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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.
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…
Secretary Jacobsen and Montana Legislators Emphasize Voting Rights for U.S. Citizens Only
SB 185, a constitutional amendment making its way through the Montana Senate, would require that only U.S. citizens be allowed to vote.
Daines, Sheehy, Zinke, Downing Urge Postmaster General to Address USPS Issues in Bozeman and Belgrade
U.S. Senator Steve Daines, Senator Tim Sheehy, Congressman Ryan Zinke, and Congressman Troy Downing have sent a letter to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy requesting urgent action to address ongoing mail service disruptions in Bozeman and Belgrade, Montana. In their letter, the officials highlighted problems such as misdelivered packages, challenges in tracking shipments, and staff shortages…
Montana Attorney General Advocates for Legislation to Protect Children from Drugs
SB261 expands child endangerment to include exposure to fentanyl, heroin, THC, and dispensary access.
Catalyst Montana Funding Prompts Calls for State Inquiry
According to publicly available grant data from USAID, the leftwing Montana Human Rights Network—rebranded Catalyst Montana—received 71% of its funding through taxpayer grants.
Are Montana Republicans the Party of Reality TV?
Travis Mateer examines the influence of reality TV on Missoula law enforcement, exploring how shows like Live PD and Frontier Force blur the lines between public service and entertainment.
Is Anything About Surajit Khanna’s Returning Youth Initiative Real?
The Khanna Con: Is Dr. Khanna exploiting Montana’s well-meaning do-gooders for photo-ops, while offering little real help to those he claims to serve?
Journalism Is Not A Popularity Contest
Facing criticism and opposition, Travis Mateer highlights the importance of independent journalism in uncovering the truth about homelessness in Missoula.
It’s Clear As Mud Where The Rubber Hits The Road In Missoula
Investigating Missoula’s church parking lot homeless initiative and its implications for the community and local politics
Failure Is The Plan
A feature, not a bug: Analyzing the intentional subversion behind political failures in America’s cultural and economic priorities.
Mayor Davis’ Culture of Controlled Curiosity, Brought to You by Lee Enterprises
Examining the Media Narratives and Local Implications of Missoula Mayor Andrea Davis’ Participation in the Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative
The Elephant In The Room
Montana’s Darin Gaub attended the 2024 RNC Convention noting that it was a party for some and a duty for others.
Lawfare: A Very Effective Tool Of Attack
Travis Mateer on Lawfare, Legal Battles, and Creative Resistance
Am I Seeing the Twilight of Missoula’s Rattlesnake Democrats?
Unveiling the Hidden Power Dynamics in Missoula’s Exclusive Rattlesnake Neighborhood




