Category: Politics

Missoula Republicans Organize Food Drive While Local Activists Plan Political Theater at County Courthouse
GOP launches community food drive as SNAP benefits suspended, contrasting with activist groups’ planned “Die-In” demonstration

Missoula Activists Plan ‘Die-In’ as Democrats Block 13th Reopening Vote
Senate Democrats block funding as local activists target Republicans over SNAP cuts

Montana Democrats Use SNAP, Food Banks as Political Tool to Cover Congressional Shutdown Tactics
Activist groups pressure Gianforte to drain state fund with no reimbursement guarantee while Democrats refuse to reopen government

The ‘Conservative Case for WARD’ Isn’t Conservative
Using water policy to back-door price controls isn’t conservatism—it’s progressivism.

Regier, Hedalen Announce Legislation to End State Funding for ‘Woke’ Teacher Conferences
Senate President reserves first bill for 2027 session following controversial educator conference recordings

How Montana’s SB 218 Was Gutted: The Politics of Legislative Poison Pills
HD 69 candidate Trevor Walter details how a bill protecting children from gender-transition procedures was weakened by ‘poison pill’ amendments in 2025 session

Montana’s Downing Seeks Clarity on Argentine Beef Imports as Trump Defends Trade Strategy
Republican lawmakers from cattle states request transparency on trade policy as president cites tariff benefits

Missoula Mayoral Forum Scrapped Hours Before Event, Won’t Be Rescheduled
Cancellation eliminates voters’ primary opportunity to question mayor, challenger together

Tester Ally Appointed Montana Democratic Party Vice Chair After Predecessor’s Three-Day Tenure
Former senator’s loyalist fills role after critic’s brief tenure and resignation

Anti-Trump Protesters Rally in Downtown Missoula as ‘No Kings’ Movement Returns
Same groups, lower turnout, higher temperature as anti-Trump resistance returns to downtown











