Politics & Elections
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Miller Sues to Disqualify Eisenhauer Signatures as Cascade County Probes Petition Irregularities
Cascade County law enforcement agencies are investigating approximately 800 petition signatures that may be invalid, while Democratic U.S. House candidate…
Politics & ElectionsMontana AG Knudsen Takes Stage as GOP Holds Rare Midterm Convention in Dallas
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen addressed a national Republican gathering in Dallas on Wednesday, speaking in his capacity as chair…
Politics & ElectionsKurt Alme Holds Double-Digit Lead as Split Opposition Boosts Montana Senate Bid
Republican Kurt Alme is on track to win Montana’s open U.S. Senate seat, according to polling data shared with Semafor,…
Politics & ElectionsPoll average gives Kurt Alme 9-in-10 odds in Montana’s open Senate race
Republican Kurt Alme holds a commanding lead in Montana’s open U.S. Senate contest, with Decision Desk HQ’s polling average putting…
Politics & ElectionsGianforte Waives Trucking Rules to Speed Hay Deliveries as Montana Drought Persists
Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte issued an executive order Monday suspending several motor carrier regulations to help ranchers secure hay for…
Politics & ElectionsBodnar Presses Data Center Stance as Montana Senate Race Intensifies
Seth Bodnar, running as an independent for Montana’s U.S. Senate seat, used a Helena press conference on August 31 to…
Politics & ElectionsMontana Senate Candidates Split on Data Center Growth and AI Oversight
Three candidates vying for Montana’s U.S. Senate seat outlined competing visions for managing data center expansion and artificial intelligence regulation…
Politics & ElectionsU.S. Postal Service implements Trump voting policy as states mount legal challenge
The U.S. Postal Service published guidance Thursday implementing a Trump administration policy that restricts mail-in voting by requiring states to…
Politics & ElectionsBillings Republican’s Data Center Ties Draw Primary Challenge in State Senate Race
Daniel Zolnikov, a Republican state senator from Billings, faces two write-in challengers in his re-election bid, with his legislative work…
Sen. Sheehy Pushes to Revive North Coast Hiawatha Rail Line Through Montana
U.S. Sen. Tim Sheehy (R-Montana) called for renewed investment in passenger rail on Wednesday, including the restoration of the long-dormant…