Category: National

Federal Rule Change Sparks Debate Over Rural Veterans Employment Services
Senators push for rule reversal while Montana advocate proposes targeted exemptions for rural areas

Senate Reviews Mercer for Montana Federal Court Position
Former U.S. Attorney and State Rep. faces Senate questioning as Montana officials urge swift confirmation

Which Montana Organization Will Be First Prosecuted Under Federal Crackhouse Law?
Trump’s recent executive order targets so-called “harm reduction” programs protected by Montana law, putting state agencies and nonprofits in the crosshairs of federal prosecutors and funding cuts

Daines Presses Nominee on PROTECT Act, Tribal Law Enforcement Resources During Senate Hearing
Montana senator questions Indian Affairs nominee about urgent need for expanded tribal authority to prosecute non-Native drug traffickers

Montana Lawmakers Fight Federal Coal Ban That Would Cut Mine Life by 27 Years
Entire Montana delegation unites to challenge Bureau of Land Management decision

Trump Nominates Montana Rep. Bill Mercer to Federal District Court
Former U.S. Attorney and current state legislator nominated to serve on U.S. District Court for District of Montana

Montana Leads 23-State Coalition Challenging School Gender Policies as State Faces Own Parental Rights Battles
AG Knudsen files brief supporting parental rights in Delaware federal court case

Montana GOP Delegation Backs “Big Beautiful Bill” as Democrats Issue Dire Warnings
Republican delegation celebrates passage while state Democrats warn of healthcare ‘catastrophe’

Mountain West Leaders to Congress: Stop Handing Big Tech the AI Monopoly
Regional business coalition warns that patchwork state regulations create compliance barriers only tech giants can afford











