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Montana Politics
The Nonpartisan Judge Lie
Jefferson warned us about the dangerous myth that judges somehow transcend political passion. Montana’s CI-132 would enshrine that lie in our constitution.
Missoula Touts High Score From National LGBTQ+ Group After Flouting State Law and Adopting Pride Flag
City earned points for adopting Pride flag to skirt state law banning it from schools
Vetting Doesn’t Divide Republicans — Dishonesty Does
Montana House candidate Trevor Walter says party questionnaires aren’t about loyalty — they’re about giving voters the truth they deserve
Montana Supreme Court Splits Rulings on Nonpartisan Judicial Ballot Measures
Court approves measure to prohibit party labels on judicial ballots, rejects companion proposal
Interim Study Committees: Stop Studying the Problem — Start Solving It
Montana House District 69 candidate Trevor Walter argues lawmakers should consult field experts directly instead of forming costly study committees
Butte-Silver Bow Levies Tax Against Property Owners to Cover SNAP as Democrats Block Federal Funding
Emergency powers designed for disasters used to impose permanent tax with no repayment mechanism
Helena City Commission Candidate Leaves Threatening Voicemail for Senator Sheehy
Haley McKnight wished cancer and death on Sheehy after his vote on GOP reconciliation bill
Billings Mayoral Candidate Mike Nelson’s DEI Board Role Surfaces Amid National Backlash
Nelson’s founding role on Chamber’s DEI advisory board emerges as potential issue in November election
Our Republic Only Works If We Do
Freedom depends on citizens who stay engaged, informed, and unafraid to speak up — writes Trevor Walter, candidate for Montana House District 69
The Inflation Reduction Act Broke Medicare—and Montana’s Seniors and Veterans Are Paying the Price
Three years after passage, the Inflation Reduction Act is leaving Montana’s retirees and veterans with higher bills and fewer Medicare options.
Montana GOP Names Andrew Pierce as New Executive Director
Hillsdale College graduate to oversee party operations ahead of 2026 election cycle
Democratic Campaign Treasurer Embezzles $253K from Montana Political Groups
Abbey Lee Cook admits to three-year scheme defrauding high-profile campaigns including Zephyr, Alke, and Lynch
The Modern Age that is Driving Us All Nutty
A Montana Rural Reflection on Urban Dysfunction Both Social & Political
Montana: A Purple Beast in a Red Coat In The Wild Wild West
Montana GOP Treasurer Bill Lussenheide dissects the Treasure State’s fierce and contradictory political soul—from labor populism to rural conservatism.
Mansfield’s Stand: How a Montana Statesman Forged Peace
A Montana Senator’s moral courage shaped U.S.–Japan reconciliation
Trump Nominates Montana Rep. Bill Mercer to Federal District Court
Former U.S. Attorney and current state legislator nominated to serve on U.S. District Court for District of Montana
Montana GOP Delegation Backs “Big Beautiful Bill” as Democrats Issue Dire Warnings
Republican delegation celebrates passage while state Democrats warn of healthcare ‘catastrophe’

