(The Center Square) – In a new national poll released this week, voters signaled they are divided over the Biden administration’s Title IX changes to expand gender identity protections ahead… Read More
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Governor Greg Gianforte Maintains Strong Lead in Poll Ahead of Election
A new poll shows Governor Greg Gianforte solidifying his position in the race for reelection, leading Democratic challenger Ryan Busse by a significant margin of 55% to 36%. This latest… Read More
Trump blasts Harris for FEMA help to migrants as hurricane budget runs low
(The Center Square) – The Biden-Harris administration took a tidal wave of criticism this week after U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas told reporters that the Federal Emergency… Read More
Sheehy, Tester Debate
Republican candidate Tim Sheehy emerged victorious in a heated U.S. Senate debate against incumbent Democrat Jon Tester, according to Montana Republican Party Chairman Don “K” Kaltschmidt. Following the debate, Kaltschmidt… Read More
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Motion Filed to Disqualify Judge Kurt Krueger from SB140 Challenge
The Montana Department of Justice today filed a motion to disqualify Judge Kurt Krueger and any Montana judicial officer who “voted” on or expressed approval or disapproval of Senate Bill… Read More
Funding for Forest Management Projects Widely Praised
Last week, Governor Greg Gianforte announced funding for 14 new forest management projects to reduce wildfire risk, improve forest health and wildlife habitats, and support local economies with good-paying jobs… Read More
Flathead County Faces Lawsuits Over Developments
Flathead County is party to two lawsuits seeking court interpretations of the county’s subdivision regulations. The suits were mentioned at the county commission’s March 11 meeting, when Planning Director Mark… Read More
Wilmot Collins seeking re-election as Helena’s mayor
On Monday, Helena Mayor Wilmot Collins has officially announced his intentions to run for re-election. “I want to continue to improve our wonderful home, and make it a better place… Read More
Legislature asking Corrections for details on reform results
More than three years into an overhaul of Montana’s criminal sentencing laws, the Legislature is preparing to ask the Corrections Department for extensive reporting on whether rehabilitation programs are working… Read More
Daines Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Prevent Burdensome Regulations on Montana Agriculture, Livestock Haulers
U.S. Senator Steve Daines introduced the bipartisan “Modernizing Agricultural Transportation Act,” which would delay enforcement of the Hours of Service (HOS) and Electronic Logging Device (ELD) regulations until reforms are proposed by the Transportation… Read More
Attorney General Knudsen Joins Lawsuit Over Biden Administration Energy Lease Moratorium
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen, Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry, and 11 other state attorneys general filed today to block the Biden administration’s ongoing violation of the Mineral Leasing Act (MLA)… Read More
Rep. Rosendale Introduces the Criminalize Fleeing from Immigration Enforcement Act
Representative Rosendale introduced the Criminalize Fleeing from Immigration Enforcement Act. With the Biden Border Crisis, the Southern Border is seeing increased instances of individuals fleeing Border Patrol agents and other… Read More
Daines Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Increase Public Safety, Support Montana Small Businesses
U.S. Senator Steve Daines today introduced a bipartisan bill, the “Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act,” to ensure that legal cannabis businesses have access to banks, credit unions and other financial institutions…. Read More
Florida GOP Senators Back Vote-By-Mail Overhaul
With backing from Gov. Ron DeSantis, a Florida Senate committee on Wednesday approved a wide-ranging proposal to revamp vote-by-mail laws, including banning the use of drop boxes and taking aim… Read More
Dems consider overturning Iowa congressional race
The prospect of a floor vote to overturn a contested congressional race in Iowa has suddenly become a real dilemma for House Democrats’ most vulnerable members. Moderate Democrats are privately… Read More
Daines Votes No on Becerra Confirmation to be HHS Secretary
U.S. SENATE —U.S. Senator Steve Daines today voted against the confirmation of President Biden’s Health and Human Services Secretary nominee Xavier Becerra. “Xavier Becerra has made a career out of defending the… Read More
Outline of Montana cannabis bill shows framework, allocation of revenues
An early look at the legislative plan to implement recreational cannabis use in Montana shows the program aims to address a wide range of priorities and could be a boon… Read More
