In an era where it can be difficult to understand a candidate’s viewpoints, Aaron Flint’s Montana Talks show gives a deep and clear look into his worldview. By @jordyhansen.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/2026/03/05/m... #mtnews #mtpol #montana

With endorsements stacked high, Republican and former U.S. Attorney for Montana Kurt Alme filed for the U.S. Senate in the 2026 election on Wednesday, the day filing closed. dailymontanan.com/2026/03/04/k... #mtpol #mtnews #montana

Just before the closure of candidate filing in Montana, incumbent U.S. Sen. Steve Daines withdrew from his re-election campaign for a third term, endorsing Kurt Alme. dailymontanan.com/2026/03/04/d... #mtnews #mtpol #montana

Montana U.S. Sen. Tim Sheehy got into an altercation with an anti-war protester during an Senate Armed Services Subcommittee meeting that appears to have left the protester with a broken arm. By @mddrew.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/2026/03/04/m... #mtnews #mtpol #montana

"The 406 area code has become a real popular feature of the state’s identity.” PSC takes a step to try to help keep Montana a one-area-code state. By @keilaszpaller.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/2026/03/03/p... #mtnews #montana #mtpol

On the final day of candidate filing in Montana, former University of Montana President Seth Bodnar filed to run as an independent in the U.S. Senate race to unseat Steve Daines. By @mddrew.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/2026/03/04/b... #mtnews #mtpol #montana

Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen has announced her candidacy for Montana’s Western Congressional seat, making her the third prominent GOP candidate to join the race for the seat being vacated by Rep. Zinke. @mddrew.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/2026/03/03/m... #mtnews #mtpol #montana

A recently filed lawsuit in state district court shows that a patch of land in Broadview, a power substation, and investors from around the country are in a legal tussle that both sides say is worth billions. By @darrellehrlick.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/2026/03/02/d... #mtnews #montana #mtpol

Within hours of Montana Republican U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke announcing he would not run for re-election, Dr. Al Olszewski and talk radio host Aaron Flint announced. Zinke endorsed Flint. By @mddrew.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/2026/03/02/m... #mtnews #mtpol #montana

Montana U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke announced Monday that he will retire at the end of his current term in Congress and will not seek re-election. By @mddrew.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/2026/03/02/m... #mtnews #mtpol #montana

Significant increases in short-term rental properties may be adding pressure to local housing supplies, especially in high-value tourism areas of the state near Yellowstone and Glacier national parks. By @mddrew.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/2026/02/27/r... #mtnews #montana #mtpol

“We are at war.” — U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke. Montana's all-GOP Congressional delegation supports Trump military action in Iran, which begins retaliation. By @mddrew.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/2026/02/28/a... #mtnews #mtpol #montana

U.S. Sen. Tim Sheehy has frequently criticized renewable energy, but his own Gallatin County home appears to run on “green energy crap,” which most people would likely call a solar and battery storage system. @darrellehrlick.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/2026/02/25/s... #mtnews #montana #mtpol

"If Donald Trump said don’t ... poke your eye out with a stick — the Democrats would poke out their eye just to spite him.” Downing, delegation, praise Trump, deride Dems after the State of the Union. By @darrellehrlick.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/2026/02/25/a... #mtnews #montana #mtpol

"Nobody seemed to know what was going on.” A PSC lawyer argued against letting some members of the public speak, and the PSC dropped an agenda item about the NorthWestern merger with no explanation. By @keilaszpaller.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/2026/02/24/p... #mtnews #mtpol #montana

NorthWestern Energy is in talks with at least 11 more entities relating to data center development, according to a growing coalition of groups that is raising concerns about data centers in the state. By @keilaszpaller.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/2026/02/23/e... #mtnews #mtpol #montana

The Montana Farmers Union responded to last week’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling overturning the Trump administration’s tariffs saying the decision benefits small Montana ag producers. By @mddrew.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/briefs/monta... #mtnews #mtpol #montana

