Daily Montanan
Gov. Gianforte dined Thursday with President Trump at Mar-a-Lago
Gov. Greg Gianforte was among Republican governors who met with former and incoming President Donald Trump on Thursday evening at his West Palm Beach estate at Mar-a-Lago.
Senate president has ‘big concerns’ over battle to unite GOP caucus
The Senate president has been unable keep his majority party in line the first week of the Legislature as nine Republicans have sided with Democrats on the chamber’s first vote.
Knudsen makes pitch to SupCo on why he shouldn’t be suspended
Attorneys for the state’s top lawyer say he was denied free speech, due process and at a minimum, case should be sent back
Montana PSC watches bill that cuts public participation
One proposed bill would make ‘extensive changes’ to the way utilities plan for energy resources.
Housing, child care, Medicaid, priorities for Montana Democrats
Although Democrats made gains in the legislature, Republicans earned wins in every statewide office this year.
Republican leaders outline plan for judicial reform during 69th legislature
More than two dozen bills have been introduced to address ‘egregious overreach’ of judicial branch.
Montana SupCo orders judge to review Gianforte’s bill-tracking documents
The Montana Supreme Court ruled that Gov. Gianforte may have legitimate legal reasons to withhold documents, but that he can’t refuse to turn those over without having a district court judge review them
Gianforte, Montana sue Yellowstone over bison management plan
State warns that it could rescind ‘tolerance zones’ that allow bison to wander out of the park without being hunted.
Republicans call on State Bar of Montana to apologize for comments
Nineteen state Republicans are asking the State Bar of Montana to issue an apology for partisan attacks against Republicans in Montana made by a lawyer and the organization’s alleged endorsement of the remarks.
Montana population growth continues slowing
As of July 2024, the federal agency estimates that Montana has a population of 1,137,223, an increase 5,931 from July of 2023.