As the Montana Legislature nears the close of its biennial business, Republican lawmakers are mounting a case against the judicial branch and the state Supreme Court with accusations of judicial bias and improper record keeping, while Democrats call the inquiry a “witch hunt.” Since the start of the 2021 Legislative Session, lawmakers have proposed numerous bills seeking changes to the judicial

Although oil isn’t booming in eastern Montana, activity is steadily increasing in the Treasure State. “We’re still seeing a lot of interest,” Alan Olson, executive director of the Montana Petroleum Association, said. Recently, legal notices appeared regarding intention by Prima Exploration to apply for a permit to drill an oil and gas well in Roosevelt County. On April 19, Kraken

The Montana Senate passed a gargantuan bill Friday, April 23, with a plan to regulate and tax recreational marijuana following days of work by a special committee that brought the bill closer to the original plan voters passed when they legalized the drug in the November 2020 election. House Bill 701 cleared the Senate on a 34-16 vote, meaning it now returns to the House of Representatives and

Montana gas prices have risen 3.3 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.79/g on Sundayt, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 615 stations in Montana. Gas prices in Montana are 9.0 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 97.4 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Montana is priced at $2.64/g while the most

At a direct patient care facility in Billings, Gov. Greg Gianforte has signed a bill expanding access to affordable, high-quality health care. “We’re committed to making affordable, high-quality health care more accessible to Montanans by increasing choice, eliminating regulations and promoting competition,” Gianforte said. “This new, commonsense law will help bring down the cost of