MISSOULA, Mont. — U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez traveled to Missoula Thursday to headline a campaign rally for Democratic congressional candidate Sam Forstag, bringing national progressive star power to Montana’s competitive… Read More
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Bodnar Clears First Hurdle in Montana Senate Independent Bid
HELENA, Mont. — Independent U.S. Senate candidate Seth Bodnar appears on track to qualify for Montana’s November general election ballot after county election officials certified more than 18,000 signatures and… Read More
Ken Paxton defeats John Cornyn for U.S. Senate GOP nomination
Attorney General Ken Paxton won the Republican primary runoff for U.S. Senate Tuesday, ending over three decades of Sen. John Cornyn’s electoral dominance in what amounts to a watershed moment… Read More
Bill to let felons vote from prison draws criticism from Republicans
(The Center Square) – Some Democrats and electoral rights groups want progress on legislation in Springfield that would give people in prison across the state the ability to vote just… Read More
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North Dakota lawmakers consider bill to legalize recreational marijuana
A bill would legalize marijuana for recreational use in North Dakota — but with some restrictions. House Bill 1420 would allow recreational weed to be sold at dispensaries, where medical marijuana is… Read More
Democrats’ push to increase minimum wage to $15 runs into roadblocks
Congressional Democrats and Joe Biden made the $15 minimum wage a key part of their 2020 platform. But it’s now at risk of exclusion or being watered down in Biden’s… Read More
Unions show signs of voter remorse after Biden reality sinks in
Several unions that eagerly endorsed President Joe Biden during the 2020 presidential election are now learning the hard way what it means to support Democrat policies. During his first day… Read More
Delay in power-sharing pact leaves Senate in limbo
Democrats are in control of the Senate. But Sen. Ron Johnson is still leading the Homeland Security Committee, even though he’s term-limited and in the minority. It’s the latest complication… Read More
Montana could make history, depending on 2020 Census results
BILLINGS — Montana could be on the cusp of achieving something that has never happened before in U.S. history. In early March, state officials expect to find out if Montana’s… Read More
Great Falls mayor has been appointed to a National League of Cities committee
GREAT FALLS — The mayor of Great Falls will soon be helping a national organization work with the federal government to help cities across the country. Mayor Bob Kelly has… Read More
Keystone Pipeline Not Necessary Right Now, Says Petroleum Analyst
Gas prices in Missoula have started to rise and that is a trend that will likely continue during the coming months. Patrick DeHaan is the head of petroleum analysis at… Read More
Liz Cheney faces Wyoming GOP challenger after Trump impeachment vote
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney is “out of touch” with Wyoming for her vote to impeach President Donald Trump, a Republican state senator said Wednesday in announcing he will run against… Read More
Media Outlets Attribute Migrant Caravans And Increased Asylum Seekers To Biden’s Immigration Proposals
Media outlets have been reporting since December that President Joe Biden’s proposed immigration and asylum policies could be interpreted as relaxed leading to an increase in migrants seeking refuge in… Read More
DeSantis calls National Guard troops back from DC: ‘They’re not Nancy Pelosi’s servants’
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has called the National Guard back to Florida, saying that “they’re soldiers” and “not Nancy Pelosi’s servants.” DeSantis appeared on Fox & Friends Friday morning and… Read More
30 Things Donald Trump Did as President You Might Have Missed
Many Americans will remember President Donald Trump’s presidency as a four-yearlong storm of tweets, rallies and on-air rants that ended in a mob riot and historic second impeachment. But there… Read More
Gov. Noem seeks $900,000 to revise U.S. history curriculum in state’s public schools
Gov. Kristi Noem has proposed $900,000 in one-time funds for curriculum to help meet her goal of teaching South Dakota’s students “why the U.S. is the most special nation in… Read More
‘The Genie is Out of the Bottle’
Wednesday’s impeachment of President Donald Trump was one of the strangest political events in memory: A historic rebuke to a president delivered with just days remaining in his term, with… Read More
Health Care and Seniors Groups Praise Governor Gianforte’s Revision to Vaccine Distribution Plan
HELENA, Mont. – Last week, Governor Greg Gianforte unveiled a revised vaccine distribution plan that prioritizes protecting the most vulnerable Montanans. With Gianforte’s revisions, Montanans most at-risk for serious illness… Read More
Governor Gianforte announces Director of Indian Affairs
HELENA – Governor Greg Gianforte today announced his appointment of Misty Kuhl to lead the Department of Indian Affairs. “Misty shares my commitment to create new partnerships and build stronger… Read More
Attorney General Knudsen Pushes FDA to Examine Progress in Opioid Fight
HELENA — Attorney General Austin Knudsen joined a broad coalition of 48 attorneys general in pushing federal regulators to examine recent progress in their fight against opioid abuse. The bipartisan… Read More
Attorney General-Elect Austin Knudsen Announces Department of Justice Division Administrators
Culbertson, MT – Attorney General-Elect Austin Knudsen today announced the appointment of several division administrators to help lead the Department of Justice. “We have assembled a tremendous group of talented… Read More