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Daines, Zinke Lead Bipartisan Effort to Combat Drug Trafficking in Tribal Communities

U.S. Senator Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and Representative Ryan Zinke (R-Mont.) teamed up with Senators Tina Smith (D-Minn.) and Representative Rick Larsen (D-Wash.) to introduce the bipartisan PROTECT Act, aimed at… Read More

June 6, 2025

Sheehy’s Bipartisan Wildfire Bill Heads to President Trump’s Desk

U.S. Senator Tim Sheehy’s bipartisan Aerial Firefighting Enhancement Act is on its way to President Donald J. Trump’s desk after clearing the House of Representatives today. The legislation, introduced by… Read More

June 6, 2025

Knudsen Praises SCOTUS Unanimous Ruling for U.S. Gun Manufacturers

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen celebrated a major legal victory for American gun manufacturers and Second Amendment advocates on Thursday after the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously dismissed a lawsuit filed… Read More

June 6, 2025

Supreme Court Delivers Wave of Unanimous Rulings

The U.S. Supreme Court issued a series of unanimous decisions this week, resolving contentious disputes and clarifying legal boundaries on discrimination, religious tax exemptions, gun manufacturer liability, and environmental regulations…. Read More

June 6, 2025

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Racicot backs removing Trump from Ballot

Former Montana Governor Marc Racicot has joined a court filing aimed at preventing former President Donald Trump from appearing on the 2024 ballot. Racicot, alongside former governors Bill Weld of… Read More

February 3, 2024

GOP governors descend on border, call to end immigration crisis

This weekend, fifteen Republican governors and a conservative trucker convoy named “God’s Army” are converging on the southern border for distinct events highlighting the illegal immigration crisis. Governor Greg Abbott… Read More

February 3, 2024

Colorado SOS files brief with U.S. Supreme Court in Trump case

By Joe Mueller | The Center Square   (The Center Square) – Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold filed a brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in the case involving former… Read More

February 2, 2024

California proposes legalizing public drinking as public intox goes unprosecuted

(The Center Square) – A new California bill could allow for city and county-approved public drinking zones as some counties decline to enforce anti-public intoxication. State Sen. Scott Wiener, D-San… Read More

February 2, 2024

Maine’s highest court dismisses Trump ballot case appeal

(The Center Square) — Maine’s highest court has declined to take up an appeal of a ruling over a move to take former President Donald Trump’s name off the state’s… Read More

January 27, 2024

Johnson says House will vote on Mayorkas impeachment

(The Center Square) – House Speaker Mike Johnson said in a letter Friday that the House will soon vote to make Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas the second Cabinet secretary… Read More

January 27, 2024

Lawmakers blast lack of transparency at HHS over handling of COVID

(The Center Square) – A group of lawmakers is calling out U.S. Health and Human Services, arguing the federal agency is bucking Congressional oversight, especially when it comes to the… Read More

January 27, 2024

Knudsen calls on Biden administration to protect ammunition manufacturing facility

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen spearheaded a coalition urging the Biden administration to maintain the operations of a significant commercial ammunition manufacturing plant. This call to action was prompted by… Read More

January 27, 2024

25 Governors Issue Joint Statement Supporting Texas’ Constitutional Right to Self-Defense

A collective statement was issued by 25 Republican governors, expressing solidarity with Texas Governor Greg Abbott and affirming Texas’ constitutional right to self-defense. This unified declaration coincides with ongoing criticism… Read More

January 27, 2024

Continued inflation tops list of worries for Democrats, Republicans

(The Center Square) – A new poll shows that Democrats and Republicans are concerned more about inflation than other potential crises, but voters from the two parties don’t see eye… Read More

January 26, 2024

DeSantis Endorses Trump

Donald Trump expressed deep gratitude for Ron DeSantis’ endorsement after the Florida governor suspended his presidential campaign just days before the New Hampshire primary. In a statement shared with Fox… Read More

January 22, 2024

South Dakota committee recommends making sales tax cuts permanent

(The Center Square) – The South Dakota House Taxation Committee recommended that tax cuts enacted last year become permanent. The Legislature cut the sales tax from 4.5% to 4.2%, with… Read More

January 20, 2024

Majority of Americans disapprove of Biden’s job as president, survey shows

(The Center Square) – With presidential primary season under way, the majority of Americans disapprove of the job President Joe Biden is doing as president, according to a new poll…. Read More

