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Advocates hold drag show at Capitol in protest of bill
At the Montana State Capitol, advocates organized drag performances, as a protest against a bill moving forward in the state Legislature that would limit where those performances can be held.
Legislature considers payment for Lake County/CSKT law enforcement
The bill would see the state contribute some funding to support Lake County’s law enforcement services on the Flathead Indian Reservation.
Advocates rally at Montana State Capitol against abortion restrictions
Advocates gathered at the Montana State Capitol Friday to protest a series of bills restricting abortion access and affecting the LGBTQ community.
MCPS to ask voters for more funding with levies
Missoula County Public Schools (MCPS) will be joining several other schools who have announced levies on the upcoming educational ballot in May.
Montana Legislature continues to debate abortion bills
Two abortion-related bills have only one more step to go before reaching Gov. Greg Gianforte’s desk, after they passed preliminary votes on the Senate floor Thursday.
Montana lawmakers consider legislation on short-term rentals
An analysis from the governor’s budget office says there were more than 12,000 short-term rental units in Montana in 2020, and they expect 15,000 by 2024.
Bill to change how Montana SupCo justices are elected lacking support
A proposed constitutional amendment to change the process to select supreme court justices in Montana has advanced to a final vote in the Montana Legislature, but will need to gain more support to make it on the ballot.
Advocates hold “Trans Day of Visibility” rally at Montana State Capitol
Around 100 people gathered in the Montana State Capitol rotunda to highlight the state’s transgender, non-binary and two-spirit communities.
Montanans mark “Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day” at State Capitol
More than 100 people gathered in the Montana State Capitol rotunda Wednesday, to honor Montanans who served in the Vietnam War.
Montana lawmakers consider bill to invest $300M in behavioral health system
Montana lawmakers and state agency leaders said Wednesday that they have a unique opportunity this year to invest in Montana’s behavioral health system – and it’s time to take it.