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Changes in federal government programs this year have had ripple effects down to the local level – and that’s included i...
11/22/2025

Changes in federal government programs this year have had ripple effects down to the local level – and that’s included impacts on conservation organizations.

Prickly Pear Land Trust says they've seen multiple effects, including losing out on a federal grant they had been approved for.

From Jonathon Ambarian:

Changes in federal government programs this year have had ripple effects down to the local level – and that’s included impacts on conservation organizations.

A Montana Supreme Court ruling this week means that signature gathering can begin for a proposed ballot measure that see...
11/21/2025

A Montana Supreme Court ruling this week means that signature gathering can begin for a proposed ballot measure that seeks to ensure Montana judicial elections remain nonpartisan.

On Thursday morning, Montanans for Nonpartisan Courts rallied with supporters -- including three former Supreme Court justices -- on the Walking Mall in downtown Helena.

From Jonathon Ambarian:

A ruling this week from the Montana Supreme Court means that signature gathering can begin for one of the proposed ballot measures that seeks to ensure Montana judicial elections remain nonpartisan.

After two days of discussion and debate, the Montana Public Service Commission has approved some, but not all, of NorthW...
11/20/2025

After two days of discussion and debate, the Montana Public Service Commission has approved some, but not all, of NorthWestern Energy's proposals for increased electric and gas rates.

In a statement, the PSC said customers will likely see lower costs, as the new rate will be below what NorthWestern self-implemented earlier this year.

From Jonathon Ambarian:

After two days of discussion and debate, the Montana Public Service Commission has made its decision on NorthWestern Energy’s proposals to increase electric and gas rates.

Going into the 2026 election cycle, Governor Greg Gianforte has been chosen to lead the Republican Governors Association...
11/18/2025

Going into the 2026 election cycle, Governor Greg Gianforte has been chosen to lead the Republican Governors Association (RGA), the national organization that advocates for electing Republican governors.

Next year, 36 states will hold governor's elections – Montana not among them.

From Jonathon Ambarian:

Going into the 2026 election cycle, Gov. Greg Gianforte has been chosen to lead the national organization that advocates for electing Republican governors.

The recent passage of legislation to reopen the federal government has left Montana's h**p industry in limbo, as the bil...
11/18/2025

The recent passage of legislation to reopen the federal government has left Montana's h**p industry in limbo, as the bill contains language that could effectively shut down most h**p-derived products.

From Tim McGonigal:

Montana's h**p industry faces uncertainty after passage of a government funding bill, but a one-year moratorium offers hope for federal regulation framework.

A wide-ranging group of plaintiffs is suing the state and Montana DNRC over exempt wells. They argue that the cumulative...
11/18/2025

A wide-ranging group of plaintiffs is suing the state and Montana DNRC over exempt wells. They argue that the cumulative effects of these wells – relatively small water users that don’t need to go through the full process of securing a groundwater permit – are harming long-time water rights holders.

From Jonathon Ambarian:

Earlier this month, MTN reported on changes in how Montana is handling water rights for developments that use “exempt wells.” Now, a new lawsuit is challenging the use of exempt wells altogether.

Across Montana, homeowners are starting to see the first evidence of the changes lawmakers made to property taxes earlie...
11/15/2025

Across Montana, homeowners are starting to see the first evidence of the changes lawmakers made to property taxes earlier this year.

The latest tax bills reflect new graduated rates for 2025: if a property is worth more, its tax rate will be higher. But these rates are only temporary, with new "homestead" rates taking effect next year.

From Jonathon Ambarian:

Across Montana, homeowners are starting to see the first evidence of the changes lawmakers made to property taxes earlier this year.

After three consecutive U.S. Senate races drew tens or hundreds of millions of dollars in spending, there's much less at...
11/14/2025

After three consecutive U.S. Senate races drew tens or hundreds of millions of dollars in spending, there's much less attention so far on Steve Daines' 2026 reelection race. However, there are Democratic candidates already running against him. Jonathon Ambarian spoke with Reilly Neill for U.S. Senate and Black Wolf for Montana.

One year before the 2024 U.S. Senate race in Montana, voters had already been seeing political ads on TV for more than three months.

In Montana's eastern congressional district, Troy Downing is up for another term in 2026, with support from President Do...
11/13/2025

In Montana's eastern congressional district, Troy Downing is up for another term in 2026, with support from President Donald Trump. While the district has been dominated by Republicans, two Democrats, Brian Miller and Lux For Montana, have announced they're running against him.

From Jonathon Ambarian:

Since Montana was divided into congressional districts again in 2022, the state’s 2nd Congressional District has been dominated by Republicans.

MTN has had viewers reach out, wondering how the U.S. Supreme Court’s action on a Wyoming corner crossing case might imp...
11/12/2025

MTN has had viewers reach out, wondering how the U.S. Supreme Court’s action on a Wyoming corner crossing case might impact Montana.

From John Riley:

MTN has had several viewers reach out, wondering how the U.S. Supreme Court’s action on a Wyoming corner crossing case might impact Montana.

Last week, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin visited Butte as part of his nationwide touring...
11/12/2025

Last week, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin visited Butte as part of his nationwide touring effort. Zeldin told MTN there are only a couple of other cleanup sites in the country that get discussed as frequently as Butte's Superfund site.

From Jane McDonald:

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin toured Butte's Berkeley Pit Superfund site, promising community partnership and faster progress on cleanup efforts.

We're now less than a year away from the 2026 elections, and three of Montana's members of Congress are up for election....
11/12/2025

We're now less than a year away from the 2026 elections, and three of Montana's members of Congress are up for election.

In Montana's western congressional district, President Donald Trump endorsed Ryan Zinke for reelection last week. Two Democratic challengers, Cleveland for Congress and Matt Rains for Montana, are running, citing tariffs and other Trump administration policies they say are harming the state.

From Jonathon Ambarian:

There’s now less than a year to go until the 2026 elections in Montana. Three members of Montana’s congressional delegation are up for election next year.

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