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Polls open in Vietnam legislative election: AFP

Polls open in Vietnam legislative election: AFP

Polling stations opened in Vietnam, AFP journalists saw Sunday, as voters began casting their ballots for members of the National Assembly of the one-party state. The National Assembly is the country's top legislative body, but serves mainly to ratify decisions by the ruling Communist Party. The Southeast

State changes rules for weekend events on Capitol grounds

Events planned on the grounds of the Montana State Capitol requiring a permit are no longer allowed on weekends following a change in February. The change, which says permitted events are only allowed on weekdays between “7:00am and 6:00pm, excluding holidays,” was apparently a financial move. “The department

Ellsworth files for reelection — in Eastern Montana against Schillinger

State Sen. Jason Ellsworth, a Hamilton Republican who has been charged with official misconduct, has filed for election in House District 34, which is in southeastern Montana. That seat is currently held by Rep. Jerry Schillinger, a Republican who is chairperson of the Freedom Caucus. Schillinger has been in the

More than 300 file for MT Legislature. Here’s six initial takeaways.

A lot happened in the final 72 hours before Montana’s deadline for candidates to file for office on Wednesday evening. Big news dropped Monday with incumbent U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke retiring from Congress, opening the door for Republicans to enter the western district race. On Wednesday morning an

Montana GOP won’t endorse in federal races this cycle

Although newly minted GOP candidates for the U.S. House and U.S. Senate have garnered heavyweight endorsements, the Montana Republican Party said Thursday it won’t throw its support behind any candidates for federal office in the primary. “The Montana Republican Party (MTGOP) stands behind its deep bench of

Governor pushes flat income tax rate at Mountain States Policy Center event

Saying it was the “best policy around,” Gov. Greg Gianforte said a flat income tax rate was a goal of his heading into the 2027 Legislative session. Gianforte has cut state income taxes significantly since taking office in 2020— the highest bracket taxpayers paid 6.9% in 2021. In 2027,

State Sen. Windy Boy joins race for eastern congressional seat

Montana state Sen. Jonathan Windy Boy, D-Box Elder, announced on Tuesday he is joining the race for Montana’s eastern congressional district for the chance to run against incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Troy Downing. In a press release announcing his candidacy, Windy Boy said he would bring leadership