Montanans for Nonpartisan Courts is the second group to propose a ballot initiative to keep judicial races in the state from adding partisan labels, a stated goal of Republican leaders, including Gov. Gianforte dailymontanan.com/2025/08/15/s...

Tyler Newcombe steps down as MTGOP Executive Director. Ethan Holmes to take over communications role; new ED to be announced soon #mtnews #mtpol dailymontanan.com/2025/08/13/t...

Federal court overturns decision denying Endangered Species protections to wolves. Ruling will require FWS to reconsider whether gray wolves in the West need federal protections. #mtnews dailymontanan.com/2025/08/05/f...

Yellowstone, Glacier national parks on track for record years. Higher numbers of tourists coincide with low staffing levels across the National Park Service dailymontanan.com/2025/07/10/y...

Tribal nations seek to join lawsuit against restricted voter registration dailymontanan.com/2025/06/25/t...

Flathead Lake unlikely to reach full pool as snowpack, streamflow forecasts drastically decrease dailymontanan.com/2025/06/06/f...

“I was watching a movie when I got the email and it was very cold and kind of heartless.” In Montana, 80 Americorps service workers lose jobs last month. Program had an average $34 of return for every $1 invested, per study. By @mddrew.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/2025/05/29/f... #mtpol #mtnews

“My health, my future, and my right to speak the truth are all on the line. He’s waging war on us with fossil fuels as his weapon, and we’re fighting back with the Constitution.” - Plaintiff in climate case against Trump. By @mddrew.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/2025/05/30/h... #mtpol #mtnews

Federal cuts to AmeriCorps, service programs, ‘devastating’ to local communities dailymontanan.com/2025/05/29/f...

“I do not support the widespread sale or transfer of public lands. Once the land is sold, we will never get it back. God isn’t creating more land." - U.S. Rep. Zinke, fighting against sale of public lands. By @mddrew.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/2025/05/22/z... #mtnews #mtpol

Montana health officials confirm Flathead County measles case dailymontanan.com/2025/05/21/m...

U.S. Census: Gallatin, Flathead County add most residents in Montana. Since 2020, Kalispell has grown nearly 25% — one of the fastest growing cities in the nation dailymontanan.com/2025/05/20/u...

Zinke forms bipartisan Public Lands Caucus. Downing joins as one of 14 inaugural members of new congressional coalition #mtpol #mtnews dailymontanan.com/2025/05/12/z...

Judge Amy Eddy announces bid for Supreme Court seat. Two Flathead County District Court judges will vie for Justice Beth Baker’s seat on the state’s highest court. #mtpol #mtnews dailymontanan.com/2025/05/06/j...

“There are days in this building that you’re going to want to cry. And there’s days in this building that you’ll be moved to laughter.” - Sen. Esp. @mddrew.bsky.social @jordyhansen.bsky.social @keilaszpaller.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/2025/04/30/m... #montana #mtleg #mtpol

“It is with a heavy heart that I must withdraw from consideration as chancellor of Montana Technological University for circumstances beyond my control during these unprecedented times.” Incoming chancellor withdraws. By @keilaszpaller.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/2025/04/25/u... #mtnews #mtpol

In Bozeman, Montana, local activists used a rare charter review to push for more equitable representation in local government and a path to addressing the city’s housing crisis. Bolts sat down with them to learn more. boltsmag.org/montana...

Attempts to make judiciary partisan hit another roadblock. The fifth bill brought this session to make judicial elections partisan failed to pass the House on Monday dailymontanan.com/2025/04/07/a...

Montana Republican Party censures nine GOP senators; no longer considers them Republicans dailymontanan.com/2025/04/04/m...

Packed rally at the capitol today #mtleg - in protest of things in general I think.

Governor Gianforte signs ‘bathroom bill,’ transgender athlete ban. The ACLU of Montana has filed a lawsuit against HB 121 #mtpol #mtnews dailymontanan.com/2025/03/27/g...

“This bill, if passed, claims to target the fraud agriculture, but instead captures...Montanans whose dream was to own some property, raise their livestock, or plant their gardens, orchards and actually be able to afford living and owning the land.” Ag exemption bill fails. @jordyhansen.bsky.social:

Legislators vote to give themselves raises. “It’s getting more difficult to find people that are willing to serve that aren’t retired like I am, or that have some other jobs that they can do from both places.” By @mddrew.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/2025/03/20/s... #mtpol #mtleg #montana

Nelson picked by Ravalli County Commission to take over former Rep. Marshall’s seat dailymontanan.com/2025/03/14/n...

Nelson picked by Ravalli County Commission to take over former Rep. Marshall’s seat dailymontanan.com/2025/03/14/n...

Glacier Park superintendent to oversee Grant-Kohrs Ranch. Dave Roemer will add the National Historic Site to his workload, as will Glacier administrative officer #mtnews dailymontanan.com/2025/03/13/g...

