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Democratic coalition blocks expulsion of GOP Sen. Ellsworth; leaders to broker discipline

The Montana Senate was at an impasse on Monday over how to punish Hamilton Republican Sen. Jason Ellsworth after he attempted to use state money he had control over to arrange a contract for his longtime friend and former business partner. The chamber considered two punishments: One to expel him

Montana GOP calls for Sen. Ellsworth's resignation following controversial business deal

The Montana Republican Party called for Hamilton Republican Sen. Jason Ellsworth to resign Sunday, a day before the Senate is set to vote on whether or not to expel the senator. Ellsworth, former president of the Montana Senate, used leftover committee funds that he had control over at the time

See how transgender-related bills have moved through the 2025 Montana Legislative session

The Lee Enterprises Montana State News Bureau is closely following major bills moving through the 2025 Montana Legislature. Lawmakers have heard a significant number of proposals that would impact the rights of trans people in daily life. Find the Montana State News Bureau's latest coverage on the property

Bill that could impact students' right to vote passes Montana House

A bill that may impact students’ right to vote passed the Montana House of Representatives on Thursday. House Bill 413 sponsor Rep. Jane Gillette, R-Three Forks, said the bill only seeks to "clarify" an elections statute, but opponents of the legislation say it could “unfairly” bar some,

Bill to allow political party donations to Montana judicial candidates heads to gov's desk

The first bill of the highly anticipated package of judicial reform proposals is headed to Gov. Greg Gianforte’s desk. House Bill 39 would repeal a law banning political parties from donating to judicial candidates in Montana. The legislation is one of 27 bills recommended by the Senate Select Committee

Bill to allow political party donations to Montana judicial candidates heads to gov's desk

The first bill of the highly anticipated package of judicial reform proposals is headed to Gov. Greg Gianforte’s desk. House Bill 39 would repeal a law banning political parties from donating to judicial candidates in Montana. The legislation is one of 27 bills recommended by the Senate Select Committee

Before controversial contract, Sen. Ellsworth pushed state job for business associate

Before Sen. Jason Ellsworth quietly tried shepherding a $170,000 state-funded contract for his longtime business associate, he sought to clear the way for Stevensville’s Bryce Eggleston to land a job in state government. The Montana State News Bureau on Monday obtained Eggleston’s resume for a communications