January 20, 2024

Former ICE chief: Biden is only president to ‘unsecure the border on purpose’

(The Center Square) – Former director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Tom Homan told Congress that President Joe Biden is the only president in U.S. history to “unsecure the… Read More

January 17, 2024

House committee to hold second hearing on Mayorkas, border failures

(The Center Square) – The U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security is holding its second hearing next week as part of its efforts to bring impeachment proceedings against Department of… Read More

January 13, 2024

Knudsen to testify at impeachment hearing for DHS Secretary Mayorkas

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen is set to testify as a witness in the impeachment proceedings against Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. The U.S. House of Representatives’ Committee… Read More

January 9, 2024

Counties draw new precinct Boundaries for 2024 elections

In a significant development ahead of the 2024 elections, Montana is witnessing a redrawing of precinct lines for legislative races for the first time in a decade. This adjustment is… Read More

January 9, 2024

Fauci Testifies in Congressional Hearing

Dr. Anthony Fauci’s presence in Washington on January 8 marked the commencement of a two-day closed-door interrogation by the U.S. House of Representatives Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic. The… Read More

January 9, 2024

Mayorkas impeachment inquiry to be focus of House committee hearing

(The Center Square) – The U.S. House Homeland Security Committee will be holding a hearing next week as part of its chairman’s stated plan to impeach U.S. Department of Homeland… Read More

January 8, 2024

Coalition of state AG’s back Trump in key Colorado ballot case

(The Center Square) – A coalition of more than two dozen state attorneys general have voiced their support for former President Trump after the U.S. Supreme Court announced it would… Read More

January 8, 2024

Tester touts opposition to ant-gun policy he voted for

Senator Jon Tester’s campaign has released an advertisement highlighting the Democrat’s opposition to a Biden administration policy on gun education that he previously supported. The ad features John Salazar of… Read More

January 7, 2024

Knudsen eyes second term as Attorney General

Montana’s Attorney General, Austin Knudsen, declared his candidacy for re-election in November, emphasizing his commitment to combating drugs and crime, challenging the perceived detrimental effects of the Biden administration’s agenda… Read More

January 6, 2024

Court blocks Biden rule requiring E.R. doctors to perform abortions

(The Center Square) – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit ruled against a Biden administration effort to require emergency room doctors to perform abortions, the latest step… Read More

January 5, 2024

Montana appeals injunction against state’s TikTok ban

The implementation of a Montana state law scheduled to ban the TikTok app on January 1 has been temporarily halted by a federal judge pending the outcome of a lawsuit… Read More

January 4, 2024

2024 Senate races that will determine the majority

The competition for control of the U.S. Senate in 2024 is already underway, with Republicans strategizing to flip the chamber. In the upcoming election cycle, a total of 34 Senate… Read More

January 4, 2024

Menendez charged with aiding Qatar in new corruption charges

(The Center Square) — Embattled U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez is facing new federal charges alleging that he worked as an agent for Qatar in exchange for monetary bribes. Menendez, a New… Read More

January 4, 2024

Proposal for special legislative session falls short

Efforts to convene a special session of the Montana Legislature aimed at addressing tax-related concerns have fallen short. On Friday evening, the Montana Secretary of State’s Office disclosed the outcomes… Read More

December 30, 2023

National Spotlight on Montana’s Upcoming Elections

As the 2024 election cycle gains momentum, all eyes are on the Montana Senate race, which is anticipated to be a focal point next year. The state hosts one of… Read More

December 28, 2023

Liberal group files suit to challenge law defining the word ‘sex’ as only male or female

The ACLU of Montana, a liberal advocacy group, has initiated a lawsuit contesting a law that specifically defines the term “sex” in the entirety of state code as being either… Read More

December 27, 2023

Watchdog group accuses DeSantis of violating campaign finance law

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is accused of violating campaign finance laws by allegedly coordinating with the Never Back Down super PAC, which supports his Republican presidential bid, according to a… Read More

December 26, 2023

Idaho Gov says state is prepared for uncertain economic future

Idaho’s top two statewide elected officials expressed confidence in the state’s ability to navigate economic uncertainties arising from the convergence of inflation, high interest rates, and ongoing rapid growth. Governor… Read More

