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BLM gives initial approval to American Prairie bison grazing
The U.S. Bureau of Land Management has given initial approval to a proposal to graze bison in north-central Montana. It’s the latest step in a process that started five years ago – and it’s likely not the end.PSC looks for ways to extend the life of Montana's 406 area code
For many people in Montana, the number “406” is more than just an area code – it’s become a symbol of state pride.DPHHS loses Title X funding bid to Montana nonprofit
A Montana nonprofit is slated to replace the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) as the sole administrator of federal Title X funds.Montana election officials ready to test new voter database
Montana officials say they’re ready to start large-scale testing on a new statewide voter database, beginning in this year’s primary election.Judge strikes down HB 325
A Bozman district judge has struck down a legislative ballot referral that would have let voters decide if Montana Supreme Court justices should be elected by districts, rather than a statewide election.MT leaders, veterans push back on VA report
A new federal report is laying out big potential changes for veterans’ health care facilities across the country – including here in Montana. However, there’s a long way to go before any of them might become a reality.U.S. Supreme Court won't intervene in dispute between Montana Legislature and state judges
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to intervene in the dispute between the Montana Legislature and the state Supreme Court.Montana Human Rights Commission backs former Corrections official's claim of retaliation
A state commission has reversed an earlier decision and ruled in favor of a former Montana Department of Corrections employee who claimed her high-level job was eliminated as retaliation, after she made a harassment complaint against the department’s then-director.Will Montana lawmakers conduct a special session on election integrity?
Montana legislators will be polled this spring, to find out whether they want to hold a special session to set up a committee on election integrity.MT leaders not continuing in federal food assistance program
State leaders say it no longer makes sense to participate in a federal program intended to provide food assistance for kids who weren’t in school because of COVID-19. However, some advocates say they’re concerned about what that’s going to mean for families in need this summer.Federal court says CMS rule overrides Montana vaccine law
A federal judge has placed a temporary block on part of Montana’s "vaccine anti-discrimination law," preventing state action against medical facilities that are required to have employees vaccinated for COVID-19 under a federal rule.MT State Prison agrees to reform mental health procedures
Disability Rights Montana says they’ve reached a settlement agreement with the Montana Department of Corrections which will restrict the use of solitary confinement and reform care for inmates with severe mental illness. -
Montana Supreme Court issues rules for expunging marijuana convictions
The Montana Supreme Court has laid out temporary rules to establish procedures for expunging or revising marijuana-related convictions.Top election races set as candidate filing closes in Montana
The candidate filing deadline for Montana’s 2022 elections has passed, and we’re now getting a full, official picture of who’s running.Prominent Montana Libertarian Ron Vandevender has died
Prominent Montana Libertarian Ron Vandevender passed away on Thursday, March 10 according to his family. He was 63 years old.Williams sworn in as director of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Martha Williams, the former director of Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks, was sworn in as director of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife ServiceFederal court rules that Montana's PSC districts are unconstitutional
A federal court ruled Tuesday that Montana’s electoral districts that are used to elect Public Service Commissioners are unconstitutional.Montana's elected leaders react to President banning Russian oil
President Biden announced Tuesday a U.S. ban on Russian oil imports due to Russia’s war in Ukraine.Montana leaders push for energy action as war in Ukraine continues
The ongoing war in Ukraine has been at the center of attention on Capitol Hill this week, including for Montana’s elected leaders.Rosendale defends 'no' vote on a resolution supporting the people of Ukraine
Montana Congressman Matt Rosendale is defending his move as one of just three representatives, all Republicans, to vote against a resolution in support of the people of Ukraine.