The Legislature
Zinke Introduces Blackfoot Valley Conservation Bill Ahead of Term End
Rep. Ryan Zinke is preparing to introduce legislation that would reshape land management across 430,000 acres in Montana’s Blackfoot Valley.…
The LegislatureMontana Senate Committee Tables Kratom Regulation Bill in 8-1 Vote
A Montana legislative committee has shelved a bill that would have imposed new restrictions on kratom sales across the state,…
The LegislatureMontana Committee Orders Secretary of State to Appear Over Federal Voter Data Requests
A bipartisan majority on the Montana State Administration and Veterans Affairs Committee voted 10-1 on Wednesday to compel Secretary of…
Sen. Sheehy Backs Plan to Strip Forest Service of Firefighting Authority
Montana Sen. Tim Sheehy has circulated a draft letter in Congress urging President Donald Trump to immediately transfer wildfire suppression…
Judge Blocks AG Opinion, Clears Two Republican Lawmakers for November Ballot
A Lewis and Clark District Court judge ruled Wednesday that two Republican legislators can remain on the November ballot, blocking…
The LegislatureAttorney General’s Term-Limits Ruling Threatens Two Republican Lawmakers’ Senate Bids in Montana
Republican Attorney General Austin Knudsen has rescinded a 14-year-old legal interpretation of Montana’s legislative term limits, potentially disqualifying two GOP…
Sheehy Pushes Concealed Carry Privilege for Special Operations Veterans
Montana Sen. Tim Sheehy introduced legislation this week that would grant nationwide concealed-carry rights to a select group of military…
The LegislatureSenate committee advances Crow Tribe coal land swap with 6-5 party-line vote
The U.S. Senate Indian Affairs Committee voted Wednesday to advance a bill authorizing a coal land exchange between federal and…
Sheehy-Schiff Bill Would Require Federal Waiver Before Schools Buy Foreign-Grown Food
U.S. Sen. Tim Sheehy, a Montana Republican, has teamed up with California Democratic Sen. Adam Schiff on legislation that would…
The LegislatureDaines Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Codify First Lady’s Foster Care Initiative
U.S. Senator Steve Daines of Montana is advancing legislation aimed at improving educational and workforce outcomes for youth in the…