December 25, 2023

Nikki Haley surges in New Hampshire poll

In a recent poll, former South Carolina governor Nikki Haley has closed in within four percentage points of the frontrunner, Donald Trump, in the 2024 Republican presidential primary in New… Read More

December 25, 2023

Marjorie Taylor Greene Rips Rosendale

Republican Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene expressed her disgust on Friday, stating that it’s “nauseating” to witness members of her party competing for the support of former President Donald Trump in… Read More

December 24, 2023

Wyoming legislators hear about need for new schools

On the last day of their two-week budget hearings, the Joint Appropriations Committee of the Wyoming Legislature scrutinized a bill draft seeking $347.6 million for K-12 school construction projects. Lawmakers… Read More

December 23, 2023

Senate Candidate Sheehy Launches New Statewide Advertising Campaign

Tim Sheehy, Montana Senate candidate, has released a new advertisement as part of the 2024 U.S. Senate campaign. The 30-second ad, titled “Fight Back,” is set to air on broadcast,… Read More

December 22, 2023

Environmental activist group endorses Ryan Busse for Governor

In a press release, the MCV Action fund, an independent Political Action Committee aligned with the liberal environmental activist group Montana Conservation Voters, proclaimed its formal endorsement of Democrat Ryan… Read More

December 20, 2023

Biden’s approval drops to 33%

According to a recent Pew Research poll, only 33% of Americans give their approval to President Joe Biden’s job performance, with a significant 64% expressing disapproval. Comparing these figures to… Read More

December 16, 2023

Montana abortion ballot measure aims to boost Tester

National Democrat aligned groups  are actively working towards placing a state constitutional amendment on abortion on Montana’s ballot next year. The move is aimed at bolstering the re-election prospects of… Read More

December 16, 2023

Rosendale hints at Senate run

Montana Republican Congressman Matt Rosendale hinted at, though not officially declaring, his anticipated 2024 bid for the U.S. Senate. In a video shared on social media, he expressed strong consideration… Read More

December 12, 2023

California’s budget deficit swells to record $68B

California’s budget deficit has surged to an unprecedented $68 billion following months of low tax revenues, marking a shortfall that may necessitate the state’s most substantial spending cuts since the… Read More

December 11, 2023

Knudsen joins lawsuit over unlawful EPA water rule

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen, along with ten other state attorneys general, initiated legal action on Tuesday by filing a lawsuit against a rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency… Read More

December 11, 2023

Daines calls on Dem fundraiser ActBlue to stop processing donations for Hamas-sympathizing groups

Montana Senator Steve Daines is urging a progressive fundraising powerhouse to cease processing donations for groups sympathetic to Hamas. ActBlue, the primary fundraising platform for Democratic campaigns nationwide, facilitates contributions… Read More

December 6, 2023

Top Analyst: Montana U.S. Senate race rated a “toss-up”

With just over a month until Montana’s 2024 election filing period commences, the highly anticipated U.S. Senate race is gradually taking form. The Cook Political Report, a prominent national political… Read More

December 4, 2023

Montana U.S. Senate race a possible “toss-up,” say analysts

HELENA — We’re just over a month away from the official start of Montana’s 2024 election filing period, and the state’s most watched race – for U.S. Senate – is… Read More

December 3, 2023

Attorney General Knudsen files response to legal complaint

This week, Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen formally responded to a complaint alleging professional misconduct, characterizing it as “highly irregular” and defending his actions in the dispute between the Montana… Read More

December 2, 2023

Helena Judge dismisses Zephyr’s lawsuit over legislative disciplinary action

HELENA — A judge in Helena has dismissed the lawsuit brought by state Rep. Zooey Zephyr challenging the constitutionality of disciplinary actions taken by legislative Republicans against her during the… Read More

December 1, 2023

Legislative special session proposed to address property taxes

HELENA — Montana legislators are poised to make a pivotal decision regarding the convening of a special session early next year to address tax-related matters, notably the resolution of a… Read More

November 28, 2023

Hunter Biden offers to testify amid impeachment inquiry into fathe

WASHINGTON — Hunter Biden extended an offer on Tuesday to testify publicly before Congress in response to a subpoena from Republicans delving into various aspects of his business dealings amid… Read More

November 28, 2023

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