Senate President Matt Regier, R-Kalispell, and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Susie Hedalen announced Monday a new legislative effort aimed at ending the practice of Montana teachers receiving educational credit… Read More
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Sheehy Hosts Common Ground Summit to Address Challenges in Agriculture
Senator Sheehy hosted a Common Ground Summit in partnership with the Livestock Marketing Association to address current challenges facing American agriculture, recent developments in the beef industry, and strategies to… Read More
Attorney General Jackley Joins Multistate Coalition Supporting Proof of Citizenship for Voter Registration
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined a 14-state coalition of Attorneys General supporting a petition aimed at strengthening the integrity of federal elections. The coalition submitted a letter… Read More
Gianforte Appoints Cunningham, Zink as Thirteenth Judicial District Judges
Governor Greg Gianforte on Friday announced the appointment of Seth Cunningham and Edward Zink to serve as district court judges in the Thirteenth Judicial District, which covers Yellowstone County. “As… Read More
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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 has withdrawn his name from the Wyoming general election ballot.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
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