Daines Statement on Keystone XL Pipeline Lawsuit
U.S. SENATE —U.S. Senator Steve Daines issued the below statement regarding Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen’s announcement to pursue legal action against the Biden administration for revoking the permit for construction on… Read More
Montana and Texas Lead 21-State Lawsuit to Block Biden’s Illegitimate Keystone Cancellation
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and 19 other state attorneys general filed suit today in United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas… Read More
Montana Republicans Fighting D.C. Democrat’s Plan to Ban Montana Tax Cuts
HELENA, Mont. – In a last-second change to the $1.9 trillion liberal wish list disguised as Covid relief, the Democrats snuck in an additional provision to the bill that would… Read More
Montana AG, 11 others sue Biden administration over environmental order
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen joined 11 other state attorneys general on Monday in filing a lawsuit in an attempt to block the Biden administration from unilaterally implementing parts of… Read More
Representative Rosendale Fights for Fair COVID Relief Funding for Montana Tribes
Representative Rosendale sent a letter to Secretary Yellen strongly encouraging she use certified, current tribal enrollment data to determine the funding formula for the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021,… Read More
Daines Introduces Bill to Create and Protect Montana Coal Jobs, Reduce Emissions
U.S. Senator Steve Daines today reintroduced legislation to help create Montana coal jobs while reducing emissions. The bill, the “Carbon Capture Modernization Act,” supports the use of carbon capture, utilization… Read More
Judge rules recreational marijuana measure unconstitutional in South Dakota
A Hughes County judge has ruled that a voter-approved amendment to the South Dakota Constitution ending marijuana prohibition in the state shouldn’t go forward. Circuit Court Judge Christina Klinger ruled… Read More
MTGOP: “Senator Tester No Longer Represents Montana”
HELENA – Senator Tester voted alongside Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Democrat Policy Czar Bernie Sanders to hand Montana taxpayers nearly $2 trillion in new spending to deliver a wish… Read More
Las Vegas wrestler rattles Texas special election
Just moments before the filing deadline Wednesday, a 6-foot-7-inch former pro wrestler from Las Vegas unexpectedly appeared at the Texas secretary of state’s office to file for a vacant congressional… Read More
Gianforte talks economic priorities at ranch north of Livingston
Cattle wandered through a field dotted with cottonwood trees on the Hayhook Ranch as Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte toured the property in the Shields Valley on Thursday to discuss one… Read More
South Dakota AG acknowledged web surfing on his phone minutes before fatal crash
South Dakota Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg acknowledged browsing websites on his phone just minutes before the fatal crash last year that has led to bipartisan calls for his resignation or impeachment. In… Read More
Montana Health Director Nominee Faces Senate Confirmation
The nominee to be Montana’s next health director faced an unwieldy disease outbreak and pushed Medicaid work requirements — two issues looming in Montana — when he held a similar… Read More
Daines is top Republican on Senate health subcommittee
U.S. Sen. Steve Daines, a member of the powerful Senate Finance Committee, has been named as the top Republican on the panel’s Subcommittee on Health Care. Daines, who was re-elected… Read More
Legislators table bill to delay recreational marijuana
Legislators tabled Montana House Bill 427 aimed to delay sales of recreational marijuana by a year. If the bill doesn’t go through, recreational sales will begin in January of next… Read More
MT House endorses amended version of bill to compensate wrongfully imprisoned
The Montana House on Friday endorsed, for a second time, a bill to compensate those imprisoned for crimes they didn’t commit – but, in an amended form that imposes more… Read More
Daines Pushes Back on Biden’s Job Killing Paris Climate Agreement
U.S. Senator Steve Daines today introduced legislation to prohibit U.S. taxpayer dollars from being used to rejoin the job-killing Paris Climate Agreement. Daines also officially introduced a Senate resolution calling on President Biden to submit… Read More
Gianforte, Governors Urge President To Reverse Ban On New Drilling On Federal Lands
HELENA, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte and 16 other governors today urged President Biden to reverse course on his executive order banning new oil and gas development on federal land… Read More
AG Knudsen Calls on Biden Administration to Protect Montana Families, Not Illegal Alien Sex Offenders
