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Politics

Politics shapes our communities, and Western Montana News is here to keep you informed. From local elections to national policy, we cover the issues that matter most to Montana residents. Stay up to date with in-depth reporting, analysis, and commentary on the decisions impacting our state and beyond.

Missoula Businesses Face Harassment Campaign After Sponsoring Republican Fair Booth
Montana Democrats’ Post-Election Memo Reveals Strategy, Panic, and Denial
Democratic Campaign Treasurer Embezzles $253K from Montana Political Groups
Missoula County Wants $5.76 Million More From Property Taxpayers to Fund Grant Bureaucracy and Climate Activism
Which Montana Organization Will Be First Prosecuted Under Federal Crackhouse Law?

Montana Legislature Approves Freedom Caucus Censure Demand of Trans Missoula Rep. Zephyr

The House approved the censure after the transgender representative said the legislature would see blood on their hands for banning “sex change” surgeries for minors

Montana Freedom Caucus Demands Censure of Missoula Representative Zephyr

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

Freedom Caucus Thwarts Enviro-Socialist Agenda

The defeated bill would have put the government’s thumb on the scale for “hobby project”

The Other Side of the Montana Constitution

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

What is the Problem with the GOP?

61% of Republican voters do not believe the 2020 Presidential election was valid, but party leadership is still in denial

No More Nuclear Sponges

It’s Time to Rethink How America Postures Its Nuclear Capabilities

Former Missoula Councilor Vindicated After “Sleepy Inn” Pandemic Boondoggle

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

Montana GOP Doubles Down on Blocking New Delegates to State Convention

The new rule from the Montana GOP violates state law and disenfranchises local parties, but MT GOP Executive Director says GOP lawyers okayed it

The Light at the End of the Tunnel is Not In Hoping for Better Government and Politicians

There is a light at the end of the tunnel, it’s We the People

Montana Citizenship Voting Bill Leaves More Questions Than Answers

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

Montana Freedom Caucus Legislators Urge “No” Vote on Central Bank Digital Currency Bill

“Oppose Central Bank Digital Currency in Montana”

Ravalli County Republicans Buck State GOP, Schedule Convention

The Montana GOP’s new rule on county convention scheduling violates state law, deprives local voices, and is out of order.

Hope

“Biblical hope is certainty concerning the promises of God, it is no guarantee of an earthly life free of pain. It is the promise of an eternal life with God if you belong to him.”