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Bill would ban the sale of fetal tissue and human bodies in Montana
On Monday, Montana lawmakers heard Senate Bill 154 which would ban the sale or purchase of fetal tissue in the Treasure State.
MT bill would criminalize transgender treatment for people under age 16
On Monday, Montana lawmakers heard public comment on Senate Bill 164. The proposed legislation would criminalize transgender medical treatment for individuals under the age of 16.
Family and friends of Montana crash victims want tougher DUI laws
Monday at the State Capitol, family and friends of people killed by drunk drivers told their stories, to make the case for tightening Montana’s DUI laws.
Montana House committee hears proposed wolf hunting bills
The Montana House of Representatives held hearings on three separate wolf hunting bills on Tuesday in Helena.
Audit finds 'abuse and waste' in Ellsworth's handling of contract
Legislative auditors submitted a report Friday, stating that a review of Sen. Jason Ellsworth’s handling of a state contract had identified “abuse” and “waste of state resources.”
Judicial reform bills working their way through Montana Legislature
On Thursday, the Montana House and Senate voted on seven Republican-sponsored bills that would make changes to the state’s judicial branch and legal system.
Montana lawmakers hear testimony on Medicaid expansion bills
One of the biggest debates of the Montana Legislature’s 69th session took center stage Wednesday afternoon.
Montana Legislature hears proposal to allow state to resume executions
For the third session in a row, Montana lawmakers are considering a bill intended to allow the state to again administer the death penalty.
Squatters law reform proposed in Montana Legislature
On Tuesday, Montana lawmakers heard proposed legislation aimed at strengthening and reforming laws addressing squatting on private property.
Montana lawmakers look at property tax relief proposals
Shortly after the end of the Montana Legislature’s 2023 session, a significant spike in assessed property values kicked off statewide concerns about rising property taxes.
Montana outfitters and guides meet in Helena to discuss legislative priorities
A big part of Montana's draw is the natural beauty of the outdoors and there is a whole industry supported by the vast recreation opportunities it provides.
Montana bill aims to make judicial races partisan
On Thursday morning, the Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on one of the most prominent in a Republican-sponsored suite of bills that would overhaul Montana’s judicial branch. -
Advocates rally for Medicaid expansion in Montana
At a rally outside the Montana State Capitol on Wednesday, advocates made the argument that Montana's Medicaid expansion program has already been a success and state lawmakers should keep it going.
Montana House endorses biological sex bathroom bill
On Wednesday, House Bill 121 which would require transgender people to use the bathroom that aligns with their sex at birth passed a key vote in the Montana House of Representatives.
Montana Legislature considers judicial reform bills
Republican leaders in the Montana Legislature have made overhauling the state’s judiciary a major priority for the 2025 session.
Gianforte talks about tax cuts, judicial reform, and teacher pay
Gianforte's speech highlighted accomplishments and focused on tax cuts, judiciary reform, and increased pay for public workers including teachers and Montana Patrol Troopers.
Montana bill would tie bathrooms to biological sex
On Friday morning, the House Judiciary Committee heard more than three hours of testimony on a bill that would require transgender people to use the bathroom that aligns with their sex at birth.
Governor will deliver 'State of the State' address on Monday
On Monday, January 13, 2025, Governor Greg Gianforte will deliver his third State of the State address to a joint session of the Montana Legislature.
Advocates say marijuana tax revenue is key in preserving Montana's outdoors
As the 69th Montana Legislature begins there are proposals on the table to reallocate marijuana tax revenue for uses aside from the outdoors.
Montana Senate: Republican caucus still split, after rules vote
Four days into the Montana Legislature’s 69th session, a split in the majority Republican party is lingering.
State senators debating rules for 2025 legislative session
On the first day of the state legislative session, Republicans in the Montana Senate split over the rules the session should operate under. That division still remained, as of Wednesday morning.
Two Great Falls legislators discuss priorities
Representatives for Montana House District 19 and 20 share the thoughts on the legislative session and how they plan to work for Montana.
Montana lawmakers get a taste of collaboration by making sausage
New members of the Montana legislature participated in the fourth-ever “How the Sausage Gets Made” aimed at preparing them for life in the capital and fostering relationships.
Indigenous lawmakers sworn in as Montana Legislature begins 69th session
Over a dozen elected Indigenous lawmakers are now representing Montana and their tribal nations at the state level. -
A look at the Montana Legislature as the 69th session begins
The Montana Legislature’s 69th session is now officially underway, as the House and Senate convened for the first time on Monday.
Inauguration for Montana's top statewide elected leaders
People gathered around the north side of the State Capitol on Monday for inauguration ceremonies for Montana’s top statewide elected leaders, all Republican.
Sheehy and Downing sworn-in to Congress
U.S. Senator Tim Sheehy and U.S. Rep. Troy Downing, both Republicans, took their oaths of office Friday in their respective chambers.
Sheehy and Downing discuss priorities as they start first terms in Congress
Friday is the first day of the 119th U.S. Congress, and Montana voters chose two new people to represent them this time around.
Sheehy and Downing announce first congressional committee assignments
The two newest members of Montana’s congressional delegation have announced which committees they’ll be serving on next year.
Montana Supreme Court upholds Held v. Montana climate case ruling
The Montana Supreme Court has upheld a district court ruling in Held v. Montana, affirming the young plaintiffs have a “fundamental constitutional right to a clean and healthful environment.”
