congress to make the 20% small business tax deduction permanent. Small business leaders visited Washington, D.C. this week… Read More

Montana PBS to Host U.S. Senate Debate on September 30

Montana PBS will host a live debate featuring U.S. Senate candidates Jon Tester and Tim Sheehy at 7 p.m. on Monday, September 30. The one-hour event will take place in… Read More

Trump vows to save flavored vapes if elected

(The Center Square) – Former President Donald Trump has made a long list of election promises so far, but on Friday, he said he’d also save flavored vaping options for… Read More

Lawmakers Demand Big Tech’s Disinformation Strategies Ahead of Election

On Wednesday, the Senate Intelligence Committee pressed executives from major tech companies—Alphabet, Meta, and Microsoft—on their efforts to prevent election interference, with a particular focus on disinformation. As the U.S…. Read More

Ramaswamy Hosts Town Hall in Springfield, Ohio,

Former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy held a town hall meeting Thursday evening in Springfield, Ohio, aiming to foster open dialogue about the contentious issue of immigration. The event comes… Read More

Daines Calls for Major Reforms to Budget Process

Montana’s U.S. Senator Steve Daines took to the Senate floor to urge significant reforms to Congress’ budget process, criticizing the body for its consistent failure to adhere to established budget… Read More

Tester Faces Scrutiny Over 218 Lobbyist Meetings

Senator Jon Tester is under increased scrutiny following a report revealing that he held 218 meetings with lobbyists between January 2023 and August 2024, according to his public schedule. This… Read More

Tester Misrepresents Sheehy’s Position on Abortion

Tester Misrepresents Sheehy’s Position on Abortion In a race that could determine control of the U.S. Senate, incumbent Senator Jon Tester (D-MT) has launched attacks against his Republican opponent, Tim… Read More

Montana Senate race now rated “Leans Republican”

A leading political analyst has revised its forecast for Montana’s Senate race, now favoring Republicans as Democratic Senator Jon Tester has seen a decline in poll numbers. On Friday, Sabato’s… Read More

Kennedy off Wyoming ballot

(The Center Square) – Former presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has withdrawn his name from the Wyoming general election ballot. The son of former U.S. Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy… Read More

‘Not the party I grew up with:’ Another Texas lawmaker leaves Democratic Party

(The Center Square) – Another lifelong Democrat has joined the Republican Party in Texas, this time, state Rep. Shawn Thierry of Houston. She made the announcement on Friday, joining… Read More

Political Group Attempts to Pay College Athletes to Endorse Tester

Democrat Senator Jon Tester is receiving support from an outside group that is leveraging new NCAA guidelines to solicit endorsements from college athletes in Montana. This initiative essentially pays athletes… Read More

Flip-flop? Harris under scrutiny for changes to past stances

(The Center Square) – Vice President Kamala Harris was once anti-fracking and opposed to former President Donald Trump’s tough immigration policies. Now, it’s apparently a different story. In an interview… Read More

Turn Left PAC Endorses Senator Jon Tester and Monica Tranel, Launches $1 Million Campaign Initiative

Turn Left PAC announced its full endorsement of Senator Jon Tester and Congressional candidate Monica Tranel for Montana’s 2024 elections. The liberal organization is rallying behind the two candidates, praising… Read More

RFK Jr. suspends presidential campaign, endorses Trump

(The Center Square) – Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. dropped his presidential bid Friday to endorse Republican nominee Donald Trump in the Nov. 5 election. Kennedy, his voice… Read More

Jon Tester Prioritizes Kamala Harris’ Presidency Over His Re-Election

In a striking declaration during a rally in Missoula on Wednesday, Senator Jon Tester (D-MT) stated that electing Vice President Kamala Harris as president is of greater importance than his… Read More

California State Sen. removed from Latino Caucus for switching to GOP

(The Center Square) – The California State Senator who switched from the Democratic to Republican party mid-session claims she has been stripped of her committee assignments and the Latino Caucus… Read More

Polls: Majority of Americans want troops sent to border, oppose illegal immigration

(The Center Square) – Polls are consistently showing two key indictments on the Biden-Harris administration border policy: Americans not only overwhelmingly oppose illegal immigration but also want troops sent to… Read More

Marijuana legalization is the fifth North Dakota ballot question

(The Center Square) – North Dakota voters now have five ballot questions to decide in the Nov. 5 election. Secretary of State Michael Howe said supporters of a measure to legalize… Read More

