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Government

Montana Governor Greg Gianforte stands with President Trump and coal workers

Trump Revives Coal With Executive Order as Gianforte, Montana Leaders Rally Behind Industry

Bull Mountains Mine may benefit from clean coal push as state officials praise new direction on energy independence

Property taxes

Deadline Approaching for Montanans to Access Property Tax Relief

PTAP and MDV programs offer tax reductions for eligible homeowners and veterans.

Downtown Hamilton, Montana

Montana Department of Commerce Opens Applications for Rural Planning Grants

Grants aim to boost strategic economic planning in rural Montana communities

Parental rights

Montana’s Legal Push for Abortion Parental Consent Draws Wide Support for Supreme Court Review

Eighteen states, 43 organizations, and key leaders rally behind Montana’s push for parental consent laws in abortion cases.

Freedom Foundation Criticizes Montana Teachers Union’s Financial Ties to “Radical” Organizations

Union funding of activist groups and race-focused education materials draws scrutiny from watchdogs and policymakers.

Parental Rights Advocates Warn New Amendment to HB 377 Could Encourage “Medical Kidnapping”

Group says HB 377 now requires CPS reports before parents can be denied medical access — raising fears of medical overreach.

Missoula County Announces Substance Abuse Grant Opportunities and Construction Plans

Local government announces grant applications and provides pre-engineered building plans for residents.

Public Meeting for Creston Maintenance Site Gravel Pit Canceled

Prime Cut Construction LLC Withdraws Opencut Mining Permit Application

Gov. Gianforte holding a press conference with Billings law enforcement

“Busting at the seams” County Jails Could See Relief from $150 Million State Prison Expansion

The funding seeks to boost public safety and mitigate overcrowding in county jails due to high crime rates linked to open border policies

Jeannette Rankin

Montana Honors Jeannette Rankin with a Dedicated Day

April 2nd declared as “Jeannette Rankin Day” in Montana, celebrating the first woman elected to U.S. Congress

Colstrip Steam Electric Station

Montana Congressional Delegation Urges Reversal of Biden’s Energy Policies to Support Colstrip Power Plant

A joint letter to the Trump EPA seeks exemptions to sustain Montana’s energy infrastructure and reduce consumer costs.

Plastic bags with cocaine are in a cardboard package box

Montana Joins Coalition Urging Closure of Drug Trafficking Loophole

The coalition of attorneys general seeks to amend CBP’s Entry Type 86 program to tighten U.S. border security against illegal drug imports.

Parental rights

Governor Gianforte Appeals to U.S. Supreme Court to Uphold Parental Rights in Montana

Governor files amicus brief urging reversal of Montana Supreme Court’s decision on abortion consent law.

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen during a 2023 informational video.

Montana GOP Claims Political Bias in Trial Against AG Austin Knudsen

Alleges partisanship is undermining justice, citing similar tactics used against President Trump.

Owen David James arraigned in Butte

Montana DCI Agents Secure Nine-Year Sentence for Drug Trafficker

Efforts by local law enforcement lead to substantial prison time for trafficker involved in meth and fentanyl distribution

Is it Really, “Your Body, Your Choice”?

Why are taxpayers footing the bill for abortions and trans surgeries in Montana—with no choice in the matter?

Wells Fargo Drops ESG Commitments Under Multi-State Legal Pressure

Led by Montana AG Austin Knudsen, a multi-state investigation addresses deceptive trade practices around ESG, influencing Wells Fargo’s significant policy reversal.

GRIT Conference Comes to Montana: Multi-State Training Against Human Trafficking

The 2025 Greater Rockies Immersive Training Conference aims to enhance strategies against human trafficking.