Daily Montanan
Forever chemicals detected in Kalispell water
After studies on humans exposed to these chemicals, PFOS was found to adversely impact the immune system, the cardiovascular system, child development and cancer risks.
Rosendale files for U.S. House run after brief Senate campaign
Rep. Matt Rosendale filed to run for re-election in his U.S House seat Saturday after suspending a short-lived campaign for Senate earlier this month.
Governor asks court to stop order; plaintiffs see delay tactics
A district court judge said the Montana Legislature must have a chance to override Gov. Greg Gianforte’s veto of a popular bill that directed marijuana tax revenue to conservation and county roads — but the governor believes the judge is wrong.
Group to court: Montana’s narrow definition of gender unconstitutional
In the lawsuit filed by Two Spirit and intersex individuals, plaintiffs say that the Montana Legislature cuts them out of their constitutionally protected rights, and that Senate Bill 458 should be struck down.
Montana certifies No Labels party for 2024 election
The party seeks to create “a unity ticket to run in 2024 if the two parties [Republicans and Democrats] select unreasonably divisive presidential nominees.”
Rehberg enters crowded field of GOP House hopefuls
Former Congressman and Montana lieutenant governor Denny Rehberg announced Wednesday that he’s running for the seat currently held by fellow Republican Matt Rosendale.
Consumer Counsel: NW Energy owes customers $13M for natural gas
NorthWestern Energy customers have paid $200 million more than they should have since 2005 because the utility’s advanced purchases of gas and electricity ended up higher than prices on the market.
Ryan Busse announces Raph Graybill as Lt. Gov. candidate
Graybill, a lawyer, has fought and won against abortion bans in cases playing out across Montana, but he said even though the courts have blocked legislation supported by Republican legislators and signed by Republican Gov. Gianforte, the laws still create fear.
State of Montana files SupCo appeal to overturn climate change decision
The state argues that the statute the judge struck down as unconstitutional could not solely be responsible for climate change and so the case never should have been decided in the first place.
Rosendale drops US Senate bid days after announcing run
A spokesperson for Rosendale confirmed Thursday afternoon Rosendale was ending his campaign just six days after he officially started it and provided a statement from Rosendale.