Government & Policy
State government, agencies, courts, budgets, and policy.
Missoula Judge Weighs Constitutional Challenge to Montana’s Bathroom Law
A Missoula District Court judge heard oral arguments Thursday in a legal challenge to House Bill 121, a Montana law…
Butte-Silver Bow judge blocks enforcement of data center ballot deadline, allowing initiative to proceed
A Montana district court has sided with a citizen group fighting to place a data center limitation measure on the…
Two Lawsuits Fight BLM’s Cancellation of American Prairie Bison Permits in Montana
Two conservation organizations have filed separate federal lawsuits challenging a Bureau of Land Management decision to cancel six grazing permits…
Government & PolicyMontana Logs Second-Highest Hourly Wage Growth Nationally, Governor Reports
Montana ranks second in the nation for hourly wage growth, with average wages climbing 4.7 percent between 2024 and 2025,…
Government & PolicyMissoula Man Faces 15-Year Minimum After Guilty Plea on Fentanyl, Gun Charges
A 35-year-old Missoula man has pleaded guilty to federal drug trafficking and firearm charges after investigators say he was running…
Senate Stopgap Leaves $38.6 Billion in Annual Transportation Funding on the Chopping Block
The U.S. Senate passed a stopgap spending measure this week by an 89-4 vote, but the bill does not renew…
Government & PolicyMontana FWP Invites Public Input on Fish Pond License, Wolf and Furbearer Hunting Rules
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks has opened several public comment periods covering a private fish pond license renewal, the selection…
Government & PolicyCrisis Pregnancy Centers Offer Ultrasounds Without Medical Oversight in Most States
Unregulated Clinics Provide Medical Services While Lacking Healthcare Licensing Crisis pregnancy centers across the United States are providing ultrasound services…
Missoula Drug Supplier Sentenced to 10 Years for Fentanyl, Meth Trafficking
A 55-year-old Missoula resident faces a decade in federal prison after pleading guilty to drug and weapons charges tied to…
Government & PolicyEl Salvador Man Sentenced to Removal After Illegal Reentry Caught During Belgrade Traffic Stop
A 37-year-old Salvadoran national who was previously deported from the United States has been sentenced in federal court in Montana…