Category: Government

Montana Motor Vehicle Division Prepares for Office Closures Ahead of New System Launch
MVD and County Treasurer Offices to Pause Services March 13-16 for System Upgrade, Promising More Online Services and Faster Turnaround Time for Customers

Crow Indian Traditionalist and Irrigation Specialist to be Inducted into Gallery of Outstanding Montanans
Montana Historical Society to Honor Two Influential Figures at March 6 Induction Ceremony in the State Capitol

Senator Daines Leads Push to Expand Public Land Access for Montana Outdoorsmen
Bipartisan Bill Aims to Boost Hunting, Fishing, and Recreation Opportunities Across the State

Montana Attorney General Signs Immigration Enforcement Agreement with Trump Administration
State troopers and investigative agents gain new authority to arrest illegal aliens, bolstering Montana’s border security.

Montana Secretary, With 19 Peers, Urges Trump to Repeal CTA Amid FinCEN Surveillance Concerns
Beneficial Ownership Information reporting enforcement measures started under the Biden administration fuel fears that weaponized oversight could leave small businesses exposed to future retribution by unfriendly regimes.

Land Board Meets to Approve Logging Projects in Western Montana
HELENA, Mont. — Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen motioned during the February Land Board meeting to green-light logging operations in Beaverhead, Flathead, and Sanders counties. The motion received unanimous support from her fellow Land Board colleagues. “It’s important for us to manage our forests in Montana responsibly. These projects will reduce fire fuel and…

Secretary Jacobsen and Montana Legislators Emphasize Voting Rights for U.S. Citizens Only
SB 185, a constitutional amendment making its way through the Montana Senate, would require that only U.S. citizens be allowed to vote.

Montana Attorney General Advocates for Legislation to Protect Children from Drugs
SB261 expands child endangerment to include exposure to fentanyl, heroin, THC, and dispensary access.

Lawfare: A Very Effective Tool Of Attack
Travis Mateer on Lawfare, Legal Battles, and Creative Resistance

From Local Ordinance to Supreme Court: Unpacking Missoula’s Urban Camping Debate
In his latest piece, Travis Mateer explores the complexities of Missoula’s Urban Crisis Camping Ordinance and its implications in light of the Supreme Court decision on Grants Pass v. Johnson.

Why My Ellie Boldman Problem Is Your Ellie Boldman Problem
In his weekly op-ed, Travis Mateer offers a candid profile and his personal experiences with Montana transplant politico Senator Ellie Boldman. Explore the controversies and key events shaping her influence in Missoula’s political landscape.

Montana’s Electoral Battleground: What to Expect in 2024
Explore the 2024 electoral landscape of Montana, a key battleground state with 4 electoral votes. Dive into an analysis of past elections, demographic shifts, and predictions for the upcoming presidential race.











