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Sri Lankan ambassador visits Montana to grow Guard partnership

Sri Lankan ambassador visits Montana to grow Guard partnership

Montana — Sri Lankan Ambassador Mahinda Samarasinghe visited Montana for the first time as state leaders met with him about a partnership that reached from the Montana National Guard to higher education. The visit included meetings with leaders in government, the National Guard and higher education. State leaders said the trip

NorthWestern Energy proposes rules for big electricity users to 'protect existing customers'

NorthWestern Energy on Wednesday announced they have proposed establishing new rules and requirements for anyone who wants to buy enormous amounts of electricity from them, including data centers. However, an environmental group in Montana says that it doesn't go far enough. The power company says the move is

Trump order could change mail-in voting in Montana

MISSOULA, Mont. — A new executive order from President Donald Trump has raised questions in Montana, where most voters cast ballots by mail. The order addresses perceived shortcomings in national election security, creating a national federal voter list and calling for upgraded mail-in ballot formatting. More than 80% of ballots

Montana Supreme Court denies Gov. Gianforte's request to expedite property tax lawsuit

The Montana Supreme Court on Tuesday unanimously rejected Gov. Greg Gianforte's request to expedite a lawsuit against the major property tax relief bill passed at the 2025 Legislature. While the governor urged the high court to take the case to minimize potential disruptions to the property tax system,

Pres. Trump's pick for Montana federal judge faces questions over trial experience

Pres. Trump's pick for Montana federal judge faces questions over trial experience

BOZEMAN, Mont. — A federal judge opening in Montana moved into the Senate review process as President Trump nominated Bozeman attorney Katie Lane to fill the seat Judge Susan Watters is preparing to leave. The Senate Judiciary Committee considered nominations for the U.S. District of Montana, and Lane testified last

Department of Justice sued over withholding law enforcement identities

A new lawsuit alleges a Montana Department of Justice agency is violating the Montana Constitution by refusing to produce the names of law enforcement officers. Filed last month in Lewis and Clark County District Court, the complaint alleges a policy change at POST, the Public Safety Officer Standards and Training

Panelists in Gallatin Gateway discussion push back on data centers

Panelists in Gallatin Gateway discussion push back on data centers

Thousands of data centers across the country are powering the artificial intelligence systems that have become a part of our daily lives, and Montana is no stranger to this development. About 50 people came to the Gallatin Gateway Community Center for a panel discussion on Monday night to hear about