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Montana Politician Faces Jail Time, Fine for Alleged Role in Improper State Contract
Dec 22, 2025
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Zachery Schmidt
in Crime, Government, Politics
State DOJ seeks suspension of Sen. Jason Ellsworth over alleged scheme involving business partner’s $171,000 contract
Eric Strauss to Lead Montana Department of Corrections
Dec 22, 2025
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Montana Governor’s Office
in Government, Politics
The Clancy resident takes over leadership of the department from Director Mike Gootkin
The Montana Constitution’s State University Quagmire
Dec 22, 2025
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Rob Natelson
in Education, Government, Law
Montana Supreme Court grants unelected regents authority beyond legislative control
Montana Families Face Uncertainty After Judge Blocks ESA Program
Dec 22, 2025
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Zachery Schmidt
in Education, Government, Law
2,400 families left scrambling after preliminary injunction halts funding through June 2026
Missoula Crime Report – December 21, 2025
Dec 22, 2025
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by
Staff Writer
in Crime
Notable Increase in Welfare Checks and Disturbances Across Neighborhoods
Missoula Crime Report – December 20, 2025
Dec 21, 2025
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by
Staff Writer
in Crime
Multiple Burglaries and DUI Incidents Marked the Day
Property Taxes Turn Montana Owners Into Renters
Dec 20, 2025
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Wesley Thiessen
in Government, Housing, Money, Opinion
Annual property taxes turn a constitutional right into a government privilege
Beating Swords Into Plowshares, Montana Style
Dec 20, 2025
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Roger Mitchell
in National, Opinion, Politics
From decommissioning Malmstrom’s silos to reinvesting defense dollars in infrastructure – what peace might mean for Montana
Montana GOP’s new leadership undermines party’s values
Dec 20, 2025
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Staff Writer
in Government, Letters to the Editor, Politics
Corvallis resident questions Wittich election, calls for accountability from Republican legislators
HB 680 — A Bad Deal for Montana’s Historic Treasures
Dec 20, 2025
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Trevor Walter
in Government, Opinion, Politics
HD69 Candidate Trevor Walter Argues Against Law Allowing 99-Year Leases of Historic Towns
Needed: Bipartisan Comprehensive Permitting Reform
Dec 20, 2025
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by
Staff Writer
in Energy, Environment, Letters to the Editor, Politics
I’m glad that Senators Daines and Sheehy and Representatives Downing and Zinke supported the Secure Rural Schools program to help finance several counties’ schools. But all counties need revenues to help finance infrastructure, schools, and a host of other needs. One solution: build more clean energy projects. Stillwater and Rosebud counties praise the large tax…
Missoula Crime Report – December 18, 2025
Dec 20, 2025
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Staff Writer
in Crime
Incidents of disturbances and medical assists dominated the day.