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MT Supco rejects GOP request to reconsider subpoena ruling
The Montana Supreme Court Tuesday declined to reconsider its earlier ruling that voided legislative Republicans’ subpoenas to obtain internal court emails and documents.Lawsuit challenging "pre-approval" of power plants goes forward
A lawsuit challenging a Montana law that plaintiffs say allows NorthWestern Energy to shift the risk of power-plant acquisition entirely to ratepayers will proceed, a state judge has ruled.What will Montana's Congressional districts look like?
Drawing two new, compact Congressional districts for Montana in 2022 with equal populations is a piece of cake – but, when their political leaning is a consideration, things get prickly.Judicial-appointment law survives another court challenge
A state judge has dismissed a second attempt to void a new law giving Gov. Greg Gianforte more power to appoint new state judges, saying it strengthens, rather than violates the “separation of powers” of Montana government.Sponsors resubmit, amend proposed 2022 initiative to cap property taxes
The sponsors of a proposed constitutional initiative to cap property taxes in Montana and create a sales-value assessment system have revised it to focus on Montana homeowners, excluding commercial property and second homes.The Montana law that injected confusion and conflict into public health
This spring, legislators passed a one-of-a-kind law barring vaccine-based discrimination. Now schools, counties, businesses and health care professionals are struggling to overcome the challenges it creates.Emergency rule issued on masks in Montana schools
The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) issued an emergency rule on Tuesday addressing school masking mandates and parent choice.Commission recommends 74 Montana water and sewer projects for ARPA funding
A state commission has endorsed dozens of water and sewer projects across Montana, recommending them to receive a share of $250 million in federal COVID recovery funding.Gianforte criticizes U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan
At a Tuesday press conference, Governor Greg Gianforte strongly criticized how the United States withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan has proceeded.Governor and state health officials again urge Montanans to get vaccinated
Governor Greg Gianforte says there’s never been a better time for Montanans to get the COVID-19 vaccine.Wolf hunting season in Montana will allow baiting and night hunting
Wolf hunting will look significantly different in Montana this year, with Fish and Wildlife Commission approving new quota and hunting methods for the predators at their Friday meeting.MT AG Knudsen asserts prosecutorial authority over Helena assault and gun case
Knudsen took the unusual step this month of ordering prosecutors to drop two gun-related charges against the man. -
Proposed initiative would cap Montana property taxes and assessment values
In the wake of escalating real-estate values in much of Montana, a former state lawmaker is proposing a constitutional initiative to create an “acquisition-value” property tax system – which would prevent big property-tax increases as long as one maintains ownership of the home or business.Lawsuit filed to strike down four new Montana laws restricting abortion
Planned Parenthood of Montana filed suit Monday to overturn four new laws restricting abortion and abortion insurance coverage in Montana, calling them an unconstitutional violation of privacy and other individual rights.New census data shows reshaping of Montana population
The U.S. Census Bureau already announced that Montana’s growing population will entitle the state to a second seat in the U-S House. Now, the agency has released much more detailed information from the 2020 Census, giving us a better picture of how the population has shifted within Montana.How Montana judges got on the bench
Montana has seven Supreme Court justices and 49 state District Court judges.Bullock appointees shape Montana’s judiciary – but, it’s a diverse lot
Democrat Steve Bullock had an oversized influence on the Montana judiciary during his eight years as governor, appointing 28 judges and justices – half of the state’s entire judiciary.Daines and Tester split on $1.2T infrastructure bill
As expected, the U.S. Senate Tuesday approved a $1.2 trillion bill to bolster the nation’s infrastructure, with Montana’s two senators splitting their votes.Sen. Daines will vote "no" on federal infrastructure bill
Montana Republican U.S. Sen. Steve Daines said Thursday he’ll be voting against the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill before the Senate, calling it a budget-buster that is “absolutely unacceptable” at this time.Outdoor writer Ballard will challenge US Rep Rosendale
The first Democrat to challenge Montana’s only congressman, Republican Matt Rosendale, in the 2022 election has officially kicked off his campaign: Outdoor writer Jack Ballard of Red Lodge.