High-profile Texas Democrats endorse Ted Cruz for Senate

(The Center Square) – Three and a half years into an unprecedented border crisis impacting Texans in border communities and the state’s largest cities, high-profile Democrats are openly endorsing a… Read More

Harris expected to accept party nomination at DNC amid pro-Hamas protests

(The Center Square) – The Democratic National Convention kicks off this week with Democratic delegates, grassroots leaders, party favorites and more descending on Chicago to rally the base and coronate… Read More

Walz’ ‘stolen valor’ obvious, says congressional candidate

(The Center Square) – The “whitewashing” of stolen valor claims leveled against Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz insult servicemembers, who know better than any how to spot a “coward” among them…. Read More

Speaker Mike Johnson Campaigns With Republicans in Billings

Top Republican leaders from Montana converged in Billings today, just a week after former President Donald Trump’s visit to Bozeman. U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson headlined the event, underscoring the… Read More

Walz military retirement coincided with political campaign

(The Center Square) – Democrat Vice Presidential pick and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is again facing scrutiny over his military retirement after Trump running mate J.D. Vance accused Walz of… Read More

Busse Remains Silent on Biden’s Exit and Harris Endorsement

Weeks after President Joe Biden announced his withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race and endorses Vice President Kamala Harris as his successor, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Ryan Busse has yet to… Read More

Trump Rallies in Bozeman

Former President Donald Trump held a campaign rally in Bozeman, Montana, on Friday night, aiming to energize supporters and impact down-ballot races in a state he previously won in the… Read More

Trump, Harris on opposite sides of 2nd Amendment debate

(The Center Square) – Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris have opposing views on a wide array of issues, among them Americans’ Second Amendment rights to own… Read More

FACT CHECK: Biden’s claim that illegal border crossings lower than Trump’s is false

(The Center Square) – During President Joe Biden’s address to the American public Wednesday night, he said his administration secured the border. Without discussing border policies in his 10-minute address,… Read More

Montana GOP Questions Ryan Busse’s Silence on Biden’s Endorsement of Kamala Harris

As President Joe Biden announced his decision to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race and endorse Vice President Kamala Harris, Montana’s Democratic gubernatorial candidate Ryan Busse has remained notably silent… Read More

23 Republican AGs call on Senate to pass SAVE Act

(The Center Square) – A coalition of Republican attorneys general have called on the U.S. Senate to pass the SAVE Act, a bill that would ensure additional safeguards are in… Read More

Burgum’s RNC speech centered on a familiar topic for the governor – energy

(The Center Square) – North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum’s tenure spans the presidencies of Donald Trump and Joe Biden. He said there has been a difference between how the two… Read More

Brandon Shippy Appointed to District 9 Senate Seat by Governor Little

Governor Brad Little has appointed Brandon Shippy to fill the vacant District 9 Senate seat left by Abby Lee, marking a significant addition to Idaho’s legislative roster. Shippy, a native… Read More

House Committee Advances Zinke Funding Proposal

The House Appropriations Committee took a significant step forward by passing the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 out of Full Committee… Read More

Senator Steve Daines Advocates for Grizzly Bear Delisting Despite Administrative Hurdles

Senator Steve Daines made a compelling case today at a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing for the delisting of grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone and Northern Continental… Read More

Sheehy links Tester to Biden in RNC speech

On Tuesday evening, Tim Sheehy, a candidate for the U.S. Senate from Montana, took the stage at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee to deliver a speech urging the need… Read More

MSU Extension Supports Local Government Reviews

Montana State University Extension’s Local Government Center is gearing up to assist numerous municipalities and counties in Montana as they embark on their decennial local government reviews. With 43 municipalities… Read More

Liberal Groups Bring Lawsuit Over Montana Ballot Initiatives

In a contentious legal battle unfolding in Montana, two organizations are taking the state’s Secretary of State to court over signature acceptance rules for proposed constitutional initiatives. These initiatives face… Read More

Supreme Court Candidate Lynch Receives F Rating from Pro-gun Group

In anticipation of the upcoming November General Election, the Montana Shooting Sports Association (MSSA) has unveiled its highly anticipated 2024 candidate grades and endorsements, aimed at guiding pro-gun voters in… Read More

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