Montana’s Attorney General Austin Knudsen today called on President Biden and his administration to reverse its last-minute cancellation of Operation Talon. Operation Talon is a nationwide ICE operation that focuses… Read More
MT Attorney General announces partnership to fight human trafficking
Montana Attorney General, Austin Knudsen, announced a new partnership called the Sentinel Project between the Department of Justice (DOJ), Montana Beer and Wine Distributors Association (MBWDA), and Montana Association of… Read More
Governor Gianforte Signs Constitutional Carry Bill Into Law
Governor Greg Gianforte today signed House Bill 102 into law. The new law protects Montanans’ Second Amendment rights and promotes public safety. “Every law-abiding Montanan should be able to defend… Read More
Representative Rosendale Named to Two Key Natural Resources Subcommittees
Representative Rosendale released following statement after being named to the Indigenous Peoples Subcommittee and the National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands Subcommittee on the House Natural Resources Committee: “I am… Read More
Daines to Introduce Legislation Banning Earmarks
U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced he will be introducing legislation to ban earmarks. “Earmarks are exactly what’s wrong with Congress—they allow shady back room deals that reward special interests and make lobbyists rich,” Daines stated. “It’s… Read More
Montana preparing to distribute millions in fed rental assistance
The Gianforte administration is updating a program to distribute at least $44 million in federal rent assistance to Montanans harmed financially by the Covid-19 pandemic – but the money has… Read More
Montana bill would designate antifa as domestic terrorism
Montana lawmakers are considering a bill that would designate antifa as a domestic terrorism group, despite no evidence of antifa activities in the state. Bill sponsor Republican Braxton Mitchell told… Read More
Tester takes helm of Senate’s defense money panel
Democrat Jon Tester of Montana catapulted on Friday to the chairmanship of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, senators said. The bulky, soft-spoken former music teacher and farmer, who is… Read More
Attorney General Says Senator Tester Didn’t Side With Montana.
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen told KGVO News that he has been in communication with many western states regarding the cancellation of the Keystone XL Pipeline. “We are leading a… Read More
Daines, Rosendale: Cottonwood Decision Hurts Montana Timber Jobs, Forest Management Project
U.S. Senator Steve Daines and Congressman Matt Rosendale today sent a letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the National Marine Fisheries Service urging the agencies to… Read More
Montana attorney general Knudsen asks Biden to reverse Keystone decision
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen is calling on President Joe Biden to reconsider his revocation of a key permit for construction of the Keystone XL pipeline and said he and… Read More
Bullock tapped to lead “dark money” political group
Former Montana Gov. Steve Bullock has a new gig in politics. Bullock was one of three Democrats named as co-chairs to lead American Bridge 21st Century, a group aiming to… Read More
Pro-life bills advance in Montana Senate
BOZEMAN, Mont. — Thursday, two Montana House bills related to abortion rights took another step forward in the Legislature. The Senate Judiciary Committee heard two abortion bills. The hearing lasted… Read More
Senate votes to advance budget resolution for Biden’s relief plan
At 5:34 am on Friday, the Senate voted 51-50 to advance the budget resolution that will be used to facilitate passage of President Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief proposal, with… Read More
Montana to Receive $1.9 Million from Multi-State Settlement with McKinsey & Company for its Role in the Opioid Epidemic
Montana’s Attorney General Austin Knudsen has joined a coalition of attorneys general from 47 states, the District of Columbia and five U.S. territories in a $573 million settlement with one… Read More
The Knives Come Out for Josh Hawley
Since Josh Hawley was a young man, powerful people have told him he was special. His teachers gave him the “Special R” award, just one feather in the Rockhurst High… Read More
AOC and Bernie Are Teaming Up to Get Biden to Declare Climate Change a National Emergency
AOC and Bernie Sanders are teaming up to declare the climate crisis a national emergency—but the only person who can make that happen is President Joe Biden. The National Climate… Read More
Environmental group appeals decision on southwest Montana timber projects
An environmental law firm has appealed a federal district court judge’s decision to dismiss its lawsuit challenging three timber projects in southwest Montana. John Meyer, attorney for the Cottonwood Environmental… Read More