Category: Government

Governors Gianforte and DeSantis Call for Balanced Budget Amendment to the U.S. Constitution
Stressing fiscal responsibility, the governors push for a constitutional amendment to curb federal spending

Missoula Judge Molloy Criticized for Anti-Trump Rant at Montana Naturalization Ceremony
Court transcripts confirm judge compared January 6 to the Civil War and drew contrast between Trump’s leadership and Washington’s.

Ellsworth Survives Expulsion Votes as Freedom Caucus Pushes for Another Attempt
Freedom Caucus Calls for Another Expulsion Vote, Urges Public Pressure on Democrats

Avian Influenza Outbreak Detected in Gallatin County, Montana
First domestic case of the year prompts heightened biosecurity measures

Senator Daines Addresses Fentanyl Crisis in Meeting with Chinese Vice Premier
Daines urges continued high-level talks to curb fentanyl precursor flow from China.

Health Freedom Group Urges ‘No’ Vote on HB 377 Over Concerns About Parental Rights
Advocates say amendment to HB 377 weakens parental access to teen health records

Montana GOP Calls for Senator Jason Ellsworth’s Resignation Following Ethics Violations
Call for Resignation Follows Ethics Report, Contract Scandal, and GOP Rebuke

Montana Honors 98-Year-Old Veteran Jack Kindelman for Lifetime of Service
From World War II to decades of volunteer work, Jack Kindelman’s life reflects a deep and enduring commitment to service.

Montana AG Joins Multistate Brief Supporting Immediate Deportation of Tren de Aragua Members
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen joins a 26-state coalition urging the U.S. Court of Appeals to lift a restraining order preventing the immediate deportation of Tren de Aragua gang members.

Montana Land Board Approves $4.5 Million Oil and Gas Lease Sale
Blaine, Richland, Roosevelt, and Toole counties included in latest lease sales

Ravalli County Residents Asked to Weigh In on Future of Public Lands
County officials launch public survey to gather input on land use, resource management, and economic impacts of public lands.

Fish, Wildlife & Parks Employees Receive Outstanding Service Award for Heroic Acts
The award highlights state employees’ exceptional dedication and heroism in crisis situations.











