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- After Conservative Backlash Over Legislative Collapse, RINO Removal Project Expands into Montana
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- Gianforte Touts Legislative Wins as Freedom Caucus Blasts Property Tax Bill
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- Montana Bill Raises Alarm Over Human Experimentation Standards
Montana Senators Work to Preserve Bull Mountains Mine Jobs and Energy Security
SB362 Provides Temporary Relief While the Crow Revenue Act Establishes a Lasting Solution for Montana’s Energy and Jobs
New Montana Law Lifts Veil on Judicial Candidates’ Political Leanings
The new law aims to enhance transparency in judicial elections by allowing party contributions, aligning with recent Supreme Court rulings on political speech.
Missoula’s Johnson Street Shelter Closure Raises Questions on Homeless Strategy
Missoula shuts down Johnson Street Shelter after four years, highlighting over a decade of failed homeless policies and years of COVID fund mismanagement
Justifying a False Narrative with a Bad Picture
No, Ukraine is not the dam holding back Russia from trying to consume the rest of Europe
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
Gallatin Court Upholds Housing Laws, Clears Path for More Building Across Montana
Homeowners Win Public Comment Battle, Lose Zoning Fight in Landmark Decision
Montana Senators Push to Ban Russian Mineral Imports—But Is It About Jobs or Sanctions?
Proposal to ban Russian minerals could benefit Montana mining, but leaves broader American First concerns unaddressed
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’s Fight for Life is in the Hopper
Montanans For Life Chair Robin Sertell on the Legislative Battle to Protect Life in Montana—From Womb to Tomb
Secretary Jacobsen Leads Coalition Urging DHS to Fortify Voter Verification Systems
Proposed Reforms to Federal Database Aim to Streamline Citizenship Checks, Reduce Costs, and Close Election Security Gaps
Montana Moves Closer to Official Collegiate Shooting Sports
Resolution Aims to Bring Collegiate Shooting Teams, Scholarships, and Economic Growth to Montana’s Campuses
Montana Telehealth Options Could Expand Under New Bipartisan Senate Bill
Senator Steve Daines Backs Bipartisan Bill to Expand Telehealth Access for Rural Montanans
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
COVID: A Modern-day Hydra
Montana lawmakers in Helena sidestep a fight against mRNA shots despite growing suspicions.
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.
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.
Daines Introduces Bill to Protect Montanans from Immoral Death Tax
Legislation Aims to End ‘Destructive’ Estate Tax for Montana Farms, Ranches, and Small Businesses
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…