Millions of taxpayer dollars have been spent during my short time in the legislature to hire lobbyists that represent schools and local governments — all funded by Montana taxpayers.

Legislators have gone so far as to claim it’s “a myth” that courts have the power to strike down laws. So far, however, the ...

When Montana’s 69th legislative session headed into transmittal break on March 7, lawmakers had introduced 1,417 bills, including 563 measures in the state Senate and 854 in the House. Among them were ...

This week's break allows lawmakers to take a needed breath after what has been a first half filled with hundreds of bills, a few policy surprises, high drama and tension.

Kratom is in a gray area of federal regulation, leaving it up to individual states to figure out how to control it.

Beth Taylor-Wilson writes, It’s time to make sure the Montanans aren’t subsidizing the Amazons, Googles, and Metas of this country, with a tax rate that hardworking Montanans would kill for.

Ravalli County officials Monday named the replacement for a Hamilton representative who abruptly resigned from the ...

A Montana House bill to allow private citizens to sue people who perform or promote drag performances failed in Helena.

Less than two hours before the Senate adjourned for the week-long transmittal break, the Senate voted to ask the Legislative Audit Division to investigate allegations ...

As Montana Legislature heads into second half of the session, lawmakers focus on budget, property taxes, healthcare, social ...

UM Legislative News Service, University of Montana School of Journalism Legislature Hears Piles of Bills Ahead of Key Mid-Session Deadline HELENA — Lawmakers are on break this week after several ...

Democrats started the legislative session with a commitment to affordability, fairness, and freedom. And so far, we have been able to deliver on these commitments many times. With more elected ...