Government & Policy
State government, agencies, courts, budgets, and policy.
National Homeless Count Falls Slightly in 2025, Though Long-Term Trend Points Upward
A federal point-in-time count conducted in January 2025 found roughly 745,652 people experiencing homelessness across the United States, a 3%…
Senate Confirms Bozeman Attorney Katie Lane to Montana Federal Bench Despite ABA Opposition
The U.S. Senate voted Tuesday to confirm Bozeman attorney Katie Lane to a lifetime seat on the U.S. District Court…
Montana’s Second-Home Tax Policy Draws National Attention as Housing Costs Climb
Montana’s decision to create a separate property tax rate for homes not used as primary residences has drawn renewed attention…
Montana Signs On to Federal Foster Care Initiative as Child Placements Hit Five-Year Low
Governor Greg Gianforte on Monday announced that Montana has joined a federal initiative aimed at ensuring every child entering foster…