Lawmakers override governor’s vetoes of state hospital reforms
A supermajority of Republicans and Democrats pushed forward policies aimed at increasing oversight and improving patient care at Warm Springs.
Even in Libby, Montana’s housing crisis having an impact
New housing project aims to ease rising costs in Lincoln County that once had ample affordable housing.
Ken Burns’ latest chronicles the slaughter and revival of ‘The American Buffalo’
New documentary tells the story of bison, people and land impacted by the iconic mammals.
Is Montana’s pandemic tourism boom over?
Tourism officials say that while Montana remains a popular destination, hotel occupancy numbers show visitation leveling off.
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Neither Chief Justice Mike McGrath nor Justice Dirk Sandefur will seek re-election to Montana Supreme Court in 2024
Both of next year’s races for the state Supreme Court will be open contests at a time of heightened political visibility — and expensive campaigns — for the judicial branch.
Ravalli County officials hear election integrity concerns
Election skeptics spent nearly five hours Monday attempting to persuade Bitterroot commissioners that Montana’s election infrastructure is corrupt.
Big Medicine’s long journey home
For more than six decades, the rare white bison’s remains have been on display at the Montana Historical Society in Helena.
How religious is Montana?
The 2020 religion census identified 1,766 distinct Montana congregations with an estimated 378,000 adherents, equivalent to 35% of the state’s population.
OPI proceeds with new student testing pilot
In addition to the usual end-of-year standardized tests, students took a series of mid-year math and reading assessments as part of a statewide pilot program administered by OPI.
Butte library cancels transgender speaker in deference to new drag ban bill
“Our commitment to promoting inclusivity and intellectual exploration remains, but not in violation of law.”