Category: Politics
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
Eric Strauss to Lead Montana Department of Corrections
The Clancy resident takes over leadership of the department from Director Mike Gootkin
Beating Swords Into Plowshares, Montana Style
From decommissioning Malmstrom’s silos to reinvesting defense dollars in infrastructure – what peace might mean for Montana
Montana GOP’s new leadership undermines party’s values
Corvallis resident questions Wittich election, calls for accountability from Republican legislators
HB 680 — A Bad Deal for Montana’s Historic Treasures
HD69 Candidate Trevor Walter Argues Against Law Allowing 99-Year Leases of Historic Towns
Needed: Bipartisan Comprehensive Permitting Reform
I’m glad that Senators Daines and Sheehy and Representatives Downing and Zinke supported the Secure Rural Schools program to help finance several counties’ schools. But all counties need revenues to help finance infrastructure, schools, and a host of other needs. One solution: build more clean energy projects. Stillwater and Rosebud counties praise the large tax…
Knudsen Joins GOP Attorneys General Urging Ban on Virginia AG Who Fantasized About Murder
Montana AG says Jones’ violent rhetoric poses threat to public trust and fellow attorneys general
Cascade County Republicans Need Leadership That Respects Bylaws
Recent events within the Cascade County Republican Central Committee (CCRCC) have raised serious concerns about the leadership practices guiding our organization. Cancelling the monthly Central Committee meeting for November, the Executive Board called an Executive Board meeting in its place on November 12, 2025. In a vote taken by the Executive Board members, the Executive…
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
Montana’s Prosperity Depends on Industry, Not Vacation Homes
Instead of stewarding our natural resources to provide prosperity, the Treasure State has locked them away behind red tape, activist lawsuits, and federal micromanagement
Daines Joins GOP Push to Halt Taxpayer Funding of Congressional Abortion Coverage
Republican lawmakers say OPM has violated Smith Amendment by subsidizing health plans that cover elective abortions
Governor Gianforte Cuts Ribbon on FBI Field Office in Billings
New office to tackle violent crime, drug trafficking and public corruption as FBI investigations in Montana surge 66 percent
