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Longtime MT labor leader Jim Murry dies
Dem Williams doubles campaign funds in 3rd Qtr
Democratic U.S. House candidate Kathleen Williams reported Monday that she raised $2.3 million in campaign funds for three past three months – nearly doubling her total for the entire campaign.Gov debate: Cooney, Gianforte mix it up over … bipartisanship?
Montana’s two leading candidates for governor tangled over tax policy, the pandemic, education and public lands in their first debate Saturday, but also spent plenty of time polishing their credentials on something else: Bipartisan cooperation.Montana counties open early voting for November election
The first votes in Montana’s November general election have already been cast.Record penalties levied in Montana dark money lawsuit
The Sept. 17 default judgment in Lewis and Clark County District Court is likely the final chapter in a well-known political corruption case that spanned more than a decade.Williams and Rosendale spar over her campaign salary
In the race for Montana’s U.S. House seat, Democrat Kathleen Williams is taking a $3,000 monthly salary from her campaign – an obscure fact that prompted her Republican opponent, Matt Rosendale, to criticize her in last week’s debates.Cooney and Gianforte set for Saturday debate
On Saturday, October 3rd, MTN News will host a debate between the two candidates vying to be the next governor of MontanaOn health care, Cooney and Gianforte duel over their records, federal policy
When it comes to health care as an issue in Montana’s gubernatorial race, the two leading candidates have their plans – but often end up debating federal policy and how it may affect what happens in the state.Gov race: Cooney, Gianforte lay out education priorities
Democrat Mike Cooney calls himself a champion of public schools, and says his opponent is not. But Republican Greg Gianforte said his educational priority will be to increase public-school teacher pay.Federal judge throws out Montana ballot case
U.S. District Court Judge Dana Christensen has rejected a request by Republicans to stop Montana's use of vote-by-mail in the upcoming General Election.Montana Supreme Court sets mail-ballot rules for November 3 election
The Montana Supreme Court late Tuesday resolved two questions about mailed ballots for the November 3 election in the stateGov race: How will Cooney, Gianforte drive the MT economy?
Republican Congressman Greg Gianforte, making his second run for Montana governor, says his “No. 1 reason” for running is to bring more, good-paying jobs to the state. Democratic Lt. Gov. Mike Cooney says look at the Bullock-Cooney administration’s record of good job growth and a sound budget. -
MT Supreme Court candidates trade jabs in MTN debate
Supreme Court Justice Laurie McKinnon and her challenger Mike Black traded jabs Sunday in their first debate of the 2020 election, as Black said McKinnon has consistently taken sides with property-owners in legal disputes involving public access.MTN Debate: Montana Supreme Court candidates
There are two candidates competing in the election for the Montana Supreme Court: Mike Black and Laurie McKinnon.Rosendale and Williams spar in final U.S. House candidate debate
U.S. House candidates Matt Rosendale and Kathleen Williams faced off Saturday nightWATCH: MTN 2020 Vote: The Race for U.S. House Debate
U.S. House ads: The facts behind the rhetoric
In Montana’s U.S. House race, the campaigns’ first TV attack ads offer an early thumbnail of the thrust of each candidate’s message – and, some exaggerated and misleading claims, on both sides.Lieutenant Governor candidates share North Central Montana and Great Falls ties
Outside campaign money in MT gov race: Approaching $20M
While Republican gubernatorial candidate Greg Gianforte’s campaign has outspent Democrat Mike Cooney by a 3-to-1 margin, outside groups are helping Cooney keep the overall spending relatively close in the competitive contest.Republican Gianforte puts another $1 million into his gov campaign
Republican gubernatorial candidate Greg Gianforte has put another $1 million of his own money into his campaign, upping his personal stake in the race to almost $3.6 million.