U.S. Senator Steve Daines (R-MT) has introduced new legislation aimed at protecting Montana’s trucking and agriculture industries from what he calls a “dangerous and unnecessary” federal mandate. The bill, titled… Read More
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Zinke and Vasquez Launch Bipartisan Congressional Caucus to Safeguard America’s Public Lands
In a rare display of cross-party collaboration, U.S. Representatives Ryan Zinke (R-MT-01) and Gabe Vasquez (D-NM-02) have announced the formation of the Public Lands Caucus, a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers… Read More
SCOTUS decision on religious charter schools will carry widespread ramifications
(The Center Square) – In a case that could have major implications for the American public school system, the U.S. Supreme Court is considering whether religious charter schools, which are… Read More
Montana Leads 17-State Coalition Challenging Racial Discrimination in DEI Training
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen is spearheading a 17-state coalition urging the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals to reverse a lower court ruling that dismissed a lawsuit challenging mandatory workplace… Read More
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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
Decision Desk HQ changes Montana Senate race to ‘Likely R’
Democratic Senator Jon Tester, currently in his bid for a fourth term in predominantly Republican Montana, faces a pivotal race in 2024. His reelection is crucial for Democrats, who are… Read More
Immigration takes center stage in contested Montana U.S. Senate race
(The Center Square) – Montana has one of the longest shares of the U.S. border with Canada of any state. However, it’s the other border – nearly 1,000 miles away… Read More
Officials Start Verifying Signatures for Ballot Measures
June 21st marked a crucial deadline for advocates aiming to place ballot measures before Montana voters this year. It was the final day to submit tens of thousands of petition… Read More
Montana Senate Race Heating Up
Jon Tester, the Democratic Senator from Montana, is striving to retain his seat in a state that strongly supported Donald Trump in the 2020 presidential election. Despite Montana’s conservative leaning,… Read More
Biden defends disastrous debate performance as Democrats panic
(The Center Square) – President Joe Biden and his campaign are facing the fallout of a disastrous debate performance Thursday night. Biden responded to reporters’ questions about Democrats’ concerns over… Read More
Group wants to defeat measure that would end property taxes in North Dakota
(The Center Square) – Two North Dakota groups are warring over whether or not property taxes should be eliminated in North Dakota. The group End Unfair Property Tax has until… Read More
Congressman Zinke responds to Biden Task Force to remove Snake River dams
The Biden Administration has announced the launch of the Columbia River Task Force by the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), aimed at implementing President Biden’s longstanding plan to remove dams… Read More
Daines Joins Colleagues in Demanding Answers After Release of Suspected ISIS Terrorists at Southern Border into the U.S.
Montana’s Senator Steve Daines joined a group of Republican senators in a letter to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas demanding answers after individuals with suspected ties to ISIS… Read More
Comparing Biden’s Economy to Trump’s Economy
The economy is set to be a pivotal issue in the 2024 presidential election, highlighting the stark differences between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. Consider the American… Read More
New Vermont law requires fossil fuel industry to pay for ‘climate change’ damage
(The Center Square) – Vermont is the first state to enact a law requiring the fossil fuel industry to pay for “climate change cost recovery.” The bill became law without… Read More
President Biden appears to freeze at event
During a Juneteenth celebration at the White House on Monday, President Biden, aged 81, appeared momentarily frozen in place. Video footage captured Biden standing motionless while those around him, including… Read More
Congressman Zinke Appointed to House Foreign Affairs Committee
Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke was appointed to the House Foreign Affairs Committee. Zinke brings with him military and diplomatic experience from his 23-year career as a U.S. Navy SEAL officer, coupled… Read More
Sheehy and Tester Clash in First Senate Debate
On Sunday morning, Democratic U.S. Senator Jon Tester and his Republican challenger Tim Sheehy squared off in their first general election debate, set to be one of the most closely… Read More
Daines Holding VA Accountable for Misusing Montana Taxpayer Dollars
U.S. Senator Steve Daines joined his Republican colleagues in calling out the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) employee corruption and sending a letter to the VA demanding the department repay nearly $11… Read More
Daines: “Enough is Enough”
U.S. Senator Steve Daines joined a group of his Republican colleagues in a commitment to block President Joe Biden and Senate Democrats’ agenda that is threatening the Montana way of… Read More
South Dakota recreational marijuana supporters hope third time is the charm
(The Center Square) – South Dakota voters will get a third chance to decide if they want to legalize recreational marijuana for residents 21 years old and older. The measure… Read More
Montana AG leads state pushback against Mexico gun lawsuit
(The Center Square) – Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen is leading a coalition of states in defending American firearm makers from being held responsible for Mexico’s gun violence. The government… Read More
Primaries in Montana’s New Legislative Districts Stir Competition
In addition to the array of statewide elections on the ballot, Montanans will cast their votes for 125 state lawmakers this year, comprising half of the Montana Senate and the… Read More
Trump campaign, Republicans sue Nevada over mail ballot deadline
(The Center Square) – A lawsuit brought by Republicans alleges that Nevada’s mail ballot deadline violates federal law. Nevada allows for mail-in ballots to be counted up to four days… Read More
Knudsen dominates fundraising in AG race
Recent campaign finance filings reveal that with just a month remaining until Montana’s June 4 primary, Attorney General Austin Knudsen holds substantial financial advantages over his opponents. Incumbent Republican Knudsen… Read More
Greenwood leads fundraising in race for Clerk of the Supreme Court
Recent campaign finance filings reveal that with just a month remaining until Montana’s June 4 primary, Bowen Greenwood holds substantial financial advantages over his opponents in the race for Clerk… Read More
Gianforte holds big fundraising lead over Busse
Recent campaign finance filings reveal that with just a month remaining until Montana’s June 4 primary, Governor Greg Gianforte holds substantial financial advantages over his opponents. During the fundraising period… Read More
Inslee rolls out $45 million in subsidies for electric vehicles
(The Center Square) – One strategy for state officials looking to transition Washington’s transportation sector to electric vehicles is by subsidizing them with taxpayer dollars. This week, Gov. Jay Inslee announced… Read More
Governors Advocate for End to Biden’s Halt on Natural Gas Export
A coalition of 25 Republican governors joined forces to issue a collective statement urging President Joe Biden to lift the current pause on new liquefied natural gas (LNG) export approvals…. Read More
Environmental activists group sues AG over communication with coal company
Earlier this month, a Montana environmental activist group took legal action against the state Department of Justice, alleging a violation of their constitutional right to access information by withholding communications… Read More
Poll: Montana Senate Race Neck and Neck
Recent polling data from J.L. Partners, obtained by several Montana news outlets, sheds light on the closely contested U.S. Senate race in Montana. The race pits incumbent Democratic Senator Jon… Read More
Multiple bills introduced in Congress to defund NPR
(The Center Square) – Several U.S. House Republicans introduced multiple pieces of legislation to defund National Public Radio following new allegations of “leftist propaganda” from the taxpayer-funded news source. House Freedom… Read More
North Dakota group proposing ballot question on marijuana legalization
The Center Square) – A group called the New Economic Frontier is asking the North Dakota Secretary of State to approve a petition that could put the legalization of recreational… Read More