Two northeastern Montana women have announced their intentions to seek the House District 29 position in the Montana Legislature. Linda Harmon of Scobey recently announced her candidacy for the legislative seat. Valerie Moore of Plentywood, also a Republican, is the position’s incumbent. The district includes Glasgow, Scobey, Flaxville, Outlook, Plentywood, Medicine Lake and Froid.

Property insurance rates in Montana are increasing, advocates and insurance companies say, and the legislature has been tasked to figure out why. Passed during the 2025 Legislative session, House Joint Resolution 61 requires a study of property insurance during the interim, and it was the highest ranked — or most important — study bill passed last session. The legislature’s Economic