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The longest federal government shutdown in history has dragged on for more than 40 days, but it appears Congress is now on a path toward reopening.

Montana's congressional delegation is asking President Trump to reconsider plans to import beef from Argentina.

More than 40 million Americans rely on the program, including around 80,000 Montanans.

Commissioners voted 3-2 to vacate the position of president – ousting current president Brad Molnar.

A federal judge in Missoula has dismissed a lawsuit from a group of young plaintiffs, challenging the Trump administration’s energy policies.

The Montana Public Service Commission has voted down a proposal from its president to reopen hearings on NorthWestern Energy’s ongoing rate case.

U.S. Rep. Troy Downing, who represents Montana’s eastern congressional district, argues House Republicans did their job by passing a continuing resolution that would keep funding the government at existing levels.

There’s a growing list of organizations trying to get constitutional amendments onto Montana’s 2026 ballot. That now includes one proposal to revise the ballot measure process itself.

Montana’s two major political parties are in different places after the most recent state elections, but each party’s chair says they need to adjust to Montana’s new political realities.

Funding for housing projects, vouchers, and other community development grants may be in jeopardy.