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![Attorney general: Proposed Montana abortion ballot issue not legally sufficient](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2021/10/knudsen.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Attorney general: Proposed Montana abortion ballot issue not legally sufficient
The Montana Attorney General’s Office, led by Republican Austin Knudsen, this week told proponents of a proposed 2024 ballot issue seeking to affirm the right to abortion in the Montana Constitution that the proposal was legally insufficient.
![Fresh awareness of historic nuclear radiation in Montana neighborhoods](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2024/01/attachment-nuclear.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Fresh awareness of historic nuclear radiation in Montana neighborhoods
Fallout from weapons tests elsewhere could have had devastating health consequences in the state. Political support for recognition and compensation grows.
![Suit challenges logging, burning project in Bitterroot Forest](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2024/01/attachment-Bitterroot.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Suit challenges logging, burning project in Bitterroot Forest
The lawsuit, filed Thursday in federal court in Missoula, challenges the Mud Creek Vegetation Management Project, which involves logging, thinning, and burning 48,486 acres within the Bitterroot National Forest.
![Lawsuit claims Montana discriminates against out-of-state financial advisers](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2019/09/dollars.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Lawsuit claims Montana discriminates against out-of-state financial advisers
A Montana attorney has filed a class-action lawsuit against the state for what they say is an illegal fee charged to investment advisers who live outside the Treasure State.
![Gianforte appoints Hardin lawmaker to lead Department of Commerce](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2024/01/attachment-Paul-Green.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Gianforte appoints Hardin lawmaker to lead Department of Commerce
Gov. Greg Gianforte on Wednesday announced he was selecting Paul Green to lead the Montana Department of Commerce as its director.
![GOP state senator from Miles City enters Congressional race](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2024/01/attachment-Bogner.jpg?w=980&q=75)
GOP state senator from Miles City enters Congressional race
Montana State Sen. Ken Bogner, a Republican from Miles City, is the latest Republican to join the growing field of GOP candidates in the field vying for the 2nd Congressional District seat currently held by Rep. Matt Rosendale.
![UM athletic director: ‘I always predict that we’ll win’](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2021/09/Grizzlies-football.jpg?w=980&q=75)
UM athletic director: ‘I always predict that we’ll win’
In front of a full stadium with some 20,000 fans, including at least 5,000 Griz fans, the No. 2 Grizzlies will take on last year’s national champions and the top ranked team in the FCS, South Dakota State.
![Committee supports ballot initiative that could change Montana elections](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2018/11/elections-2.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Committee supports ballot initiative that could change Montana elections
Some committee members expressed concern about what they see as lack of clarity in some of the definitions– including to which elections this Constitutional amendment would apply.
![Knudsen appeals Montana TikTok ban court ruling](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/05/attachment-tiktok.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Knudsen appeals Montana TikTok ban court ruling
Attorney General Austin Knudsen filed an appeal in federal court Tuesday after a judge temporarily suspended the law targeting TikTok in Montana.
![‘All clear:’ law enforcement finds Montana capitol bomb threat not credible](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2024/01/attachment-capitol.jpg?w=980&q=75)
‘All clear:’ law enforcement finds Montana capitol bomb threat not credible
Law enforcement completed a sweep to investigate a bomb threat at the Montana capitol Wednesday, finding the threat was not credible, according to a Department of Administration spokesperson.