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Gianforte Calls on Montana Supreme Court to Uphold Trans Surgery Ban After Federal Ruling

Montana Governor Urges State Justices to Follow Federal Court’s Lead

Montana Supreme Court Chamber

Montana Abortion Amendment Faces Serious Court Challenge Before July Deadline

Montana’s “abortion rights” constitutional amendment could be thrown out not because of what it says, but because of what voters never got to see.

"No Kings" Missoula March

‘No Kings’ Protest Brings Anti-Trump Message to Downtown Missoula

Missoulians join nationwide ‘No Kings’ protest movement with downtown march opposing Trump

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Frontier History: The 20th President

Garfield County’s Namesake Was a Scholar, Soldier, and Statesman—Not a Career Politician

Sen. Sheehy Introduces Bill to Provide Backpay to Service Members Discharged Over COVID Vaccine Mandate

Legislation aims to restore compensation for nearly 100,000 servicemembers and families affected by Biden administration’s vaccine requirement

US Sen. Steve Daines appears on FOX Business.

Montana Senate Delegation Calls for Destroying Iran’s Nuclear Capabilities, Stopping Short of Advocating U.S. Military Intervention

Daines and Sheehy align on Iran threat while expressing support for Israeli preemptive action

Missoula City Council Chambers

Missoula City, County Funnels Taxpayer Resources to Climate Smart Missoula in Questionable “Heat Data” Deal

Multi-million dollar spending pipeline disguised as simple data collection project

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Montana Ramps Up Broadband Expansion as Trump Admin Cuts Red Tape

New federal guidelines eliminate Biden-era requirements and embrace “technology neutrality” as Montana prepares to deploy $629 million in broadband funding

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Daines Proposes Constitutional Amendment to Ban Flag Desecration

Montana Republican continues nine-year push for constitutional protection against flag burning

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Do you believe the 2025 Montana Legislative Session prioritized the right issues for Montanans?

Business

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Montana Ramps Up Broadband Expansion as Trump Admin Cuts Red Tape

New federal guidelines eliminate Biden-era requirements and embrace “technology neutrality” as Montana prepares to deploy $629 million in broadband funding

Missoula’s Venture Medical Acquires Biotech Assets to Expand Wound Care Portfolio

Montana company adds FDA-cleared keratin technology and industry veteran to fuel national expansion

Downtown Big Timber

Four Montana Communities Join State’s Main Street Revitalization Program

Big Timber, Fort Benton, Wibaux and Winnett gain access to grants and technical assistance for downtown development

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Montana Sets New Business Registration Record with 6,500 New Companies in May

State on track to break 2024’s record of nearly 64,000 new business registrations

Trump Administration Extends Bull Mountains Mine Life by Nine Years as Montana Leaders Celebrate Energy Victory

Federal Approval Boosts Coal Industry, Jobs, and Economic Impact in Musselshell County

Montana Awards $320,000 in Grants to 25 Native-Owned Small Businesses

Commerce Department’s Indian Equity Fund supports Native American entrepreneurs across the state

Culture

Statue of James A. Garfield and U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC

Frontier History: The 20th President

Garfield County’s Namesake Was a Scholar, Soldier, and Statesman—Not a Career Politician

Montana Supreme Court Chamber

Montana Abortion Amendment Faces Serious Court Challenge Before July Deadline

Montana’s “abortion rights” constitutional amendment could be thrown out not because of what it says, but because of what voters never got to see.

"No Kings" Missoula March

‘No Kings’ Protest Brings Anti-Trump Message to Downtown Missoula

Missoulians join nationwide ‘No Kings’ protest movement with downtown march opposing Trump

Helena Mobilizes Municipal, State Resources for Coordinated Multiday “Juneteenth” Observance

City, state agencies, museums coordinate programming for recently established federal holiday

Montana Heritage Center rendering

Montana Heritage Center Nears Completion with Final $1M Fundraising Push

Historical Society launches final campaign to complete $60 million capital project by July 30

A young man and woman trade in their child for "freedom" and "choice" and wealth and power.

If the Bible Doesn’t Motivate You to Take a Stand, Maybe Satan Will?

The Satanic Temple’s Abortion Clinics and “Destruction Rituals” Are a Wake-Up Call to Christians

Government

Gianforte Calls on Montana Supreme Court to Uphold Trans Surgery Ban After Federal Ruling

Montana Governor Urges State Justices to Follow Federal Court’s Lead

Sen. Sheehy Introduces Bill to Provide Backpay to Service Members Discharged Over COVID Vaccine Mandate

Legislation aims to restore compensation for nearly 100,000 servicemembers and families affected by Biden administration’s vaccine requirement

US Sen. Steve Daines appears on FOX Business.

Montana Senate Delegation Calls for Destroying Iran’s Nuclear Capabilities, Stopping Short of Advocating U.S. Military Intervention

Daines and Sheehy align on Iran threat while expressing support for Israeli preemptive action

Missoula City Council Chambers

Missoula City, County Funnels Taxpayer Resources to Climate Smart Missoula in Questionable “Heat Data” Deal

Multi-million dollar spending pipeline disguised as simple data collection project

a close up of the wifi logo on the side of a bus

Montana Ramps Up Broadband Expansion as Trump Admin Cuts Red Tape

New federal guidelines eliminate Biden-era requirements and embrace “technology neutrality” as Montana prepares to deploy $629 million in broadband funding

Helena Mobilizes Municipal, State Resources for Coordinated Multiday “Juneteenth” Observance

City, state agencies, museums coordinate programming for recently established federal holiday

Politics

US Sen. Steve Daines appears on FOX Business.

