Daily Montanan
Federal judge temporarily halts new Montana voter registration requirements
A federal Montana judge on Wednesday temporarily enjoined two parts of a bill dealing with extra voter registration requirements that was passed by the legislature last year.
Below normal water forecasted for Montana after low-snow winter
Montana’s winter is shaping up to have been among the worst for snowpack in 25 years and, combined with current outlooks, has water forecasters warning that streamflow levels this summer could be well below normal across most of the state.
UM study: Public service, money motivates poll workers
A first-of-its-kind study by a University of Montana faculty member recently investigated the motivations of people who serve on the frontlines of democracy.
Override poll for Gianforte’s veto fails
After Republicans’ threat not to participate, 68 lawmakers don’t return their ballot.
Montana GOP balks at abortion ballot initiative
Montana Republicans have supported laws restricting abortion access in Montana and are staunchly opposed to the proposal, which would enshrine broad abortion protections in the state constitution.
Signature gathering begins for Montana abortion access ballot petition
The group behind a ballot petition to enshrine abortion access in Montana’s constitution formally kicked off its signature gathering campaign this week.
Circus elephant temporarily wanders loose in Butte
While Missoula has banned circus elephants, the circus is scheduled to tour other Montana cities including Helena, Great Falls, Bozeman and Billings.
Donald Trump Jr. to campaign with Gianforte, Zinke in Missoula
Donald Trump Jr. will appear alongside Gov. Greg Gianforte and U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke for a campaign event and fundraiser on Sunday, April 28, at the University of Montana.
Report: Female grizzlies could be in Bitterroot Ecosystem in four years
A report from January 2024 by a couple of conservation groups estimates female grizzly bears could reach the Bitterroot Ecosystem in as few as 3.7 years given the number of cubs they have every year, distances between recovery zones, denning habitats, and location of routes with berries bears like to eat.
Montana SupCo overturns homicide conviction on new evidence
Unanimous court says prosecutor tried to interfere with, delay or hide exculpatory evidence.