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Judge temporarily blocks new Montana laws restricting abortion
District Judge Michael Moses of Billings blocked the laws until he rules on a request by Planned Parenthood of MontanaMore families are signing up for the Montana school photo repository
Over the last few years, the Montana Legislature has launched a number of new programs aimed at providing more tools to address the crisis of missing people in Montana – particularly in Indian Country. Now, leaders say one of those programs is showing noticeable growth.U.S. Senate narrowly confirms Montanan Stone-Manning as BLM director
Montanan Tracy Stone-Manning, after a months-long partisan battle, won confirmation Thursday as the new director of the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, on a 50-45 vote.Montana Supreme Court declines to block new abortion laws
The extraordinary string of last-minute legal gyrations came within 36 hours of when the laws are scheduled to take effect, at midnight Friday.State judge replaced on eve of big ruling in Montana abortion lawsuit
Just as a crucial ruling is expected in the lawsuit challenging four new state laws restricting abortion in Montana, the presiding judge is off the case and has been replaced with a new one.Montana AG wants Yellowstone County judge’s recusal in abortion lawsuit, alleging bias
On Wednesday afternoon, state attorneys filed a motion and supporting brief asking Todd to remove himself from the case, citing a comment the judge made Thursday that the state said displayed “personal bias and prejudice” against the defendants.Stone-Manning’s confirmation vote as BLM director may be Thursday
After a two-month wait, the final U.S. Senate confirmation vote on Montanan Tracy Stone-Manning as director of the U.S. Bureau of Land Management could occur as soon as Thursday.Billings judge will decide the fate of new Montana abortion laws
Whether three of Montana's four new abortion laws will go into effect as planned next week hangs in the balance.Docs, hospitals file suit to undo Montana ban on vaccination requirements
A coalition of medical providers and patients filed suit Wednesday to invalidate Montana’s law barring them from requiring employees to be vaccinated, saying it violates federal law and the U.S. and Montana constitutions.New lawsuit challenges state law that ends Election Day voter registration in Montana
Labor organizations, disability rights advocates and voters have announced another lawsuit challenging a new state law that ends Election Day voter registration in Montana.Suit seeks legal advice Gianforte received on legislative bills
Gov. Greg Gianforte was sued Tuesday over his refusal to release any documents that contained advice or legal evaluation from state attorneys on bills before the 2021 Legislature.Anti-abortion advocates prepare for 40-day vigil outside clinics
On September 22, 40 Days For Life will begin their fall advocacy for the end of abortion. -
Montana businesses and hospitals face a dilemma with federal vaccine mandates
Montana hospitals and larger businesses in the state are getting ready to wriggle on the horns of a Covid-19 dilemma, as they confront two upcoming federal rules forcing employee vaccines – and a state law forbidding such mandates.Gianforte and Montana's Congressional delegation react to Afghan refugees coming to Missoula
Gov. Greg Gianforte said on Thursday he plans to welcome fully-vetted Missoula-bound Afghan refugees fleeing the humanitarian crisis stemming from the end of the war in Afghanistan.Tester, local officials urge final passage of fed infrastructure bill
The $1 trillion federal infrastructure bill that will greatly benefit Montana could be days away from final passage – if the House takes action this month and sends it to the president, U.S. Sen. Jon Tester and local officials said Thursday.GOP lawmakers question Montana Supreme Court chief over judicial ethics - again
The antagonism by some GOP lawmakers toward the Montana Supreme Court and the state judiciary was on display again Tuesday, as they grilled the high court’s chief justice and a district judge over ethical questions and the judges’ attitude toward the Legislature.Conservative group wants to invalidate Montana's "clean campaign act"
A conservative political group filed suit Monday to invalidate Montana’s “clean campaign act,” saying its requirement to notify candidates of election mailers criticizing them violates the U.S. Constitution.Another lawsuit challenges new voting restrictions in Montana
Three groups that promote voting by younger Montanans filed suit Thursday to overturn a trio of new Republican-passed laws making it more difficult to vote, arguing the laws unconstitutionally target and affect young voters.State amends proposed rules on medical marijuana advertising
Montana regulators have adjusted their proposed new rules for medical marijuana advertising, in response to comments and concerns from marijuana providers.Gianforte’s budget director steps down; GOP legislator will take the job
State Budget Director Kurt Alme, on the job for just nine months, will step down next month and be replaced by a Republican state senator and rancher, the Gianforte administration announced late Tuesday.