Montana State News
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Zinke seeks evidence of his own claims about arrival of immigrant family
Despite raising the specter that a nonprofit worked with the Biden administration to relocate immigrants in the co…
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 …
State health department under corrective plan for delayed SNAP applications
Federal officials have required Montana to implement a corrective action plan to improve what they call “unacceptable” delays in processing food assistance app…
Yellowstone National Park gets $40 million gift to build more employee housing
A $40 million private donation will go toward building at least 70 new modular housing units for employees at Yellowstone National Park, the National Park Serv…
COVID-19 no longer means five days in isolation, CDC says
NEW YORK (AP) — Americans who test positive for COVID-19 no longer need to stay in isolation for five days, U.S. health officials announced Friday.
Montana judge declares 3 laws restricting abortion unconstitutional, including a 20-week limit
HELENA (AP) — Three Montana laws restricting abortion access are unconstitutional, including a ban on abortions beyond 20 weeks of gestation, a state judge sai…
FWP looking for information on wolf poached near Gardiner
Game wardens with Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks are investigating the suspected poaching of a wolf in late January near Gardiner, a spokesperson for the dep…
Legislative leaders, business groups file briefs supporting state in Montana climate case
Montana’s Republican legislative leaders and a host of think tanks, business organizations, other Republican-led states filed their briefs with the state Supre…