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Montana Supreme Court Declines to Block Abortion Amendment as CI-128 Takes Effect, Legal Fight Continues

“Justice delayed—not justice denied,” Montana Family Foundation says, vowing to continue fight in district court

Forest Health Advocacy Press Event

Historic Forest Deal Promises Montana Clearer Skies and Rural Economic Growth

Gov. Gianforte’s ‘Make Forests Healthy Again’ deal commits to aggressive timber targets and public accountability—but the real test comes in northwest Montana

Who Counts? Trump Poised To Try To Remove Noncitizens From Census

Montana Would Have Gained a Second House Seat Earlier Under a Citizen-Only Census Count, Reviving Debate Over Representation

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Montana Imposes Minimum 3-Year Sentence for Drunk Drivers Who Kill

Bobby’s Law targets drivers with blood alcohol levels double the legal limit

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Montana’s Bold Bet: Can 99-Year Leases Save Crumbling Historic Properties?

New legislation extends lease terms from 20 to 99 years, fundamentally changing the economics of historic preservation

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Montana Attorney General Launches Investigation Into Lee Enterprises Data Breach

Nearly 40,000 subscribers and employees had personal data including Social Security numbers compromised in cyberattack

A pro-life demonstrator holds a sign reading “Face It, Abortion Kills!” outside a Planned Parenthood clinic

Supreme Court Clears Path to Defund Planned Parenthood as ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Takes a Byrd Bath

Supreme Court clears the way to defund Planned Parenthood—now it’s Montana’s turn

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Montana’s Unemployment Rate Holds Steady at 2.8% for Second Straight Month

State maintains 8th consecutive month below 3% unemployment while ranking among nation’s top five for lowest jobless rates

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Montana Bets $2.5M on Local Innovation to Fix Rural Mental Health Gaps

State gives rural counties and tribes up to $250,000 each to design their own behavioral health solutions

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Citing Increased Fire Danger, Ravalli County Cuts Burning Season Short with Ban Starting June 30

Despite recent rainfall, ban takes effect Monday ending season four months early

Rep. Troy Downing (R-Mont.) speaks on the House floor Monday in support of H.R. 1190

House Advances Downing Bill that Expands Montana Rural Business Access to Capital Markets

Montana congressman’s first sponsored legislation would require SEC to prioritize rural small business capital formation

Governor Greg Gianforte meets with apprentices from Dick Anderson Construction in Helena

Bipartisan Bill Aims to Address Montana’s Construction, Manufacturing Worker Gap

Supporting Apprenticeship Colleges Act would provide grants to institutions offering construction and manufacturing training programs

Trump addresses the nation after striking Iran nuclear facilities

Montana GOP Leaders Rally Behind Trump’s Iran Strikes as Libertarians Condemn ‘Illegal’ Action

Swift GOP praise contrasts with Libertarian warnings about fracturing Trump’s coalition

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Montana Awards Nearly $500,000 in Rural Economy Development Grants

Commerce Department announces 2025 Opportunities in Rural Economies grant recipients across 22 projects statewide

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Montana Highway Patrol Graduates Largest Trooper Class in 20 Years

17 new troopers commissioned at Helena ceremony after 24 weeks of intensive training

Gianforte Calls on Montana Supreme Court to Uphold Trans Surgery Ban After Federal Ruling

Montana Governor Urges State Justices to Follow Federal Court’s Lead

Sen. Sheehy Introduces Bill to Provide Backpay to Service Members Discharged Over COVID Vaccine Mandate

Legislation aims to restore compensation for nearly 100,000 servicemembers and families affected by Biden administration’s vaccine requirement