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State Rep. Romano elected as president of MFPE, state’s largest union

The Montana Federation of Public Employees, the state’s largest labor union comprising teachers, school employees, law enforcement, and city, county, and state employees, elected new leadership at its annual conference over the weekend. Current state Rep. Melissa Romano, a Helena Democrat and teacher, was elected as MFPE president, taking

Montana land use law earns national housing affordability spotlight

MT — Montana’s land use planning law has been named a finalist for a national housing affordability award. Senate Bill 382 was selected as a finalist for the Ivory Prize for Housing Affordability, which recognizes new ideas aimed at making housing more affordable across the country. The nomination came as

Montana Board of Regents unanimously approves Shinn as UM President

The Montana University System Board of Regents convened for a brief session this morning to formally approve Boise State interim president Dr. Jeremiah Shinn as the University of Montana’s new president. “We approached this search with a clear commitment to a thoughtful, thorough and nationally competitive process,” said Clayton

Democrats hold Congressional, Senate primary debates in Helena

All three Democratic candidates for Montana’s eastern district want President Donald Trump impeached and called on Congress to act. The three took the stage on Sunday at the Helena Avenue Theatre as candidates for both U.S. House seats, as well as an open U.S. Senate spot, debated

Montana boat inspections aim to keep invasive species at bay

MISSOULA, Mont. — Inspection stations are opening across Montana as boating season gets underway. Montana law requires inspectors to look at almost anything used on the water, including kayaks, inflatables and related gear. Officials said the goal was to stop invasive species before they spread. Vivaca Crowser with Montana Fish, Wildlife

'People over party': Democrat Sam Forstag opens up on donating to GOP candidates

Smokejumper and union leader Sam Forstag is the only Montana U.S. 1st Congressional District candidate to personally contribute money to an opposing party campaign within the past four years. Forstag donated to four Republican campaigns: $100 to Michele Binkley for the House in 2024, a matching contribution to Wayne

Montana election officials remind voters of birth year requirement

Ballots for Montana school and special district elections coming up on May 5 are being mailed to voters this week and election officials are reminding Montanans of the new law that requires writing a birth year and signature on a mail ballot envelope before mailing it or returning it. The