Government & Policy
State government, agencies, courts, budgets, and policy.
Montana Elder Justice Summit Highlights AI-Powered Fraud Schemes Targeting Seniors
Montana’s Attorney General’s Office gathered law enforcement officials, community members, and advocates in Kalispell on Wednesday for an Elder Justice…
Judge Vacates Ellsworth Guilty Verdict After Sealed Documents Reach Jury Room
A Montana judge has thrown out the guilty verdict against former Senate President Jason Ellsworth in a misdemeanor official misconduct…
UM Study: Short-Term Rentals Added $755M to Montana Economy in 2025
A new study from the University of Montana’s Bureau of Business and Economic Research found that short-term rentals generated roughly…
Gianforte Seeks Applicants to Fill PSC District 2 Seat After Member Suspension
Governor Greg Gianforte announced Monday that his office is accepting applications for a temporary appointment to the Montana Public Service…
Gianforte Opens Application Process for PSC Commissioner Post After Molnar Suspension
Governor Greg Gianforte launched an application process Tuesday to fill the Public Service Commission seat vacated by Brad Molnar’s one-year…
Government & PolicyMontana Unemployment Drops to 3.3% in June, Well Below National Rate
Montana Governor Greg Gianforte announced Monday that the state’s unemployment rate fell to 3.3% in June 2026, nearly a full…
Government & PolicyFentanyl Pill Seizures in Montana Already Approaching Last Year’s Full Total
Montana law enforcement agents have seized more than 14,500 fentanyl pills so far in 2026 — a pace that could…
Daines Pushes Senate Finance Committee to Modernize Crypto Tax Rules
Montana Senator Steve Daines brought his push for a federal digital asset tax framework to the Senate Finance Committee on…
Montana Traffic Deaths Drop 21 Below Last Year’s Pace, MDT Calls for Sustained Caution
Montana roads have claimed 83 lives so far in 2026, a notable improvement over the same stretch of last year,…
Billings Police Resume Jail Blood Draws Under Cost-Sharing Deal With County
Billings police will resume conducting DUI blood draws at the Yellowstone County jail after the county struck a new agreement…