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![Montana Jewish Project ‘perplexed,’ ‘saddened,’ by Speaker of the House Regier](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2017/11/StatueExterior.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Montana Jewish Project ‘perplexed,’ ‘saddened,’ by Speaker of the House Regier
Speaker of the House Matt Regier has not communicated directly with the Montana Jewish Project since its director asked the reason Republican leadership took a rabbi off the schedule to lead prayer.
![Rosendale calls BLM ‘activist organization’ ahead of hearing on land conservation proposal](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/05/attachment-Rosendale.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Rosendale calls BLM ‘activist organization’ ahead of hearing on land conservation proposal
Congressman Matt Rosendale continued to deride the Department of Interior and its efforts to better conserve public lands and protect natural resources in a Wednesday hearing.
![Drag ban, sex definition and MICWA bills signed into law](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2017/06/montana-pride.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Drag ban, sex definition and MICWA bills signed into law
Gov. Greg Gianforte recently signed into law a bill outlawing drag performances on public property, a bill defining sex as either “male” or “female” and a bill placing language from the federal Indian Child Welfare Act in state statute.
![Lawmakers seek new opinion on poll to override veto of marijuana revenue bill](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/05/attachment-Mike-Lang.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Lawmakers seek new opinion on poll to override veto of marijuana revenue bill
The veto of the bill and the abrupt adjournment has also rankled some Republicans who appear to be split on everything that happened during the final day of the session.
![Gianforte vetoes Missoula Democrat’s mobile homes park bill](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2022/04/housing-trailers.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Gianforte vetoes Missoula Democrat’s mobile homes park bill
Gov. Greg Gianforte vetoed a bill that would have given protections for mobile home park residents, like requiring park owners give 60 days notice before taking action like increasing rent.
![Gianforte signs additional abortion restriction bills; one court challenge already refiled](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/05/attachment-Gianforte.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Gianforte signs additional abortion restriction bills; one court challenge already refiled
Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte signed four more bills this week targeting abortion access, including one that is already being challenged in court.
![Judge tells lawyers to prepare for trial in Montana climate change lawsuit](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/05/attachment-climate-change.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Judge tells lawyers to prepare for trial in Montana climate change lawsuit
A judge told state attorneys and a group of young Montanans suing over the state's fossil fuel policies they should “prepare for trial,“ despite efforts by the state to get the case halted or dismissed.
![Montana housing and prison infrastructure bills await governor’s consideration](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2017/10/construction.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Montana housing and prison infrastructure bills await governor’s consideration
Two of the biggest legislative priorities to start the 2023 session in Montana – addressing housing and prison space and upgrades – came down to a flurry of work done in the final days.
![Montana SupCo reprimands judge for sexual remarks made about witness](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2022/09/attachment-Supreme-Court.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Montana SupCo reprimands judge for sexual remarks made about witness
The Montana Supreme Court publicly reprimanded a Third Judicial District Court judge from Anaconda on Thursday for violating judicial ethics rules when he made sexual comments about a witness.
![Judge: Class action suit against Ravalli County jail diversion program can proceed](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2017/05/barscuffs.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Judge: Class action suit against Ravalli County jail diversion program can proceed
A federal magistrate has ruled that a class action lawsuit against Ravalli County’s jail diversion program can proceed.