Montana Senate Delegation Calls for Destroying Iran’s Nuclear Capabilities, Stopping Short of Advocating U.S. Military Intervention

Daines and Sheehy align on Iran threat while expressing support for Israeli preemptive action

Montana Supreme Court Chamber

Montana Abortion Amendment Faces Serious Court Challenge Before July Deadline

Montana’s “abortion rights” constitutional amendment could be thrown out not because of what it says, but because of what voters never got to see.

The US Flag flying high in the sky

Daines Proposes Constitutional Amendment to Ban Flag Desecration

Montana Republican continues nine-year push for constitutional protection against flag burning

"No Kings" Missoula March

‘No Kings’ Protest Brings Anti-Trump Message to Downtown Missoula

Missoulians join nationwide ‘No Kings’ protest movement with downtown march opposing Trump

Colstrip Generating Plant.

Downing, Zinke Seek Permanent Colstrip Relief from Federal Emissions Standards

Legislation would provide regulatory relief for Colstrip and other coal-fired power plants nationwide

US Capitol

Bipartisan Bill Aims to Combat Drug Trafficking on Montana Tribal Lands

PROTECT Act would expand tribal jurisdiction to prosecute non-Native drug offenders

National

Gianforte Calls on Montana Supreme Court to Uphold Trans Surgery Ban After Federal Ruling

Montana Governor Urges State Justices to Follow Federal Court’s Lead

Sen. Sheehy Introduces Bill to Provide Backpay to Service Members Discharged Over COVID Vaccine Mandate

Legislation aims to restore compensation for nearly 100,000 servicemembers and families affected by Biden administration’s vaccine requirement

The US Flag flying high in the sky

Daines Proposes Constitutional Amendment to Ban Flag Desecration

Montana Republican continues nine-year push for constitutional protection against flag burning

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Montana Leads 28-State Legal Challenge to Maine’s 72-Hour Gun Waiting Period

Legal challenge argues 72-hour waiting period violates Second Amendment protections under Supreme Court’s Bruen standard

Front view of the iconic Supreme Court building with classical columns and majestic architecture.

Montana AG Celebrates Supreme Court Victory Shielding Gun Manufacturers from Mexico Lawsuit

High court shuts down Mexico’s bid to sue American manufacturers over Mexican cartel and gun violence

Daines on Fox Business: Failure Is Not An Option. We Must Pass the Big Beautiful Bill

Daines Pushes for Big Beautiful Bill Passage, Warns of Chinese Agricultural Threats

Montana senator discusses Ukraine drone strikes, ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ during Fox Business appearance

Elections

Montana Supreme Court Chamber

Montana Abortion Amendment Faces Serious Court Challenge Before July Deadline

Montana’s “abortion rights” constitutional amendment could be thrown out not because of what it says, but because of what voters never got to see.

Montana Capitol

Montana’s Foreign Money ‘Ban’ Wouldn’t Have Stopped $3 Million in 2024 Abortion Amendment Funding

Watchdogs say the state’s election finance reform falls short of its promise to keep foreign influence out of ballot campaigns

Missoula County Elections Center

Missoula County Mails Out 75,000 Ballots for School and Special District Elections

Residents encouraged to plan early ballot returns for May 6th mail-only election

East Missoula Rural Fire Department Engine 521

East Missoula Fire District’s Levy Proposal Clarified Amid Initial Confusion

Community to vote on a proposed $300,000 levy for the East Missoula Rural Fire District in the upcoming Special District Election.

Silhouette of a hand placing a vote into a ballot box, symbolizing democracy.

Montana Seeks Federal Help to Clean Voter Rolls and Verify Eligibility

With support from the Trump administration, Montana plans deeper checks on voter eligibility

Judge Dan Wilson

Flathead Judge Dan Wilson Enters Montana Supreme Court Race

Conservative jurist seeks to succeed retiring Justice Beth Baker

Health

Gianforte Calls on Montana Supreme Court to Uphold Trans Surgery Ban After Federal Ruling

Montana Governor Urges State Justices to Follow Federal Court’s Lead

Sen. Sheehy Introduces Bill to Provide Backpay to Service Members Discharged Over COVID Vaccine Mandate

Legislation aims to restore compensation for nearly 100,000 servicemembers and families affected by Biden administration’s vaccine requirement

Safe Haven Baby Boxes Founder and CEO Monica Kelsey stands with Lockwood Fire Hall Chief Brandon Stevens and crew after announcing the first of several baby boxes to be installed and maintained across Montana

Montana’s First Safe Haven Baby Box Blessed at Lockwood Fire Hall

Second box planned for Missoula as state secures funding for eight additional Safe Haven installations

Free Summer Meals to Kids & Teens 18 and under

Montana Launches Summer Food Service Program for Children Statewide

Free meals available to all youth 18 and under through USDA-sponsored program

Montana Highway Patrol traffic management

Montana Officials Launch Summer Traffic Safety Campaign as ‘100 Deadliest Days’ Begin

Attorney General and Highway Patrol increase enforcement during Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day

Young woman holds "Chemical Abortion Harms Women" sign outside SCOTUS during Pro-Life rally

Sen. Daines, Pro-Life Leaders Urge FDA to Reassess Abortion Pill Safety After New Study

New study finds 1 in 10 women suffer serious complications from mifepristone