Government

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

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.

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…

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

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

Travis Mateer on Lawfare, Legal Battles, and Creative Resistance

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.

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.

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.

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…

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

The trans Missoula Rep. said he hoped the next time the Legislature prayed they would see blood on their hands if they banned “sex change” operations on minor children

Montana’s original constitution, adopted in 1889, contained important safeguards against cronyism and excessive taxes, spending, and debt.

The City of Missoula is attempting to sell the rundown motel originally purposed as a “quarantine shelter” at a $200,000 taxpayer loss

As written, HB 402 could lead to digital IDs, insecure citizen data, and sanction non-citizen voting

“Oppose Central Bank Digital Currency in Montana”

A bill in the Montana Legislature would protect Montana families and defend the Constitution from Executive overreach on War Powers