Montana State News
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First-quarter fundraising numbers shape federal campaigns
Candidates for federal office in Montana have reported their fundraising numbers for the first quarter of 2024, pr…
Wood industry closures mean ripple effects for workers, tax base, forest management
The pending closures of Missoula County’s two largest wood products employers, announced separately this month, will have effects beyond the local economy, limiting options for landowners and other mills throughout…
Analysis shows how much road funding counties could get if SB 442 veto overridden
With the question of whether to override Gov. Greg Gianforte’s veto of Senate Bill 442 now in the hands of lawmakers, a report published this week by a Legisla…
Oath Keepers' son emerges from traumatic childhood to tell his own story in a long shot election bid
KALISPELL — The eldest son of one of America's most infamous seditionists is building a new life since breaking free from his father's control — juggling work,…
Gianforte out-raises Democratic challenger Busse
Incumbent Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte out-raised Democratic challenger Ryan Busse by about $350,000 in Montana’s gubernatorial race so far, filings show.
In an election year, abortion access initiatives in the states interplays with national politics
ST. LOUIS — In early February, abortion rights supporters gathered to change Missouri history at the Pageant — a storied club where rock ’n’ roll revolutionary…
Accurate rent estimates would bring state millions more for vouchers, housing advocate says
Local housing advocates in Montana are committing to do the on-the-ground work to get a more accurate estimate of the rental market in the state – which would …
Three vie to replace state Supreme Court Justice Dirk Sandefur
The stage is set for a three-way contest to replace retiring Montana Supreme Court Justice Dirk Sandefur, a race featuring two district court judges and a man …
Feds meet with Lake County Commission on criminal jurisdiction
Federal agencies would only focus on the “big fish” cases if they took over felony jurisdiction on the Flathead Indian Reservation.
Man pleads guilty in eagle 'killing spree' on reservation to sell feathers on black market
MISSOULA (AP) — A Washington state man accused of helping kill thousands of birds pleaded guilty in federal court on Wednesday to shooting eagles on an America…
Montana Supreme Court allows abortion ballot proposal to proceed
After two months of litigation and consideration, the Montana Supreme Court on Monday overruled the state attorney general’s January finding that a constitutio…
State school board approves alternative teacher licensure program
Montana is changing requirements around teacher licensure in order to fill vacancies in the state.
Record-low snowpack worries researches at University of Montana
MISSOULA – Snowpack this winter continues to be at an all-time low across several river basins in western Montana, indicating that this year could see water sh…
Supreme Court clears way for override poll of vetoed marijuana funds bill
The Montana Supreme Court on Friday afternoon denied the State of Montana’s request to pause a lower court decision ordering the governor and secretary of stat…
Montana Supreme Court rules with New York Post in Whitefish venture capitalist’s defamation case
The Montana Supreme Court last week determined that the broad privilege New York law affords journalists to report on public affairs supersedes Montana law in …
Montana, an island of abortion access, preps for consequential elections and court decisions
Challenges to several state laws designed to chip away at abortion access are pending in Montana courts. Meanwhile, abortion rights advocates are pushing a bal…