Daily Montanan
![Planned Parenthood of Montana sues to block abortion restriction bill](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/04/attachment-Abortion.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Planned Parenthood of Montana sues to block abortion restriction bill
Planned Parenthood of Montana sued the state in an attempt to block a bill awaiting the governor’s signature that would ban a common abortion procedure and penalize medical professionals who provide them.
![Montanans ask committee to kill ‘obscenity’ bill; backer calls for book burning](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/04/attachment-Legislature.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Montanans ask committee to kill ‘obscenity’ bill; backer calls for book burning
The bill seeks to implement criminal penalties against school librarians and teachers who provide students with material deemed to be “obscene.”
![NorthWestern to appeal decision on Laurel Generation Station](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/04/attachment-NorthWestern.jpg?w=980&q=75)
NorthWestern to appeal decision on Laurel Generation Station
The state’s largest utility provider and the owner of the Laurel Generation Station announced it was appealing the decision to the Montana Supreme Court, asking the high court to stay the order.
![Bill targeting Tester’s U.S. Senate race passes Montana Senate](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/03/attachment-Tester.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Bill targeting Tester’s U.S. Senate race passes Montana Senate
The bill would establish a “jungle primary” system, where the top two vote getters regardless of party affiliation advance to the general election, exclusively for the upcoming U.S. Senate election in 2024, with a sunset date in 2025.
![More than a dozen Democratic lawmakers speak in opposition to drag legislation](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/04/attachment-legislature.jpg?w=980&q=75)
More than a dozen Democratic lawmakers speak in opposition to drag legislation
Thirteen Democratic lawmakers lined up to testify against a bill to ban drag in public spaces where minors are present and making bars or restaurants that host such performances “sexually oriented businesses” in Montana.
![Constitutional amendments debated on the floor in both chambers](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/03/attachment-Legislature.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Constitutional amendments debated on the floor in both chambers
The Legislature, dominated by Republicans, is debating and expected to have the necessary votes to pass a number of constitutional amendments.
![Competing bills, opinions could determine reallocation of Montana marijuana tax revenue](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2021/11/Marijuana.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Competing bills, opinions could determine reallocation of Montana marijuana tax revenue
Fights are ramping up at the state Capitol over what to do with Montana’s marijuana tax revenue and its funding of the Habitat Montana conservation program.
![Opponents say marijuana bill would kill industry, cost Montana millions](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2022/01/Marijuana-2.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Opponents say marijuana bill would kill industry, cost Montana millions
A bill to repeal adult-use marijuana in Montana is an effort to undo the will of voters, opponents said.
![Tester: Forest Service ‘found a loophole,’ on Holland lodge expansion](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/03/attachment-Tester.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Tester: Forest Service ‘found a loophole,’ on Holland lodge expansion
The resort expansion has been mired in controversy after missteps by the Forest Service.
![Republicans proposes constitutional amendment on Montana’s right to bear arms](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2017/05/Guns.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Republicans proposes constitutional amendment on Montana’s right to bear arms
The sponsor argued in favor of a bill that would ask voters to amend the state constitution to protect the rights of gun owners to carry a concealed weapon without a permit.