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Republican officials heap praise on Zinke after announcement, Dems see an opening

Republican U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke's bombshell announcement that he won't seek reelection drew praise from conservatives and a couple jeers from his would-be Democratic challengers. Zinke, a stalwart of Montana Republican politics for the 12 years, cited surgeries related to his military service as

'We are at war': Montana delegation backs U.S. strikes on Iran

Joint military strikes against Iran by U.S. and Israeli forces on Saturday were met with unanimous support by Montana's congressional delegation. President Donald Trump posted a video on Saturday announcing the attack against the country's Islamic leadership and urging citizens there to "seize control

Montana Supreme Court overturns AG on ballot initiative to defend voter-made lawmaking

A ballot initiative meant to bar lawmakers from creating hurdles for citizens who try to enact laws by ballot initiatives may proceed over objections from the state attorney general, the Montana Supreme Court ruled on Friday. In a 5-2 decision, the high court overturned Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen&

Tranel announces bid for Montana Legislature, will face Democratic primary

Former Democratic congressional candidate and Missoula attorney Monica Tranel this week announced her campaign for the state Legislature. Tranel is coming off two unsuccessful contests for the western congressional district against Republican Congressman Ryan Zinke in 2024 and 2022. In 2020, she lost a Public Service Commission election against Jennifer

Montana extends homeowner application period to claim property tax exemption

The Montana Department of Revenue is extending its deadline for property owners to apply for the homestead and long-term rental tax rates, the state announced on Thursday. The new deadline to apply for the reduced property tax rates is March 20. Previously, the state said it would accept applications

Montana Speaker faces GOP primary challenge from former congressional candidate

Well below the intrigue of this year's top-ticket races, a Republican legislative primary brewing in eastern Montana has pitted the state Speaker of the House Brandon Ler against former congressional GOP candidate Ric Holden. The two are running for House District 33, which covers Dawson County and

More than 140 candidates file for political office as Montana's election season kicks off

Icy roads and sideways snow didn’t keep a slew of political hopefuls from traveling to the Montana State Capitol on Tuesday to declare their campaigns for public office this year. Registering as a candidate at the state Capitol is a ceremonious occasion that marks the official kickoff of election