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Thousands protest Trump agenda at “No Kings” rallies in Helena, Missoula and dozens of Montana locations

Thousands protest Trump agenda at “No Kings” rallies in Helena, Missoula and dozens of Montana locations

Thousands of people gathered to protest President Donald Trump’s agenda in Missoula, Helena, Great Falls, Billings, Bozeman and other locations throughout Montana on Saturday for the third “No Kings” rally, a nationwide event. In large cities and tiny towns, protesters waved signs, gave speeches and chanted slogans against the

State, local officials react to Helena vote to rescind immigration resolution

After the Helena City Commission voted Thursday night to repeal its immigration resolution, aiming to revise it with input from the Montana attorney general to avoid an immediate lawsuit, reaction was starkly divided between the celebrating state officials and largely outraged Helena residents. “The commissioners made the right decision voting

Montana GOP state senator begins effort to get 2% property tax cap on Nov. ballot

A longtime Republican state senator and member of a prominent Montana family unveiled a campaign this week to cap property taxes through a constitutional amendment he's working to get on the ballot this November. After eye-popping residential property tax spikes in 2023, reforming the system has dominated

Helena Commission rescinds immigration resolution to ‘pause’ AG threat, write new draft

Mayor Dean, commissioners vote 4-1 to rescind resolution, make changes citing financial risks

Kurt Alme breaks silence as Senate front-runner, Montana Republicans still hesitant

Kurt Alme has been especially discreet in the three weeks since he became the presumed front-runner for the highest office on Montana’s ballot this November, a pitch that shifted Monday as his campaign released its first ad and the former federal prosecutor took questions in an interview with

Helena schedules meeting to discuss rescinding immigration resolution

The City of Helena is considering rescinding an immigration resolution that had large backing by the public following an investigation announced by the state’s Department of Justice. Mayor Emily Dean also invited the state to attend to talk through the resolution, but at least one commissioner who voted for

Montana Supreme Court rules against Bozeman group on housing reform

Montana Supreme Court rules against Bozeman group on housing reform

The Montana Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a slate of pro-construction housing laws that were proposed by a housing task force established by Gov. Greg Gianforte and enacted by the Legislature in 2023. Justice Beth Baker authored the 34-page opinion, which was unanimous among the court’s seven