![](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,<svg height="158" width="860" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" version="1.1"/>)
![](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,<svg height="750" width="1200" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" version="1.1"/>)
Republican factions vie for legislative control
Reporters Mara Silvers, Eric Dietrich and Alex Sakariassen join John S. Adams to talk about the politics of Montana’s Republican primaries.
![](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,<svg height="441" width="771" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" version="1.1"/>)
What Montana’s governor’s race means for reproductive health
Legislative Republicans have long tried to restrict abortion access. If a Republican takes the governor’s seat, they’re likely to get their wish.
Flanked from the right
In Sidney, fence-builder Brandon Ler challenges bridge-building lawmaker Joel Krautter.
![](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,<svg height="640" width="1040" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" version="1.1"/>)
Which way is right?
In the Flathead’s HD 11, incumbent firebrand Derek Skees faces Dee Kirk-Boon.
![](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,<svg height="675" width="1200" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" version="1.1"/>)
Purity versus pragmatism
Of the roughly dozen legislative primaries pitting Solutions Caucus lawmakers against right-flanking challengers in 2020, none provides a starker example of the electoral consequences of Medicaid expansion than the showdown over an open seat in Senate District 44.
Latest Headlines
![](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,<svg height="600" width="600" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" version="1.1"/>)
Subscribe to our free newsletter
SPECIAL PROJECTS
![](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,<svg height="240" width="500" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" version="1.1"/>)
Support our nonprofit journalism
NEWS
![](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,<svg height="600" width="800" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" version="1.1"/>)
Montana coronavirus report
The latest news and information on the coronavirus pandemic in Montana, including updated case count maps and original in-depth reporting.
Democratic Senate candidate John Mues on the MT Lowdown
“I believe that we can run a more progressive platform and actually have better results than we’ve been having as Democrats,” Mues says.
![](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,<svg height="900" width="1200" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" version="1.1"/>)
Bozeman man ticketed, turned away from Cooke City
Tyler Vance was charged with a misdemeanor for violating a “health and safety closure order.”
Dark money group found in violation of campaign law
The complaint regards an ad encouraging viewers to tell gubernatorial candidate Tim Fox to “keep standing with President Trump to protect Montana families.”
![](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,<svg height="640" width="960" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" version="1.1"/>)
State ramps up COVID-19 testing in correctional facilities
The state Department of Corrections said this week that 774 tests per month will be available for inmates and staff who are asymptomatic, in addition to diagnostic testing for anyone exhibiting symptoms.
Returning to roots
The Fort Belknap Indian Health Service hospital is seeking applicants for two traditional practitioner positions — the first of their kind in Montana.
Wildlife Services to cut back killings pending environmental review
In 2018, the most recent year for which data is available, Wildlife Services killed 7,965 coyotes, 46 wolves, one grizzly bear and many other species in Montana.
How Montana’s 2020 census became “an uphill climb while it’s hailing basketballs.”
“It’s vital work. And so we don’t have the option to just give up and say it’s too hard, there’s too many barriers.”
With livestock prices falling and food banks in need, ag producers find new ways to share
With livestock prices falling and food banks in need, Montana ag producers are finding new ways to share.
Yellowstone National Park’s Wyoming entrances to open next week
A three-phase plan to open the park is “evolving,” Superintendent Cam Sholly said.
Republican U.S. House candidate Matt Rosendale on the MT Lowdown
“I’ve shown that I can get conservative results while being fiscally responsible and a good steward of the taxpayers’ dollars, and I’d like to do the same thing in Congress.”
![](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,<svg height="514" width="771" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" version="1.1"/>)
The MTFP election guide — updated for the June 2 primary
Fundraising numbers, candidates on the issues and every campaign Facebook page we could find — plus info on voting during the COVID-19 pandemic
Loading…
Something went wrong. Please refresh the page and/or try again.