Montana State News
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Secretary of Transportation Buttigieg visits Montana, celebrates infrastructure investments
MISSOULA — Touting $5.3 billion of federal dollars coming to Montana, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttig…
With candidates filed for Legislature, Democrats hope to edge into GOP supermajority
Beleaguered Montana Democrats are hoping this year’s legislative election cycle, the first conducted with new state House and Senate maps drawn following the 2…
Lawmakers say they may have to consider additional space at Montana State Prison
The plan to replace the low-security inmate housing at the Montana State Prison now includes blueprints of what the new facilities will look like, and costs for the project are coming in at or under the $156 millio…
Lake County officials look for answers on Public Law 28 withdrawal from U.S. Attorney
Frustration seemed to be the tenor this week at the Lake County Courthouse as public officials contemplate their withdrawal from Public Law 280, which has give…
Montana rancher was trafficking, cross-breeding wild bighorn sheep, Justice Department says
A Montana man pleaded guilty March 12 to two felony wildlife crimes – a conspiracy to violate the Lacey Act and substantively violating the Lacey Act – as part…
More than 300 candidates file to run for Montana Legislature seats in 2024
Republicans will be on the ballot for every legislative seat in Montana this November, while Democrats were able to recruit more candidates this year than they…
Candidates set for Montana's statewide races
A look at who’s filed for federal and statewide offices in Montana.
GOP primary for western U.S. House district will feature a Todd, Zinke rematch
Incumbent U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke will face a familiar opponent in the Republican primary for Montana’s western congressional district: retired pastor Mary Todd.
Emma Stone won, but Lily Gladstone didn't lose
The Academy Awards were full of sure-things, long-awaited anointments and easy predictions. The "Oppenheimer" romp. Ryan Gosling's Ken stealing the show. That …
US, Canada and indigenous groups announce proposal to address cross-border mining pollution
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — The U.S., Canada and several indigenous groups announced a proposal on Monday to address pollution from coal mining in British Columbia …
Montana Rep. Rosendale drops US House reelection bid, citing rumors and death threat
HELENA (AP) — Republican U.S. Rep. Matt Rosendale of Montana announced Friday he would no longer seek reelection — the second time he's filed and dropped out o…
Poll shows Tester, Sheehy running neck and neck
New polling results released Wednesday show Democratic Sen. Jon Tester with a narrow, but statistically insignificant, lead over Republican Tim Sheehy in a the…
Montana Supreme Court considers parental consent case for minors seeking abortion
The Montana Supreme Court on Wednesday heard arguments in a winding, years-long case about whether minors must receive parental consent for an abortion, revisi…
Garland, tribal officials discuss crime, drugs and missing people in Indian Country
On the day that the U.S. Departments of Justice and Interior released their response to violence and missing persons in Indian Country, the Attorney General of…
Residents get say in Kalispell's Main Street safety plan effort
Kalispell officials solicited public input for the forthcoming Main Street safety plan at an open house Tuesday, which also gave residents an opportunity to sp…
Montana appeals TikTok ban, saying consumer protection outweighs First Amendment worries
The State of Montana filed its opening brief with the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals Friday in its appeal of a preliminary injunction prohibiting the state …