Tag: Montana Politics

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’

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

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

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

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

Downing, Zinke Seek Permanent Colstrip Relief from Federal Emissions Standards
Legislation would provide regulatory relief for Colstrip and other coal-fired power plants nationwide