University of Montana announces spring enrollment bump, and "outstanding" candidates apply for the president job. Commissioner of Higher Ed says application review will start next week. By @keilaszpaller.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/2026/02/19/u... #mtnews #montana #mtpol

In a visual representation of a deep split among conservatives in Montana, four chairs were laid out on the stage at the Montana GOP kickoff event in Great Falls for a scheduled debate over property taxes. By @jordyhansen.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/2026/02/19/e... #mtnews #montana #mtpol

Four candidates so far have filed to run for the Montana Public Service Commission, and all are Republican. Dems say they're recruiting. By @keilaszpaller.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/2026/02/18/p... #mtnews #mtpol #montana

No tickets needed to get into Glacier this summer - but a shuttle pilot launches. “With each pilot, GNP can tweak the system to try to fix challenges that have been present in previous years.” By @keilaszpaller.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/briefs/glaci... #mtnews #montana #mtpol

Two MSU-B professors who were suddenly dismissed on the first day of class in September are still on paid leave, and one said the process has stalled, leaving them in a sort of bureaucratic limbo. By @darrellehrlick.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/2026/02/18/m... #mtnews #montana #mtpol

“Tuesday was an incredible opening day for the 2026 candidate filing period.” — Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen. By @mddrew.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/2026/02/18/n... #mtnews #montana #mtpol

“It’s disheartening that the PSC appears to have spent all its discretionary funds harassing Brad Molnar and not leaving any to defend the interests of Montana ratepayers.” - Lawyer Monforton on unpaid $25K bill. @keilaszpaller.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/2026/02/17/m... #mtnews #montana #mtpol

U.S. Senator Tim Sheehy of Montana wants to expand federal law to allow victims of crimes to sue judges if they are harmed by someone accused or previously convicted of a violent crime while awaiting trail. By @darrellehrlick.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/2026/02/17/s... #mtnews #montana #mtpol

A water heater malfunctioned in one of the high security units at Montana State Prison on Feb. 13 and is in the process of being repaired, a DOC official said Tuesday. By @jordyhansen.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/briefs/water... #mtnews #mtpol #montana

“Mr. Carl, you have argued that feminism has led to a downfall in American society. You’ve written that the Civil Rights Act has warped our culture." Jeremy Carl of Bozeman gets blistered by Senators. By @darrellehrlick.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/2026/02/13/t... #mtnews #mtpol #montana

Glacier National Park's iconic alpine goat population has decreased 45% since 2008, with climate variables a big contributing factor. By @mddrew.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/2026/02/12/s... #mtnews #montana #mtpol

“This is clearly the city council of Helena thumbing its nose at the Montana Legislature.” - AG Knudsen announcing investigation of Helena with Gov. Gianforte for a resolution restricting federal officers on immigration. @mddrew.bsky.social @jordyhansen.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/2026/02/11/g...

“The Democrats and their liberal groups have been electing judges for years and years and years, (and) they have not been countered.” — GOP chair Art Wittich. By @jordyhansen.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/2026/02/10/a... #mtnews #mtpol #montana

A new Montana Constitution? A prominent think tank is promoting the chance state residents have on the 2030 ballot to hold a state Constitutional Convention. By @keilaszpaller.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/2026/02/10/p... #mtnews #montana #mtpol

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, the campaign arm for U.S. House Democrats, has added Montana’s western House seat to its list of “districts in play” for the 2026 midterm elections. By @mddrew.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/briefs/natio... #mtnews #mtpol #montana

Arrested by Border Patrol for illegal reentry, Roberto Orozco-Ramirez's detention hearing drew about two dozen people supporting him, many wearing “Orozco Diesel” sweatshirts from his repair business in Froid. @jordyhansen.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/2026/02/09/c... #mtnews #montana #mtpol

“I see myself in the people of Froid, Montana, who...have had their faith undermined ... they lost a valuable member of their community.” Great Falls residents want city to take up immigration resolution re federal law enforcement. @jordyhansen.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/2026/02/04/g... #mtpol

