Montana Politics

Read More

Sheehy Praises Trump Announcement of New Military Training Range in Montana

WASHINGTON—U.S. Sen. Tim Sheehy praised President Donald Trump’s announcement of plans to establish a next-generation military training range in Montana, describing the project as an investment in modernizing the nation’s defense capabilities. The proposed facility would support integrated military exercises and testing involving emerging technologies, including electronic warfare, hypersonic weapons, space systems and advanced targeting Read More…

Billings City Council Votes to Sell Lampman Park for $834,000 Housing Development

BILLINGS, Mont.—The Billings City Council has approved the sale of Lampman Park to a private developer for $834,000, clearing the way for a proposed residential development that would bring 81 housing units to the six-acre property. The park, located south of Monad Road between South 30th and South 31st streets, is currently designated as parkland. Read More…

Bodnar’s Financial Disclosure Reveals Millions in Investments

Montana U.S. Senate candidate Seth Bodnar appears to have a substantially higher net worth than Republican rival Kurt Alme, according to financial disclosure reports filed with the U.S. Senate. An analysis of the candidates’ disclosures estimates Bodnar and his wife have a net worth ranging from approximately $4.9 million to $13 million, compared with roughly Read More…

Clear Ideological Divide Emerges in Montana Supreme Court Race

HELENA—Montana’s formally nonpartisan Supreme Court race is developing a clear ideological divide, with liberal advocacy groups, liberal-leaning current and former Montana Supreme Court justices and district judges lining up behind District Judge Amy Eddy, while conservative organizations, Republican officials and GOP committees are supporting District Judge Dan Wilson. Eddy and Wilson, both judges in Montana’s Read More…

Regional Politics

Read More

Liberal Groups Criticize Idaho Voting Laws Over Registration Requirements

BOISE, Idaho—Two Idaho nonprofit organizations say voting laws enacted in 2023 have made it more difficult for eligible residents to register and cast ballots, while Secretary of State Phil McGrane maintains that voters have multiple ways to meet the state’s identification and residency requirements. Babe Vote and the League of Women Voters of Idaho, two Read More…

Wyoming Congressional Candidates Debate Federal Spending, Immigration and Government Reform

RIVERTON, Wyo.—Candidates for Wyoming’s lone U.S. House seat discussed federal spending, Social Security and immigration enforcement during a Wyoming PBS debate, while Republican nominee Chuck Gray declined an invitation to participate. Democrat Lisa Kinney, Libertarian Shawn Johnson and Constitution Party candidate Jeff Haggit participated in the forum, outlining their priorities for Congress and discussing how Read More…

South Dakota Counties Put New Sales Taxes Before Voters to Cut Property Taxes

PIERRE, S.D.—Voters in four South Dakota counties will decide in November whether to impose new local sales taxes intended to reduce property taxes on owner-occupied homes. Brown and Codington counties will vote on half-percent county sales taxes during the Nov. 3 general election, while Clay and Charles Mix counties are scheduled to hold special elections Read More…

Idaho General Fund Revenue Tops Forecast by $90 Million in First Quarter

BOISE, Idaho—Idaho General Fund revenue exceeded the state’s forecast by $90.3 million during the first quarter of fiscal year 2027, finishing 6.8% above projections. September revenue alone came in $39 million above forecast, with individual income tax collections accounting for much of the strength. Individual income tax revenue is running 18.3% above forecast year to Read More…

National Politics

Read More

White House Report Estimates $49 Trillion Cost of Democratic Socialist Policies

WASHINGTON—The Trump administration is warning that immigration and spending proposals backed by the Democratic Socialists of America could impose substantial costs on federal taxpayers, citing a new White House economic report that estimates the broader policy agenda would add approximately $49 trillion to federal deficits over the next decade. The Council of Economic Advisers released Read More…

Poll: Majority of voters concerned about socialists running for office

The Center Square Voters’ Voice Poll (The Center Square) – A majority of American voters are concerned with socialist candidates running and possibly winning political office, according to a new poll. The Center Square Voters’ Voice poll found that 55% of American voters are concerned about Democratic Socialist candidates running for and winning elected office Read More…