Senator lobs ‘waste, fraud and abuse’ allegations at Senate President Regier — who rejects claims. Less than two hours before adjourning for the week-long transmittal break, the Senate voted to ask the Legislative Audit Division to investigate allegations dailymontanan.com/2025/03/06/s...

Ravalli County Rep. Ron Marshall resigns, cites influence of lobbyists in Legislature dailymontanan.com/2025/03/03/r...

“We have to, as a society, decide — are people more important? Or trails, parks and wildlife?” In other words, “What’s the choice? Is it children, or gophers?” Bill would redirect revenue from marijuana to drug prevention. @mddrew.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/2025/02/28/m... #mtnews #mtpol #mtleg

Some moderate Rs who have voted with Dems in the Montana Senate refute the idea they are bucking their party and GOP leadership. “We’re the party. … Those people are not Republicans. They’re John Birchers.” @keilaszpaller.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/2025/02/21/n... #montana #mtleg #mtpol

“I think I got yelled at last session,” Sen. Morigeau told his colleagues in the Senate on Tuesday about presenting Indigenous Peoples' Day once again. “So I’m happy this dynamic has finally changed.” By @mddrew.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/2025/02/26/m... #mtnews #mtpol #mtleg

Senate considers bills to reshape Supreme Court administration in Montana. One bill to make Clerk of Supreme Court appointed position failed, other to make the court administrator appointed by just the chief justice advanced #mtleg #mtnews dailymontanan.com/2025/02/25/s...

The Idaho House of Representatives on Tuesday threw bipartisan, unanimous support behind a bill that would create a media shield law protecting sources who provide confidential information or documents to journalists. #idleg #idpol

A ‘working majority’ coalition of Democrats and nine Republicans effectively run the Montana Senate, but the group says it’s out of fairness, shared interests and giving the governor’s agenda proper consideration dailymontanan.com/2025/02/21/n...

Senate resumes ethics investigation into Sen. Ellsworth, former Senate president dailymontanan.com/2025/02/20/s...

Legislative Audit, Senate president, refer investigation into Sen. Ellsworth to DOJ dailymontanan.com/2025/02/15/l...

Ellsworth pushed business associate Eggleston for second role with state government. Ellsworth said his associate could help if Clerk of the Montana Supreme Court needed more support dailymontanan.com/2025/02/11/e...

Senators say Ellsworth promised to bring ‘chaos’ if denied presidency. Ellsworth denied allegations he had promised to disrupt Senate #mtleg #mtpol dailymontanan.com/2025/02/10/s...

Unrest, outrage, political accusations arise in Montana Senate after minority Democrats, with handful of Republicans, wrest control on ethics investigation. By @mddrew.bsky.social @keilaszpaller.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/2025/02/06/m... #mtleg #mtpol #montana

Ellsworth attorney demands correction to audit report; claims report defamed former Senate President. Senate President Regier retained outside legal counsel that may be used to assist Senate Ethics Committee in “prosecutorial capacity.” dailymontanan.com/2025/01/29/e...

To be clear... dueling is illegal due to laws against, ya know, murder

The death of dueling damages. Code cleanup bill would repeal 1895 provision allowing claims of damages for ‘injuries or death inflicted in duel’ dailymontanan.com/2025/01/28/n...

“As a member of the Republican Party, I’m embarrassed by the outlined actions of one senator that was elected as a Republican,” Senate President Matt Regier. Senate launches ethics investigation after audit finds abuse of power. @mddrew.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/2025/01/27/s... #mtleg #montana

Not Montana’s first rodeo. A second attempt to establish American rodeo as the official state sport of Montana cleared its first hurdle after passing out of committee. #mtleg #mtnews dailymontanan.com/2025/01/23/n...

Committee considers repealing continuous ballot count provision. Election administrators testified to difficulties in finding staff and increased errors due to sleep deprivation #mtnews #mtleg dailymontanan.com/2025/01/21/c...

U.S. Supreme Court declines to review two Montana voting laws dailymontanan.com/2025/01/21/u...

Former Sen. President Ellsworth is canceling the $170,100 contact he procured for a business associate to comprehensively evaluate, track, assess and report on 27 bills from the Senate Select Committee on Judicial Oversight and Reform. The contract was signed his last day as pres

Emails: Legislative staff blocked senator's initial request for controversial contract helenair.com/news/state-r... #mtleg #mtpol

Montana Senate Republican leaders looking into use of $170K of state funds by former president.A contract signed by former Senate President Jason Ellsworth on his last day as president raises questions about “waste, fraud and abuse” within GOP leadership dailymontanan.com/2025/01/17/m...

Montana legislators take aim at agency overreach. Following a U.S. Supreme Court case overturning Chevron deference, Montana becomes latest state to try curbing executive power; Governor’s office, agency heads stand in opposition dailymontanan.com/2025/01/15/m...