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Montana GOP Cuts Off Funding and Support for “Out of Line Nine” Republican Senators
Party will no longer fund or support nine senators accused of aligning with Democrats, but admits it cannot formally expel them.
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 GOP Claims Political Bias in Trial Against AG Austin Knudsen
Alleges partisanship is undermining justice, citing similar tactics used against President Trump.
Montana Delegation Missed the Chance to Shine
When it mattered most, Montana’s leaders bent to pressure instead of standing for principle.
Audit Clears Regier, Refuting Montana Free Press Report; Republicans Call for Retraction
Republicans seek retraction after audit clears Regier and disputes Montana Free Press narrative.
Gianforte Signs Law Limiting Court Power to Block Legislation
New law bans Montana courts from using weaker legal tests to pause bills passed by the Legislature.
If Trans Legislators Can See the Full CPS File on the Kolstads’ Daughter, Why Can’t the Kolstads?
Civil rights attorney Matthew Monforton says Montana lawmakers want access to CPS records—but not for the parents who lost their child.
Governors Gianforte and DeSantis Call for Balanced Budget Amendment to the U.S. Constitution
Stressing fiscal responsibility, the governors push for a constitutional amendment to curb federal spending
Missoula Judge Molloy Criticized for Anti-Trump Rant at Montana Naturalization Ceremony
Court transcripts confirm judge compared January 6 to the Civil War and drew contrast between Trump’s leadership and Washington’s.
Ellsworth Survives Expulsion Votes as Freedom Caucus Pushes for Another Attempt
Freedom Caucus Calls for Another Expulsion Vote, Urges Public Pressure on Democrats
Senator Daines Addresses Fentanyl Crisis in Meeting with Chinese Vice Premier
Daines urges continued high-level talks to curb fentanyl precursor flow from China.
Health Freedom Group Urges ‘No’ Vote on HB 377 Over Concerns About Parental Rights
Advocates say amendment to HB 377 weakens parental access to teen health records
Montana GOP Calls for Senator Jason Ellsworth’s Resignation Following Ethics Violations
Call for Resignation Follows Ethics Report, Contract Scandal, and GOP Rebuke
It’s Time to Deport Montana’s Housing Crisis
As mass deportations accelerate, Missoula must not be overlooked—it must be ground zero.
Wolves, Hyenas and Legislators Run in Packs
The Wolves in GOP Clothing: Montana’s Nine Align with Democrats.
Chaotic Scene at Butte St. Patrick’s Day Parade as Protester Disrupts Zinke Float
Anti-Zinke protester yells, strikes parade-goer with sign as parents shield children
Gallatin and Missoula County Republicans Censure ‘Out of Line Nine’ as Pro-Life Group Supports Recall Effort
Grassroots Republicans take action as local GOP committees censure state senators accused of undermining conservative priorities.
Montana GOP Rebukes ‘Out of Line Nine’ for Undermining Republican Control
Frustrated Voters Accuse Rogue Senators of Undermining Conservative Mandate