Category: Politics

The Nonpartisan Judge Lie
Jefferson warned us about the dangerous myth that judges somehow transcend political passion. Montana’s CI-132 would enshrine that lie in our constitution.

Montana Family Foundation Building Multi-Million Dollar Policy Hub Three Blocks from Capitol
Three-story facility will house policy staff, Christian attorneys, and nonprofit incubator

Daines Pushes to Save Gordon Butte Hydropower Project Before Year-End Deadline
Bill would extend construction deadlines for 37 projects nationwide representing $6.5 billion in investment

Two Gun Incidents in 10 Days Spark Debate Over Crime, Transparency in Missoula
Pattern of downtown gun violence sparks questions about how officials share crime information

Montana Leads 27 States Challenging Hawaii’s Gun Carry Ban at Supreme Court
State flips longstanding presumption by banning firearm carry in businesses unless owners explicitly allow it

Glacier, Yellowstone Prioritize American Families With New $100 Fee for International Visitors
Interior Department announces $250 annual pass for nonresidents, $100 per-person surcharge at 11 parks

Missoula Touts High Score From National LGBTQ+ Group After Flouting State Law and Adopting Pride Flag
City earned points for adopting Pride flag to skirt state law banning it from schools

Montana Partners With Trump Administration to Verify Voter Citizenship Status
85% of Montana voters support citizen-only voting in 2023 poll

Property Tax Bills Passed by Democrats and ‘Defecting Republicans’
Missoula County Republican Leader Criticizes Gianforte, Legislators Over SB 542 and HB 231

Montana’s New Property Tax Laws Pick Winners and Losers
State Rep. Shannon Maness explains why he and 32 other Republicans voted against the new property tax legislation

Vetting Doesn’t Divide Republicans — Dishonesty Does
Montana House candidate Trevor Walter says party questionnaires aren’t about loyalty — they’re about giving voters the truth they deserve

New Federal Court Case Confirms That Montana Should Join the Call for an Amendments Convention
Legal ruling provides clarity on state powers to propose federal amendments











