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Gallatin Court Upholds Housing Laws, Clears Path for More Building Across Montana

Homeowners Win Public Comment Battle, Lose Zoning Fight in Landmark Decision

Only ten states require voters be United States Citizens

Secretary Jacobsen Leads Coalition Urging DHS to Fortify Voter Verification Systems

Proposed Reforms to Federal Database Aim to Streamline Citizenship Checks, Reduce Costs, and Close Election Security Gaps

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers arrest suspected criminal aliens in Philadelphia

Montana Attorney General Signs Immigration Enforcement Agreement with Trump Administration

State troopers and investigative agents gain new authority to arrest illegal aliens, bolstering Montana’s border security.

Secretary Jacobsen and Montana Legislators Emphasize Voting Rights for U.S. Citizens Only

SB 185, a constitutional amendment making its way through the Montana Senate, would require that only U.S. citizens be allowed to vote.

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Montana Attorney General Advocates for Legislation to Protect Children from Drugs

SB261 expands child endangerment to include exposure to fentanyl, heroin, THC, and dispensary access.

A tentacle grows from the belly of a local police officer with a Hollywood camera at the end of it.

Are Montana Republicans the Party of Reality TV?

Before I make my argument that Montana Republicans are the party of reality TV, we need to define what we are talking about, so here’s a definition from Wikipedia: Reality television is a genre of television programming that documents purportedly unscripted real-life situations, often starring unfamiliar people rather than professional actors. Reality television emerged as…

Missoula County's Kangaroo Court with Kangaroo Judges presiding over a journalists pleas

When Kangaroos Run Courts, A Relationship with AI Becomes Inevitable

Facing a legal system stacked against him, Travis Mateer turns to AI for help in navigating the complexities of civil law and ‘lawfare’ in Missoula.

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Journalism Is Not A Popularity Contest

Facing criticism and opposition, Travis Mateer highlights the importance of independent journalism in uncovering the truth about homelessness in Missoula.

Mayor Davis’ Culture of Controlled Curiosity, Brought to You by Lee Enterprises

Travis Mateer critiques media framing of Missoula Mayor Andrea Davis’ involvement in the Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative, covering local politics, city officials, affordable housing, and media narratives for Western Montana News.

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Lawfare: A Very Effective Tool Of Attack

Travis Mateer reflects on how lawfare is used in politics to attack and delegitimize opponents. He shares his personal legal battles and creative resistance with the Lego Meth Lab, highlighting the high stakes of truth-telling.