Attorney General Sued Over Ballot Issue Focused on Protecting the Initiative Process
It marks the fourth lawsuit against the attorney general over ballot issues submitted for consideration this year
It marks the fourth lawsuit against the attorney general over ballot issues submitted for consideration this year
It’s the second edit from Austin Knudsen the state Supreme Court has ruled against, allowing Montanans for Fair and Impartial Judges to continue efforts to qualify their measure for the 2026 ballot
The board selected McPherson and Jacobsen, LLC, a national search firm for boards of education
The district is returning to taxpayers to collect the $630,460.15 it needs to make up the shortfall through a special tax assessment, which it has planned for February of 2026, pending board approval. The board will meet to discuss the matter on Dec. 15 at 6 p.m.
While a handful of districts saw growth, most public and private schools in the valley saw slight declines in enrollment between 2024 and 2025
The campaign has a goal to raise $400,000 to replace instruments for both the orchestra and band programs. Part of the funds will also go in an endowment to ensure that funds are available to replace outdated equipment in the future.
The middle schoolers have the chance to cater events through the course as they understand what it takes to have a culinary career. But the lessons they take away go far beyond cooking.
The Commissioner of Political Practices found the complaint was “insufficiently supported,” and Commissioner Annie Bukacek claimed its filing was an example of workplace retaliation stemming from an ongoing conflict with fellow Commissioner Brad Molnar
Scott, the ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, has now given philanthropic gifts to four of Montana’s seven tribal colleges. She previously gifted Blackfeet Community College $3 million in 2020.
The complaint filed against Dr. Annie Bukacek by recently ousted President Brad Molnar accuses her of using Public Service Commission resources to conduct personal business. It's another development in a string of conflicts among the commission’s members.
The Facebook group sprung up to combat the immediate impacts of the shutdown — namely, SNAP benefits stalling — but its founder discovered need in the Flathead is constantly shifting and hopes her group can continue to help fill in the gaps.
The court struck down Austin Knudsen’s rewrite on a ballot initiative mandating nonpartisan judicial elections, but sided with him on a second ballot issue
An outpouring of community support helped local food banks meet demand during the government shutdown. But the recent lapse in SNAP benefits is just the latest in a string of adverse events that have increased the need for their services.
The (for now) two-way race will select a challenger likely to face Republican incumbent Rep. Ryan Zinke, who has served as the western district’s congressman since 2023
Dave Means led the district through the COVID pandemic and to a successful high school expansion bond during his time in the role as head administrator. The board announced a search committee has been selected and tasked with selecting a firm to facilitate the hunt for someone to fill his shoes.
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