On the steps of the Montana State Capitol, Governor Greg Gianforte was officially sworn in Monday for his second term as the 25th Governor of Montana. Accompanied by his wife,… Read More
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House adopts contentious rules that make ousting speaker more difficult
(The Center Square) – After a brief and intense debate, lawmakers passed the Republican-proposed House rules package, 215-209, for the incoming 119th Congress Friday evening. Besides typical procedural updates and… Read More
Tim Sheehy Sworn in as U.S. Senator, Marks Historic Day for Montana
In a moment hailed as historic for Montana, Tim Sheehy was officially sworn in as the state’s newest U.S. Senator. Senator Steve Daines, who escorted Sheehy to the Senate floor… Read More
Republicans tell Johnson ‘zero room for error’ after House speaker reelection
(The Center Square) – Following a tense and interrupted first roll call, enough Republican U.S. representatives ultimately voted for House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., winning him re-election in a tight… Read More
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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
Montana Shooting Sports Group Endorses Knudsen
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
Shooting Sports Group Gives Tester F Rating
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
REPUBLICAN PARTY CHAIRMAN CALLS ON JUDGE MENAHAN TO RECUSE HIMSELF
In a strongly-worded statement, Montana Republican Party Chairman Don “K” Kaltschmidt called on Judge Mike Menahan to recuse himself from the CI-128 case. Kaltschmidt accused the judge of bias, alleging… Read More
Report: Nationwide political spending projected to hit $10.69B
(The Center Square) – As the 2024 election season gears up, a recently-released report predicts nationwide political spending will reach a record high $10.69 billion. The Political Projections Report predicts that… Read More
Biden’s Title IX rewrite threatened by new legal landscape
(The Center Square) – President Joe Biden’s attempt to re-interpret Title IX and thereby implement a sweeping LGBTQ agenda at schools around the country may be put on hold after… Read More
South Dakota’s foreign land ownership law one of several now in effect
(The Center Square) – A bill that bans China, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia or Venezuela from owning agricultural land in South Dakota took effect Monday. The bill also prohibits… Read More
Nate Silver Calls for Biden to Withdraw from 2024 Race Amid Criticism of Post-Debate Interview
Renowned pollster Nate Silver, founder of ABC’s FiveThirtyEight, has joined a chorus of voices urging President Joe Biden to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race following what he termed “incoherent… Read More
Biden Vows to Press On Despite Debate Fallout
In a bid to steady his reelection campaign following a widely criticized debate performance against former President Donald Trump, President Joe Biden addressed concerns and reaffirmed his commitment to staying… Read More