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Micah Drew

Supermajority of state senators call on Windy Boy to resign

A supermajority of Montana state senators — spanning both political parties — have called on Sen. Jonathan Windy Boy, a Democrat from Box Elder, to resign from his position following recent sexual abuse allegations that surfaced this spring. In a letter sent to Windy Boy on Wednesday, 40 lawmakers called the recent

Gianforte is highlighting legislative allies ahead of primaries. Just don’t call them endorsements.

Many of Montana’s most prominent Republican elected officials have been throwing their support behind candidates in the state’s legislative races, with a clear exception – Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte. And while Gianforte has officially endorsed candidates for federal office — Aaron Flint for the state’s western House district and

Bodnar outraises Alme in pre-primary filings, submits signatures for ballot

In pre-primary filings submitted to the Federal Election Commission, independent U.S. Senate candidate Seth Bodnar outraised all candidates, including reporting three times as much in fundraising as Republican Kurt Alme. Bodnar, the former University of Montana president, reported raising $754,000 since the end of March, with a

PacificSource to end Montana insurance operations

PacificSource Health Plans, one of Montana’s three primary health insurance providers, will cease its Montana operations and exit the marketplace by the end of the year. “PacificSource is making difficult decisions to ensure we can continue fulfilling our mission and serving members for the long term amid growing pressures

Montana Governor visits new Flathead reentry facility

KALISPELL – Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte on Wednesday toured the Flathead Valley Reentry Facility, which has been operating for just over six months and graduated its first residents into the community this spring. “By helping offenders find employment, access resources, and reconnect with their families, this center is giving Montanans a

Democratic state lawmaker charged with aggravated DUI

A Democratic state representative pleaded not guilty to a charge of aggravated driving under the influence after an officer cited her for being in control of a vehicle in a gas station parking lot while too intoxicated to perform a field sobriety test back in April. Rep. Jade Sooktis, a

Montana Historical Society recognized with national Museum Impact Award

The American Alliance for Museums announced this month it is recognizing the Montana Historical Society’s work opening the Montana Heritage Center with a national award. The Museum Impact Award “highlights important and noteworthy work … that is driving impact and making a difference both internally through museum workplace culture and