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politics of the united states

Poll: Trump demonstrates stronger cognitive, communication skills compared to Biden

(The Center Square) – A majority of American voters say President Donald Trump has demonstrated better cognitive and physical skills during his second term compared to former President Joe Biden, according to a new poll. The Center Square Voters’ Voice poll surveyed American voters on several issues, comparing the two leaders,

Proposal to decrease reliance on paper documents passes House

(The Center Square) – Safety is compromised, and costs are increased by outdated rules, U.S. Rep. Brad Knott tells The Center Square. His proposal with Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Mich., the Aviation Supply Chain Safety and Security Digitization Act, is billed as “commonsense, industry-supported legislation aims to modernize safety

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

Gianforte administration reverses guidelines for permits, again allowing for weekend events at the state Capitol

Gianforte administration reverses guidelines for permits, again allowing for weekend events at the state Capitol

The Montana Department of Administration has reversed its guidelines that prohibited permits for weekend rallies at the state Capitol. Following public pushback, the department last Friday revised its guidelines that previously restricted event organizers from setting up equipment and using state resources for weekend gatherings, according to the General Services

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

Montana Supreme Court upholds development, zoning reform laws passed in 2023

The Montana Supreme Court has upheld several laws related to a raft of 2023 bills intended to spur development in the state’s bone-dry housing market. A homeowner group called Montanans Against Irresponsible Densification (MAID) challenged the constitutionality of bills that largely set out to remove zoning restrictions on

Complaint alleges billboards from Secretary of State violate ethics code

A complaint filed with the Commissioner of Political Practices over billboards alleges Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen is in violation of a law limiting the use of state funds for advertisements by candidates for public office. However, in an email Tuesday, a spokesperson for the Secretary of State’s Office