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Sheehy Fulfills Campaign Promise With Blind Trust

Senator Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.) has followed through on a key campaign promise by placing up to $50 million of his Bridger Aerospace stock into two blind trusts — a move … Read More

June 4, 2025

Watchdogs: New Montana law restricting foreign money in elections insufficient

(The Center Square) – Montana recently became the sixth state this year to pass a ban on foreign spending on ballot measures. Watchdog organizations, however, say the state’s new law… Read More

May 31, 2025

Zinke Votes to Pass “Big Beautiful Bill”

Congressman Ryan Zinke (MT-01) announced his vote in favor of the Big Beautiful Bill Act, landmark legislation that he says delivers long-awaited reforms to federal tax policy, border security, entitlement… Read More

May 24, 2025

Senator Steve Daines Leads Push to Strengthen Veteran Health Care Access

U.S. Senator Steve Daines (R-MT) has introduced new legislation aimed at reinforcing the Department of Veterans Affairs’ commitment to accessible, high-quality health care for America’s veterans. Joined by Senators Chuck… Read More

May 24, 2025

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Attorney General Knudsen Leads 20-State Effort Opposing Biden’s ATF Director Nominee

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen and 19 other state attorneys general today called on the U.S. Senate to reject David Chipman’s confirmation as director of the Department of Justice’s Bureau… Read More

May 25, 2021

Pressure Mounts on Red State Attorneys General To Cut Ties With Left-Wing Law Firm

Montana this month ended its relationship with a law firm that has deep ties to the Democratic Party, a victory for conservative legal figures pushing other red states to stop… Read More

May 25, 2021

New MT law opens public school sports and extracurriculars to private and homeschooled kids

A new Montana law effectively removes the attendance requirements for a child who is not in public school to participate in a school district’s sports or other extracurricular programs. On… Read More

May 25, 2021

Daines Introduces Bipartisan Package to Promote Retirement Security for Montanans

U.S. Senator Steve Daines is helping lead bipartisan efforts in the U.S. Senate to help Montanans prepare for retirement. The package includes Daines’ bipartisan “Retirement Savings Lost and Found Act” that helps Montanans track… Read More

May 24, 2021

AOC criticizes Biden statement of support for Israel as siding with ‘occupation’

U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y.,criticized President Biden over his Wednesday statement of support for Israel amid escalating violence with Hamas, claiming he gave little context for what stoked the tensions… Read More

May 13, 2021

Rep. Rosendale Statement on Cheney Removal

“For months it’s been clear that Cheney is unfit for any leadership role in the Republican Party. Conservatives tried to fix the problem in February, but weren’t listened to.  Even… Read More

May 13, 2021

Gianforte Signs Landmark Investment in Broadband Expansion

Governor Greg Gianforte today signed into law the ConnectMT Act, providing $275 million in federal funds to expand access to reliable broadband across Montana. “Too many of our communities, particularly… Read More

May 12, 2021

Guest Column: Bitter Bullock should find something better to do

Montana voters overwhelmingly rejected Steve Bullock’s recent attempt to represent us in the US Senate – he lost the race by over 60,000 votes. Based on the column he submitted… Read More

May 11, 2021

Bernie Sanders Pushing Back on Dem Calls for Removing SALT Deduction Cap

Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., who chairs the Senate Budget Committee, is flatly opposed to removing former President Donald Trump’s cap on what’s known as the SALT deduction on state and… Read More

May 10, 2021

USHER ANNOUNCES FOR SENATE DISTRICT 20

Representative Barry Usher (R-Laurel) has announced he is running for Montana Senate District 20. Usher, currently represents House District 40, consisting of North Rural Yellowstone County (Molt, Broadview, Acton &… Read More

May 4, 2021

Montana AG wants to disqualify Supreme Court from case involving itself

HELENA — In the escalating battle between leading Republicans and the Montana judiciary, Attorney General Austin Knudsen has asked that all seven justices of the Montana Supreme Court disqualify themselves… Read More

May 4, 2021

Montana Supreme Court Will Consider Challenge To New Judicial Appointment Law With Full Bench

The Montana Supreme Court will proceed with a full bench to consider a challenge to a new law that allows the governor to appoint judges and justices to court vacancies…. Read More

