Montana Politics: Latest News

Helena Valley farmer-rancher Joe Dooling became the third Republican vying for Montana’s open U.S. House seat in 2020.

The Federal Trade Commission and law enforcement plan to file charges against several companies and individuals as part of a major government clampdown on illegal robocalls, according to CBS News.

In Montana’s most populous cities and counties — and, in some smaller counties as well — reappraised residential and business property values that determine property taxes often increased by double-digit percentages this year.

Governor Steve Bullock has released the official schedule for his televised town halls this week.

Montana’s two top legislative leaders on Monday castigated Gov. Steve Bullock for flying the Pride flag, representing Montana’s gay community, at the state Capitol over the weekend, instead of the state flag.

Republican Sen. Steve Daines heard from Trapper Creek Job Corps employees about the president keeping the program open in Darby on Friday.

Sen. Jon Tester was in Missoula Friday afternoon to answer questions from his constituents at a town hall forum at the Downtown Holiday Inn.

The committee planning a 2020 ballot initiative on legalizing recreational marijuana in Montana is asking for input on what its proposed measure should look like.

John Mues, who survived a Canyon Ferry Lake diving accident that left another man dead during the filming of a political ad for Mues’ possible U.S. Senate run in 2020, issued a statement Thursday.

Two Job Corps Civilian Conservation Centers in Montana will remain open — at least for now.

While the Trump administration Wednesday unveiled its final rule to repeal Obama-era regulations on power-plant emissions, those watching the power and coal industries in Montana say the change ultimately may not make that much difference here.

Montana’s congressional delegation made a successful bipartisan push Wednesday to advance legislation that federally recognizes the Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians.

Montana Gov. Steve Bullock’s presidential campaign said Tuesday he has met qualifications for the second Democratic presidential candidate debate in July — but that doesn’t necessarily mean he’ll be on the stage in Detroit.

Montana Secretary of State Corey Stapleton improperly used a state vehicle to commute from Helena to his home in Billings, racking up 27,000 miles on the pickup truck during his first 18 months in office, a legislative audit says.

State Auditor Matt Rosendale, as expected, became the second Republican to jump into the 2020 race for Montana’s open U.S. House seat Monday — just three days after the incumbent, Greg Gianforte, announced he would run for governor.

Sen. Jon Tester was in Kalispell on Friday to talk to elderly people about how to avoid scams targeted at senior citizens.

Casey Schreiner, a newly minted candidate for Montana’s governorship, was in Billings on Saturday for a campaign event.

Secretary of State Corey Stapleton, the first prominent Republican to enter Montana’s 2020 gubernatorial race, announced Saturday he’s abandoning that effort and running for the state’s now-open U.S. House seat.

Sen. Jon Tester says if the newly reintroduced Blackfoot Clearwater Stewardship Act is going to become law, it will need firmer support from Montana’s other political leaders and bipartisan work in Washington, D.C.

Montana Secretary of State Corey Stapleton announced Saturday morning his plans to “unite Republicans” by running for Montana’s lone seat in the U. S. House of Representatives in the 2020 election — effectively abandoning his run for governor. 

Montana’s lone Representative in the United States House kicked off his campaign for Governor Friday.

Four vetoes from Gov. Steve Bullock will remain in place after Montana lawmakers failed to get enough support to override them.

Vice President Mike Pence continued his visit to the west on Thursday, spending the day in Yellowstone National Park.

Montana Gov. Steve Bullock will not be among the 20 candidates on stage for the Democrats’ first presidential debates later this month, according to The New York Times. 

The Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019 passed the U.S. Senate Wednesday and is now headed to President Trump’s desk.

Vice President Mike Pence was in Billings on Wednesday to talk with local and state law enforcement and health care professionals about the methamphetamine problem in Montana.

The Montana Legislature has failed to override Gov. Steve Bullock’s veto of a bill that would have allowed private providers to run sports betting operations in the state.

Montana’s state Superintendent of Public Instruction is officially launching her campaign for a second term.

House Minority Leader Casey Schreiner, a four-term legislator from Great Falls, on Tuesday became the first prominent Democrat to jump into the 2020 race for Montana governor, saying he’d be an advocate for — and representative of — “everyday Montanans.”

Bullock unveiled the endorsement on “Face the Nation” Sunday, saying he’s “awfully excited” about the announcement.