Government & Policy
State government, agencies, courts, budgets, and policy.
Kalshi Settles Montana Attorney General Lawsuit Pending Ninth Circuit Review
Kalshi has reached a settlement with the Montana Attorney General’s office regarding an ongoing legal dispute, according to reporting by…
Government & PolicyGianforte Launches Flat Tax Campaign With Policy Group
Montana Governor Greg Gianforte partnered with the Mountain States Policy Center last week to launch a new initiative advocating for…
Government & PolicyMontana Shooting Facilities Task Force Begins Drafting Recommendations in Helena
A state task force charged with assessing Montana’s shooting facility needs convened Monday at Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks headquarters…
Government & PolicyColumbia Falls Therapist Scott McFarlane Faces 17 Felony Counts After Search Uncovers 3,000 Abuse Videos
A Columbia Falls therapist who worked with children as young as six has been charged with 17 felony counts in…
Government & PolicyWest Nile Virus Spreads to Five Montanans Across Three Counties in 2026
West Nile virus has reached five Montana residents this season, with confirmed human cases in Cascade, Richland, and Sheridan counties,…
Government & PolicyGianforte Declares Charlie Kirk Day in Montana After Conservative Commentator’s Assassination
Gov. Greg Gianforte announced Wednesday that September 10 will be recognized as “Charlie Kirk Day” in Montana, honoring the conservative…
Government & PolicyMontana Launches Medicaid Work Requirement for Expansion Enrollees
Montana this summer began a soft launch of its Medicaid expansion “community engagement requirement,” a new rule that could affect…
Government & PolicyMontana Labor Force Sets Record in 2025, Wage Growth Ranks Second in Nation
Montana’s workforce reached an all-time high in 2025, with nearly 577,800 people participating in the state’s labor force, according to…
Government & PolicyYellowstone County Eyes $100,000 Annual Investment in Billings Diversion Program to Relieve Jail Strain
Yellowstone County commissioners are weighing a $100,000 annual contribution to expand a Billings-based diversion program that keeps first-time, nonviolent felony…
Government & PolicyGianforte Launches Public Campaign for 4.7% Flat Income Tax Ahead of 2027 Legislature
Gov. Greg Gianforte stood at the Capitol on Tuesday, September 8, to announce his backing of a public education campaign…