Daily Montanan
Resort town of Whitefish seems perfect, but citizens ‘suffer’
Despite the seemingly idyllic nature of life in a mountain resort town like Whitefish, these communities often experience higher rates of mental health challenges and suicide than the national average.
Matt Rosendale drops House re-election bid, citing family toll
Republican Congressman Matt Rosendale said Friday he will not seek re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives, citing "false and defamatory rumors."
Montana judge orders marijuana bill poll override to proceed
The Montana Legislature needs an opportunity — “without further delay” — to override Gov. Greg Gianforte’s veto of a 2023 bill that redistributed marijuana funds.
Montana Republicans shoot down childcare bill proposal
After hearing for months about issues facing Montana parents and businesses with childcare, Republicans shot down a proposal to craft a package of bills to address the issues.
Rep. Zinke, former challenger Monica Tranel, running in 2024
After the 2020 census, Montana earned a second U.S. House seat, and Zinke won the western Congressional district in 2022. He took 49.6% of the vote, Tranel took 46.5%.
Kalispell issues notice about ‘forever chemicals’ in water supply
The City of Kalispell issued a consumer drinking water notice Friday, months after the detection of cancer-linked PFAS in two of its wells in July.
Judge: Public Service Commission map likely unconstitutional
A Public Service Commission map that appears gerrymandered to favor Republicans is likely unconstitutional — but it will stay in place for now, according to a Lewis and Clark County District order Thursday.
Tester, Rounds attempt to stop beef imports from Paraguay
U.S. Sens. Mike Rounds, R-South Dakota, and Jon Tester, D-Montana, said Tuesday that they have filed a Congressional Review Act resolution that would overturn the Biden administration’s recent decision to lift a ban on beef imports from Paraguay.
40 groups ask Montana PSC to consider climate in utility regulation
The Montana Public Service Commission should consider climate change in its regulation of gas and electric utilities, according to a petition submitted Wednesday to the regulatory agency.
Montana SupCo restores permit for mine near Smith River
The Montana Supreme Court on Monday overturned a district court decision that blocked a proposed 1,888-acre mine near Sheep Creek, which feeds into the Smith River watershed.