Category: Politics

Downing Bill Would Help Montana Businesses Spot AI Hype
Cost-neutral legislation aims to help Montana businesses determine when AI tools are worth adopting—and when they aren’t

Montana Supreme Court Splits Rulings on Nonpartisan Judicial Ballot Measures
Court approves measure to prohibit party labels on judicial ballots, rejects companion proposal

If You Don’t Want Kings, Take Off the Partisan Blinders
“Both sides” guilty of enabling presidential overreach, Koopman argues

Montana Senator Co-Sponsors Bill Making It Easier to Try Violent Juveniles as Adults
“Ensuring Americans have safe communities to live in is both common sense and one of government’s most basic duties.”

Montana Senators React to Government Shutdown Ending
Senate votes 60-40 to end 41-day shutdown as eight Democrats join Republicans

Montana Issues Partial SNAP Benefits as Federal Shutdown Nears End
State issues 65% of maximum allotments as Senate passes bill to fully fund program through September 2026

Downing Bill Would Ensure Cemetery Access on Memorial Day, Veterans Day
Legislation would guarantee Gold Star families can visit gravesites on Memorial Day, Veterans Day

Missoula Conservatives Can Win — If We Show Up
Missoula’s future depends on conservatives showing up, stepping up, and getting involved, writes newly elected Missoula GOP Chairman.

Montana Housing Crisis Drives Downing’s Federal Repair Program Push
Downing’s bipartisan bill would provide repair grants to homeowners, forgivable loans to small landlords with affordability strings attached

Daines: Major Flight Delays Coming as Shutdown Sets Historic Record
Montana Senator warns of airline disruptions as Democrats block 14th vote to reopen government on day 35 of shutdown

Helena City Commission Candidate Leaves Threatening Voicemail for Senator Sheehy
Haley McKnight wished cancer and death on Sheehy after his vote on GOP reconciliation bill











