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![Former state auditor Morrison running for Montana Supreme Court chief justice](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/10/attachment-Morrison.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Former state auditor Morrison running for Montana Supreme Court chief justice
John Morrison, an attorney from Helena, announced this week that he’s running for Supreme Court chief justice.
![Governor’s housing task force ready for next phase of work](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2020/03/housing-scaled.jpeg?w=980&q=75)
Governor’s housing task force ready for next phase of work
Some task force members said Tuesday that, after the proposals they’ve already made, it might require some creative thinking to find the next set of recommendations.
![County property tax spat may go before Montana Supreme Court](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/03/attachment-Gianforte-Taxes.jpg?w=980&q=75)
County property tax spat may go before Montana Supreme Court
As more counties join an effort to challenge the state’s interpretation of property tax law, the legal questions could now be considered in the Montana Supreme Court.
![Holland Lake Lodge plans called off, facility for sale](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/01/attachment-Holland-Lake.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Holland Lake Lodge plans called off, facility for sale
The owner of Holland Lake Lodge said the lodge is for sale and he's no longer considering an expansion project with POWDR.
![Federal judge holds hearing on Montana TikTok ban lawsuit in Missoula](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/05/attachment-tiktok.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Federal judge holds hearing on Montana TikTok ban lawsuit in Missoula
TikTok has denied claims that its app puts user data at risk, saying the Chinese government and the Chinese Communist Party don’t have direct or indirect control over it, that they’ve never received a request to share U.S. data with Chinese authorities.
![Montana U.S. Senate race sees big early fundraising numbers](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2018/03/capitol-dome.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Montana U.S. Senate race sees big early fundraising numbers
The campaigns of U.S. Sen. Jon Tester and Republican candidate Tim Sheehy are both reporting they brought in millions of dollars over the last three months.
![Organizations challenge Montana “double voting” law in federal court](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/09/attachment-Voter-elections.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Organizations challenge Montana “double voting” law in federal court
Two Montana organizations have filed suit in federal court, claiming that a new state law intended to stop people from voting twice goes beyond its goal and could threaten lawful voters.
![Former Montana Gov. Schwinden dies at 98](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/10/attachment-Schwinden.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Former Montana Gov. Schwinden dies at 98
Ted Schwinden, who served as Montana’s governor through most of the 1980’s, has died at the age of 98.
![FWP promises action after audit finds wardens feared retaliation](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/09/attachment-FWP.jpg?w=980&q=75)
FWP promises action after audit finds wardens feared retaliation
FWP leaders told a legislative committee on Thursday that they’re taking steps to improve the relationship between game wardens and department administrators after an audit released this summer found evidence of a “disconnect.”
![Near majority of Montanans now born somewhere else](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2017/05/zoning3.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Near majority of Montanans now born somewhere else
Gallatin County continues to see the largest influx of out-of-staters with just 37.3% of residents being born in Montana.