Politics

A last-minute change to a 2019 bill put an end date on Montana’s Medicaid expansion program, setting the stage for what is anticipated to be the most significant healthcare debate of the 2025 Montana Legislature.

One proposed bill would make ‘extensive changes’ to the way utilities plan for energy resources.

Republicans have a 32-18 majority in the Senate and a 58-42 majority in the House this session, but after redistricting, they no longer hold the supermajority they held in 2023.

Lawmakers are considering a bill that would make local agencies ask voters for a specific dollar amount of property tax increases on ballot levies rather than rely on mills.

Although Democrats made gains in the legislature, Republicans earned wins in every statewide office this year.

The 69th Montana Legislature opened in Helena on Monday with both Republicans and Democrats highlighting affordability as one of the issues that will dominate the 90-day session.

Legislators will have 90 working days to make decisions on key issues for people across the state, from taxes to health care to housing.

More than two dozen bills have been introduced to address ‘egregious overreach’ of judicial branch.

The Montana Supreme Court ruled that Gov. Gianforte may have legitimate legal reasons to withhold documents, but that he can’t refuse to turn those over without having a district court judge review them

Law enforcement is investigating any connection with a suspected terrorism incident that killed at least 15 and injured dozens hours earlier in New Orleans.