“The Montana Republican Party enjoys freedom of association, including the right not to associate with people who don’t share our principles and priorities.” GOP continues to rebuff "The Nine" following a court order, CBS episode. By @mddrew.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/2026/02/04/m... #mtpol

Just the mere mention of a sales tax is politically fraught in the Treasure State: #mtnews #montana #mtpol

“The...recent decision to terminate existing MHC leases has left the Town questioning not only our long-held partnership with the State but also the future of Virginia City.” — Mayor on conflict w MT Heritage Commission. @jordyhansen.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/2026/02/02/v... #montana #mtpol

U.S. Sen. Tim Sheehy signed onto a brief filed at the U.S. Supreme Court that argues against the common understanding of birthright citizenship and leans heavily on case that was originally used to deny Native Americans citizenship. dailymontanan.com/2026/02/02/s... #mtpol #montana #mtnews

Famed Montana paleontologist Jack Horner named in Epstein files: “Jeffrey and the girls were very gracious hosts." By @keilaszpaller.bsky.social. dailymontanan.com/2026/02/02/f... #mt #montana #mtpol #mtnews

The U.S. Geological Survey reported that an earthquake with a 4.2 magnitude rattled Cascade County, originating about 7.5 miles northeast of Malmstrom Air Force Base at 12:41 p.m., Thursday. By @darrellehrlick.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/briefs/earth... #mtnews #montana

Blue Cross Blue Shield fought in Lewis and Clark County District Court to stop the Commissioner of Securities and Insurance from moving ahead with an investigation into a massive data breach affecting 460K+. By @jordyhansen.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/2026/01/29/b... #mtnews #mtpol #montana

“This administration cannot be trusted. We look forward to holding them to account for their lawless behavior.” — ACLU MT on judge finding MSU international students still need protection from fed'l government. @keilaszpaller.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/2026/01/28/j... #mtnews #montana #mtpol

“We don’t want this in Helena. Our local law enforcement should not be obligated to cooperate with practices that undermine trust.” Hundreds of people asked the city to protect them from aggressive immigration tactics. By @jordyhansen.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/2026/01/27/h... #mtnews #mtpol

“The (current) labeling doesn’t tell the truth. Why is it not revealed where the beef comes from?” Coalition calls on Montana delegation to support beef labeling. U.S. Rep. Zinke has expressed support. By @darrellehrlick.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/2026/01/27/w... #mtnews #mtpol #montana

A series of public opinion polls show strong opposition from western voters to President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Bureau of Land Management, Steve Pearce. By @mddrew.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/2026/01/26/p... #mtnews #mtpol #montana

Secretary of The Interior Doug Burgum has cancelled the grazing permits of a large nonprofit bison operation in Montana because it doesn't serve a commercial purpose. By @jordyhansen.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/2026/01/16/b... #mtnews #mtpol #montana

A legislative leader said an audit shows the Secretary of State's Office is "flunking." The report said accounting issues are so problematic, some financial statements from SOS Christi Jacobsen can't be trusted. @darrellehrlick.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/2026/01/15/f... #mtpol #montana

“My tax dollars SHOULD NOT fund such propaganda.” — Susan Beley of Harlowton, who filed a complaint against the MT Secretary of State over a postcard announcing a new partnership with the Trump administration. By @keilaszpaller.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/2026/01/14/s... #mtnews #montana #mtpol

Two people — a student and teacher — are recovering and expected to survive a stabbing at Billings Senior High School on Tuesday afternoon. By @darrellehrlick.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/2026/01/14/t... #mtnews #mtpol #montana

A couple of members of the Montana PSC are crying foul after leadership approved a final decision in a major NorthWestern Energy case without a vote on the final order, which may mean higher bills for customers. @keilaszpaller.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/2026/01/13/v... #mtnews #mtpol #montana