Daily Montanan

Three current and former legislators have filed another lawsuit over Senate Bill 542, a property tax bill signed last year.

Republican Aaron Flint and Democrat Sam Forstag are vying to replace U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke, a Republican, representing the western part of Montana

Montana Democratic Party chairperson Shannon O’Brien announced Monday she was resigning her leadership position with the party to endorse independent U.S. Senate candidate Seth Bodnar.

Proponents say it protects people’s rights to propose laws without government interference, but opponents say it’s vague and unnecessary.

Two judges, both alike in current roles, are making the case for why they are best to ascend to the state’s highest bench.

The Treasure State is being invaded by aquatic jellyfish from parts unknown, and while Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks said they’re not dangerous, it’s an introduced species, not native to the state.

Before voters receive their ballots in the mail, they should find a copy of the 2026 Montana Voter Information Pamphlet, courtesy of the Montana Secretary of State’s office.

Initiative would preserve Montana’s nonpartisan judiciary in the state constitution following 2025 legislative attempts to change them.

U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to make a stop in Montana as part of a 10-state tour through competitive states and districts in the final month before November’s election.

Montana officials cheered a move by the Trump administration to roll back greenhouse gas emissions requirements for U.S. power plants, while environmental groups decried the change, which has already drawn one legal challenge.