Senator Steve Daines has introduced the Equal Campus Access Act of 2025, legislation aimed at ensuring public colleges and universities do not discriminate against religious student organizations. Daines said the… Read More
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USITC Advances Probe Into Russian Palladium Imports After Montana Delegation Push
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to continue its investigation into imports of unwrought palladium from Russia, ruling there is reasonable indication that the U.S. mining industry is… Read More
Knudsen Leads 27-State Coalition Challenging California’s Magazine Ban
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen is leading a 27-state coalition urging the U.S. Supreme Court to strike down California’s ban on firearm magazines holding more than 10 rounds of ammunition…. Read More
Zinke Votes for Short-Term Funding Bill to Avert Government Shutdown
Western Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke voted Thursday in favor of a short-term measure to keep the federal government funded and avoid a shutdown, as Congress works to finalize annual spending… Read More
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Rove predicts Iowa is ‘do or die’ for DeSantis
Conservative political analyst Karl Rove predicted that the Iowa Caucus will be “do or die” for Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.), dubbing a victory in the first primary essential for his… Read More
Governor Gianforte, State Agencies Criticize Yellowstone National Park’s Bison Management Alternatives
Governor Greg Gianforte and leaders from two state agencies this week criticized Yellowstone National Park’s (YNP) bison management alternatives. Together with Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Director Dustin Temple and… Read More
Montana U.S. Senate race sees big early fundraising numbers
Montana saw more than $160 million in spending during the 2020 U.S. Senate race, and with more than a year to go until the 2024 Senate election, it appears the state… Read More
AG Knudsen joins coalition in demanding Biden administration stop catch-and-release at southern border
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen joined a coalition of 27 attorneys general in demanding the Biden administration correct course and stop releasing illegal immigrants crossing at the wide-open southern border… Read More
Growing Support for Montana TikTok Ban
The move by 18 states to back Montana’s Attorney General Austin Knudsen in his fight to uphold the ban on TikTok is indeed significant news. Montana made history as the… Read More