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16 hours ago · In a lengthy fight on the Senate floor Thursday, Republicans accused Democrats of playing politics and ushering in a “dark day” for Montana after a successful move by Minority Leader Sen. Pat Flowers to suspend an ethics investigation into Sen. Jason Ellsworth and refer it to the Department of Justice.

4 days ago · Bill to congratulate President Trump gets support, some criticism BY: Keila Szpaller - February 3, 2025 Montana legislators took a step Monday toward congratulating President Donald Trump on his inauguration earlier this month — but debated in the House over whether a portion of the resolution to do so was “inflammatory.”

4 days ago · Republicans want to put sideboards on environmental review in Montana, but Democrats wish to strengthen the process in the wake of the constitutional climate change lawsuit Held vs. Montana. In that case, a district court ruled, and the state Supreme Court affirmed last year, that the Montana ...

Dec 25, 2024 · It’s holiday time and with that comes traditions. One of the traditions we’ve established here at the Daily Montanan is not just presenting our annual list of Top 10 stories as decided by the staff, but we also love to show you what you’ve been reading.

Jan 14, 2025 · Montana is a shining example for what the country can achieve, Gov. Greg Gianforte said Monday night in his biennial S tate of the S tate address. The second-term Republican told a joint session of the Legislature his administration will ensure the “state of our state remains strong” into the future by prioritizing tax cuts, protecting the state’s youth and addressing the affordability ...

6 days ago · As part of a proposed revamping of the state’s behavioral health system, Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte’s administration is looking into moving a facility for people with developmental disabilities, beefing up renovations at the Montana State Hospital, and creating a Helena unit of that psychiatric hospital.

Dec 27, 2024 · U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, D-Montana, speaks to a crowd of supporters in Helena on Nov. 4, 2024, a day before the 2024 election. (Photo by Blair Miller, Daily Montanan)

Jan 22, 2025 · One bill to reduce property taxes on homeowners could have “earth shattering” consequences for others who pay those taxes. One resembles the way Montana has kept residential property taxes from spiking for decades — with a “simple” rate reduction — but in a time the state has lost big business and relies more on homeowners.

Dec 26, 2024 · Dead trout on Rye Creek on July 17, 2024. The weather across Montana has been in the high 90s and low 100s for more than a week, and forecasters predict at least another week of unseasonably hot temperatures (Photo via George Ochenski).