Author: Zachery Schmidt

Montana Politician Faces Jail Time, Fine for Alleged Role in Improper State Contract
State DOJ seeks suspension of Sen. Jason Ellsworth over alleged scheme involving business partner’s $171,000 contract

Montana Families Face Uncertainty After Judge Blocks ESA Program
2,400 families left scrambling after preliminary injunction halts funding through June 2026

Judge With History of Democratic Donations Rules Montana Must Issue Nonbinary Driver’s License
State’s first openly gay judge rules denial of nonbinary license violated state constitution’s equal protection guarantee

Left-Wing Law Firm Represents Environmental Groups Suing Montana Energy Giant
Earthjustice challenges Northwestern Energy’s data center contracts, citing lack of PSC approval

Montana Supreme Court Splits Rulings on Nonpartisan Judicial Ballot Measures
Court approves measure to prohibit party labels on judicial ballots, rejects companion proposal

Montana Senator Co-Sponsors Bill Making It Easier to Try Violent Juveniles as Adults
“Ensuring Americans have safe communities to live in is both common sense and one of government’s most basic duties.”

Montana Senators React to Government Shutdown Ending
Senate votes 60-40 to end 41-day shutdown as eight Democrats join Republicans

Report: Montana’s Manufacturing Industry Creates over $2B in Wages
“Manufacturing continues to be a strong and resilient sector of the Montana economy.”͏

Report: Majority of Montana’s Long-Term Debt Tied to Pensions
Pensions account for 60 percent of Montana’s state and local long-term debt.









