Over six years, Kaltschmidt's leadership of the Republican Party helped turn Montana into a "red state." But with internal conflicts and new leadership, the party he's leaving behind is grappling with how to use its recent dominance to govern.
The Medicaid landscape is set to shift in several ways under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act's eligibility requirements
Todd O'Hair's comments came alongside analysis of the state’s economic status from other experts at a mid-year update from the University of Montana’s Bureau of Business and Economic Research
Those funds included an estimated $26.3 million for Montana schools
Millions in funds meant for Montana have been withheld by the Trump administration, pending a review. The funds impact programs pertaining to teacher training and services for English learners and migrants.
Two incidents within days trigger protest and renewed debate over local police cooperation with federal immigration enforcement
Nonprofits prepare for decreased funding and increased demand as SNAP cuts from the Big Beautiful Bill come in the next months, years
A new policy review process was added to Montana’s decennial school funding study this year, aimed at including teachers, school board members and administrators. Now, organizations repping them won’t sit on that working group.
The decreased programming options are a departure from the past few summers when federal Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds were available
Montana's congressional delegation took credit for blocking the sale of public lands and voiced support for the GOP bill now that the controversial provision has been stripped away
Those who own second homes or short-term rentals to be most impacted by projected tax hikes
Republican delegates from Montana asserted their opposition ahead of the weekend as the Senate is primed to vote on the legislation
Second annual Doris Mountain Summit brings together more than 250 educators to share best practices
Senate is expected to vote on President Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" on Friday
Both are 2024 honorees of the Montana Governor’s Veteran Commendation program
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The park’s pilot program to manage visitation and transportation is being put to the test. The reviews are mixed.
Hailed by western governors, including Montana's, as the most significant "reform" to grizzly management in a half-century, wildlife advocates called the decision to relax federal protections "reckless"
The unincorporated community faces growing pressure over land use while aging volunteers question whether forming a local government is the answer