May 3, 2021

Daines Cosponsors Bill to Speed Critical Mineral Production

U.S. Senator Steve Daines cosponsored a bill to streamline the permitting process for domestic critical mineral production. Daines’ bill will help create Montana jobs, boost the economy, protect our national security… Read More

May 3, 2021

Ryan Zinke jumps on House seat

The U.S. Census last Monday revealed that Montana qualified for a second U.S. House seat, and the first person to announce his intent to fill it is a familiar face…. Read More

May 3, 2021

Medical marijuana initiative to appear on South Dakota 2020 ballot

South Dakota Secretary of State Steve Barnett announced Thursday that the petition submitted for an initiated measure on legalizing medical use marijuana has been validated and filed. The measure, titled… Read More

May 3, 2021

Psaki defends administration’s messaging on refugee cap

White House press secretary Jen Psaki on Monday tried to rebut criticism of the Biden administration’s refugee admissions plan after its faltering rollout at the end of last week. President… Read More

April 23, 2021

Daines, Rosendale, Urge DOI Secretary to Keep Commitment to Follow Science, Delist the Grizzly

Montana’s U.S. Senator Steve Daines and Congressman Matt Rosendale and the entire Wyoming and Idaho delegations today urged Secretary Deb Haaland to listen to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) study that states… Read More

April 23, 2021

Rep. Rosendale Introduces Health Freedom & Flexibility Act

Today, Representative Rosendale introduced the Health Freedom and Flexibility Act. This bill empowers Americans to make their own decisions on how they spend their hard-earned dollars on healthcare. Thirty-million Americans,… Read More

April 23, 2021

Governor Gianforte Signs Bill Authorizing Direct Patient Care

At a direct patient care facility in Billings, Governor Greg Gianforte today signed a bill expanding access to affordable, high-quality health care. “We’re committed to making affordable, high-quality health care… Read More

April 21, 2021

MT Judiciary, GOP Legislators disagree during investigatory committee

 The Legislature’s Special Select Committee on Judicial Transparency and Accountability met Monday afternoon to question Montana Supreme Court Justices and the Court Administrator. However, to some committee members’ disapproval, administrator… Read More

April 21, 2021

Lincoln Co. Lawmaker Seeks Review of Selenium Standard on Koocanusa

A Republican lawmaker from Northwest Montana has introduced a bill instructing the Montana Environmental Quality Council (EQC) to reanalyze the state’s newly adopted selenium standard, which was set to protect… Read More

April 21, 2021

Billings law to regulate massage businesses, fight human trafficking passes first reading

An ordinance to regulate massage businesses in Billings with the goal to cut down on human trafficking passed in a 8-3 vote at a City Council meeting Monday night. Council… Read More

April 13, 2021

Montana House endorses bill to let public request election to overturn health board orders

The Montana House has endorsed a bill that would let the public ask for an election to change local health boards’ actions. It’s the latest of a series of bills… Read More

April 13, 2021

Legislature refuses to comply with SupCo order on judicial emails

The attorney general’s office late Monday told the Montana Supreme Court that Republican legislators will not comply with the court’s order to halt their attempts to acquire and publicize internal… Read More

April 13, 2021

MT Supreme Court takes unusual step to keep internal emails from being released

The Montana Supreme Court on Sunday put the brakes on a legislative inquiry into the state court administrator’s emails, which recent revelations have shown to contain judges’ polls on pending… Read More

April 12, 2021

Daines to Introduce Bill to Prevent Taxpayer Funded Handouts for Illegal Immigrants

U.S. Senator Steve Daines announced he will introduce a bill to stop taxpayer dollars from going to states that are making any direct or indirect payments to illegal immigrants. This follows news that… Read More

April 12, 2021

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

April 1, 2021

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

March 31, 2021

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

March 30, 2021

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

March 30, 2021

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

March 30, 2021

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

March 30, 2021

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

March 25, 2021

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

March 24, 2021

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

March 23, 2021

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

March 23, 2021

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

March 23, 2021

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

March 19, 2021

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

March 18, 2021

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

March 18, 2021

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

March 18, 2021

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

March 17, 2021

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

March 12, 2021

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

March 12, 2021

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

March 11, 2021

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

March 8, 2021

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

March 7, 2021

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

March 5, 2021

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