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Inspiring Young Artists to Honor Montana’s Law Enforcement Through Creativity

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Montana Attorney General Orders Ban on China-Based AI Platform, Citing Security Risks

State agencies ordered to block AI chatbot amid concerns over data breaches and foreign espionage

Man checking car engine with hood open by the side of a rural road.

Montana Highway Patrol and The Salvation Army Launch Voucher Program for Stranded Motorists

The program is starting in the Butte, Bozeman and Billings areas and will provide stranded motorists with vouchers for towing or lodging.

Rep. Llew Jones (HD 18) speaks to House Taxation Committee as sponsor of HB 231

House Approves Property Tax Overhaul Amid Rising Housing Costs

Permanent rate cut heads to Senate after strong bipartisan support, aiming to ease long-term tax burdens for homeowners, renters, and small businesses.

Montana Motor Vehicle Division office location

Montana Motor Vehicle Division Prepares for Office Closures Ahead of New System Launch

MVD and County Treasurer Offices to Pause Services March 13-16 for System Upgrade, Promising More Online Services and Faster Turnaround Time for Customers

I.D. O’Donnell (left), a pioneering agricultural leader, and Pretty Shield (right), a revered Apsáalooke medicine woman, are honored in the Gallery of Outstanding Montanans

Crow Indian Traditionalist and Irrigation Specialist to be Inducted into Gallery of Outstanding Montanans

Montana Historical Society to Honor Two Influential Figures at March 6 Induction Ceremony in the State Capitol

Entering public lands near Morris Lake in Montana

Senator Daines Leads Push to Expand Public Land Access for Montana Outdoorsmen

Bipartisan Bill Aims to Boost Hunting, Fishing, and Recreation Opportunities Across the State

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.

Seal of United States Department of the Treasury on the Building, Washington DC

Montana Secretary, With 19 Peers, Urges Trump to Repeal CTA Amid FinCEN Surveillance Concerns

Beneficial Ownership Information reporting enforcement measures started under the Biden administration fuel fears that weaponized oversight could leave small businesses exposed to future retribution by unfriendly regimes.

a tractor is loaded with logs in a forest

Land Board Meets to Approve Logging Projects in Western Montana

HELENA, Mont. — Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen motioned during the February Land Board meeting to green-light logging operations in Beaverhead, Flathead, and Sanders counties. The motion received unanimous support from her fellow Land Board colleagues. “It’s important for us to manage our forests in Montana responsibly. These projects will reduce fire fuel and…

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.

A dramatic scene depicting drugs and syringes on a dark surface, highlighting substance abuse risks.

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.

Mobile Lego Meth Lab

Lawfare: A Very Effective Tool Of Attack

Travis Mateer on Lawfare, Legal Battles, and Creative Resistance

Many people in vehicles lined up on Hawthorne Street behind The Poverello Center have been camping at the intersection of Pine for over a year.

From Local Ordinance to Supreme Court: Unpacking Missoula’s Urban Camping Debate

In his latest piece, Travis Mateer explores the complexities of Missoula’s Urban Crisis Camping Ordinance and its implications in light of the Supreme Court decision on Grants Pass v. Johnson.

(Ellen) Ellie (Hill Smith) Boldman.

Why My Ellie Boldman Problem Is Your Ellie Boldman Problem

In his weekly op-ed, Travis Mateer offers a candid profile and his personal experiences with Montana transplant politico Senator Ellie Boldman. Explore the controversies and key events shaping her influence in Missoula’s political landscape.

Montana’s Electoral Battleground: What to Expect in 2024

Explore the 2024 electoral landscape of Montana, a key battleground state with 4 electoral votes. Dive into an analysis of past elections, demographic shifts, and predictions for the upcoming presidential race.

The End of the World… and TikTok

This op-ed was originally published at Poor Roger’s Almanac. Against my advice and counsel, Greg Gianforte, the governor of the State of Montana, signed the TikTok bill sent to him a few weeks ago by the Montana legislature. TikTok is now officially verboten within the boundaries of the state and as of Jan. 01, 2024, any app…

The Target for Today: Missoula County, Montana

Missoula City and County governance has adopted failed policy positions of places like San Francisco and Portland, and it’s really starting to show