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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

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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.

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Montana GOP Names Andrew Pierce as New Executive Director

Hillsdale College graduate to oversee party operations ahead of 2026 election cycle

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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.

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Mansfield’s Stand: How a Montana Statesman Forged Peace

A Montana Senator’s moral courage shaped U.S.–Japan reconciliation

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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

Trump Signs Big Beautiful Bill with Montana Sen. Daines in Attendance

Montana GOP Delegation Backs “Big Beautiful Bill” as Democrats Issue Dire Warnings

Republican delegation celebrates passage while state Democrats warn of healthcare ‘catastrophe’

The Left’s Political Philosophy: Persuasion with a Government Club

When government becomes the left’s favorite tool for social change

A pro-life demonstrator holds a sign reading “Face It, Abortion Kills!” outside a Planned Parenthood clinic

Supreme Court Clears Path to Defund Planned Parenthood as ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Takes a Byrd Bath

Supreme Court clears the way to defund Planned Parenthood—now it’s Montana’s turn

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ACLU Montana Weaponizes Race in Latest Challenge to New Voter Registration Law

Third voting law challenge in six years prompts questions about “disproportionate” effect on Native Americans, litigation strategy and true motivations

Trump addresses the nation after striking Iran nuclear facilities

Montana GOP Leaders Rally Behind Trump’s Iran Strikes as Libertarians Condemn ‘Illegal’ Action

Swift GOP praise contrasts with Libertarian warnings about fracturing Trump’s coalition

US Sen. Steve Daines appears on FOX Business.

Montana Senate Delegation Calls for Destroying Iran’s Nuclear Capabilities, Stopping Short of Advocating U.S. Military Intervention

Daines and Sheehy align on Iran threat while expressing support for Israeli preemptive action

Colstrip Generating Plant.

Downing, Zinke Seek Permanent Colstrip Relief from Federal Emissions Standards

Legislation would provide regulatory relief for Colstrip and other coal-fired power plants nationwide

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Sheehy’s Bipartisan Wildfire Bill Heads to President’s Desk

Bill allows Defense Department to sell excess aircraft and parts for wildfire suppression fleet

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We Didn’t Get The Property Tax Relief We Need

Tax Shift Helps Some, Hikes Bills for Others, and Leaves Systemic Issues Unresolved