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Bill redefining sex signed nearly a year after it passed

Gov. Greg Gianforte last week signed the final bill passed during the 2025 legislative session defining sex in state law, likely spawning a protracted legal fight. Senate Bill 437, which defines sex as only male or female, was signed on March 24, 2026, but sat on Republican House Speaker Brandon

There’s a competition crisis in America’s state legislatures – and that’s bad for democracy

There’s a competition crisis in America’s state legislatures – and that’s bad for democracy

(BOISE, IDAHO) Many Americans report frustration with the two-party system, in which the Democratic and Republican candidates are seen as the only viable options for elective office. But an alarming trend in many state legislative elections is lowering the bar even further, to something more like a one-party

‘Change is hard’: Legislators point to issues with new FWP licensing system

A state licensing system that no longer accepts cash in most places has caught the attention of legislators, who peppered Fish, Wildlife and Parks Director Christy Clark with questions about the change at the Legislature’s Environmental Quality Council meeting this week. FWP launched its “License Ambassador Program” earlier this

State appears to reverse course on Capitol permit rules

The Montana Department of Administration appears to have reversed course on its weekend permit rules at the Capitol as another “No Kings” rally draws near. In February, the state changed its rules for permitted events at the Capitol, barring them on weekends. Now, though, the state rules page makes no

New court venue law draws constitutional challenge from youth climate lawsuit

In a first for a new court venue law, Speaker of the Montana House Brandon Ler is trying to move a controversial youth climate lawsuit from district court in Helena to a court in Sidney — seven and a half hours away, by interstate. When the Montana Supreme Court declined to

Gulch Distillers highlighted as part of state ag investment program

HELENA — On a sunny and bright St. Patrick’s Day in downtown Helena, Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte stopped at Gulch Distillers for a tasting and to highlight the state’s Growth Through Agriculture grant and loan program. March is National Agriculture Month and the state program, created in 1987, provides

WATCH: Bill would block transgender women from women's spaces

(The Center Square) – A California legislator's new bill aims to keep transgender women out of women’s restrooms and locker rooms. Assembly Bill 1998 was introduced by Assemblywoman Leticia Castillo, R-Corona, after she heard of women’s bad experiences in intimate spaces involving men who are transitioning