Exonerated man, others say state should offer payments to wrongfully convicted
An exonerated man who spent 14 years in the Montana prison system told a legislative panel Monday that the state should be compensating him and others who “had their lives stolen from them as I did.”“I...
View ArticleDemocrat Ballard drops out of 2020 U.S. Senate race, citing health concerns
Six weeks after entering Montana’s 2020 U.S. Senate race, outdoor writer Jack Ballard on Friday pulled out, citing health reasons.Ballard, 56, said in a statement that he’s been diagnosed with a heart...
View ArticleWireless Internet providers bridging some gaps in rural broadband service in MT
Robert Bialecki couldn’t get high-speed Internet when he moved to the outskirts of Great Falls a decade ago – so he figured out how to do it himself, through wireless Internet, and started a company to...
View ArticleMissoula lawmaker gets $75K for legal fees in freedom-of-speech case
The state has agreed to pay a Missoula lawmaker nearly $75,000 to cover legal costs for his successful challenge of law that prohibited public disclosure of ethics complaints against state...
View ArticleTrump to nominate former Montana solicitor general to 9th Circuit court
President Trump announced Friday that he’ll nominate former Montana Solicitor General Lawrence VanDyke for a spot on the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, which has jurisdiction over nine Western...
View ArticleMore than 200 gather for climate-strike rally in Helena, including candidates
Candidates, local officials and climate activists addressed a raucous crowd here as part of Global Climate Strike activities, saying widespread political action and activism are needed now to fight...
View ArticleRep. Gianforte chastises House Democrats for 'impeachment fever'
Montana’s only congressman, Republican Greg Gianforte, told Democrats on the U.S. House Judiciary Committee that they’re suffering from “impeachment fever” and ignoring pressing issues facing the...
View ArticleFormer state Corrections employee sues, alleging sexual harassment by...
One of several female employees who last year accused state Corrections Director Reg Michael of sexual harassment or inappropriate actions toward women in the office has sued the agency, alleging...
View ArticleSupporters of Gov. Martz Capitol statue kick off fundraising effort
Supporters of a Capitol statue of former Gov. Judy Martz officially kicked off their fundraising drive Wednesday, aiming to raise $165,000 in private donations to finance the project.“It has to be...
View ArticleBullock presidential campaign takes in $2.3M in fundraising for 3rd Qtr
Gov. Steve Bullock says his presidential campaign raised nearly $2.3 million in the past three months, bringing his total for the five-month campaign to $4.3 million.However, that amount is a fraction...
View ArticleSo far, Gianforte is crushing it on fundraising for 2020 gov candidates
Republican Greg Gianforte turned in another impressive quarter of fundraising for his 2020 gubernatorial run this weekend, bringing his four-month total to $1.09 million – more than twice as much as...
View ArticleDem gov candidate rolls out free-tuition plan for 2-yr colleges
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Casey Schreiner rolled out his first major policy proposal this week, calling for tuition-free education at Montana’s two-year college programs, for eligible...
View ArticleReport: SOS Stapleton also used state-owned vehicles on weekends and holidays
Secretary of State Corey Stapleton not only improperly used a state pickup truck to drive from Helena to his family home in Billings, but also drove it on weekends and holidays during the first 27...
View ArticleGOP Sen. Daines leaving competitors in the fundraising dust
Republican U.S. Sen. Steve Daines, running for a second term in 2020, continues to leave his potential opponents in the fundraising dust, reporting Tuesday that he raised $1.2 million in the past three...
View ArticleRosendale, Williams post impressive fundraising numbers in MT’s U.S. House race
Republican Matt Rosendale and Democrat Kathleen Williams have solidified their leads in fundraising for Montana’s open 2020 U.S. House contest, as they each posted impressive numbers on Tuesday. GOP...
View ArticleGov candidate Cooney proposes pledge to discourage big money in campaign
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mike Cooney proposed an unusual pledge Wednesday designed to discourage outside money and self-financed candidates in the 2020 contest – and challenged his primary...
View ArticleMT Rep. Gianforte joins bipartisan House vote to condemn Trump’s...
Montana’s only U.S. House member, Republican Greg Gianforte, joined 128 fellow Republicans and all House Democrats in supporting a resolution Wednesday that opposes President Trump’s decision to...
View ArticleMT program providing job-training to disabled faces big budget cuts
A popular state program that provides job-training for the disabled will endure a multimillion-dollar hit on its budget, because of a federal penalty levied on the state for overspending prior funds,...
View ArticleJudge temporarily blocks Bullock’s ban on flavored vaping products
A state district judge Friday stopped Gov. Steve Bullock’s ban on flavored e-cigarette products from taking effect next week, until a hearing later this month.District Judge Jennifer Lint of Hamilton...
View ArticleLindeen plans to step down as MT Dem Party executive director
Montana Democratic Party Executive Director Monica Lindeen, a former state auditor, is stepping down after a year on the job, the party announced Monday. Lindeen, 57, said leaving her post “is the...
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