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Montana’s abortion ballot measure explained
Two years after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in the Dobbs decision, voters in ten states will be considering ballot measures on abortion this fall – including Montana.
Residents create non-profit, hope to change Missoula camping ordinance
No Camp Missoula was formed after residents in the Southgate Triangle area woke up to potta potties across from their houses.
Tester, Sheehy spar in second Senate debate
Sheehy and Tester last met for a debate in June. Once the two men got on air Monday night, they quickly began trading some sharp criticisms.
Fundraising heats up in elections for state races
Outside of the governor’s election, the most money raised from Aug. 15 to Sept. 15 was in the two races for open seats on the Montana Supreme Court
Montana Supreme Court candidate making cases at forums
With less than a month to go before voters start receiving ballots, candidates for two open seats on the Montana Supreme Court are crossing the state to make their case.
State tribal leaders seek Sheehy apology for defamatory comments
Sheehy has not commented on the remarks anywhere since they were released, even avoiding an MTN reporter during a campaign event in Billings last Wednesday after the story became public.
Analysts say Montana Senate race shifts toward Republicans
On Thursday, the Cook Political Report announced it was shifting its rating for Montana’s Senate race from “Toss Up” to “Lean Republican.”
Gov. Gianforte remembers lives lost on 9/11
Gov. Greg Gianforte was in Kalispell to honor and remember the lives lost in the 9/11 attacks as well as to honor three outstanding veterans
Montana survey quizzes top election issues for 50 and older
Voters taking the poll identified the two top issues determining their vote this year. The biggest issue for those 50 and older was immigration, followed by inflation and the economy.
Report: Glacier tourism contributes over $554M to local economy
A National Park Service report shows that the over 2.9 million people who visited the park spent over $372 million in the nearby communities.