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‘Get it over with’: GOP legislator presses secretary of state for answers on mailers

After the Republican Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen came under fire for sending 467,000 postcards across Montana, a fellow Republican legislator is pushing for more information. Rep. Jerry Schillinger, the Republican chairman of the Legislative Audit Committee, said in a letter to Jacobsen’s office on Friday that the

Prospective Presidents Should Have to Take Cognitive Tests

U.S. presidents should not be cognitively impaired. If the chief executive is struggling to remember where they put their nuclear launch codes, they should not be allowed to run the nation. In the last general election cycle, Americans chose between two candidates — Donald Trump and Joe Biden — who were

Uncontested Belgrade races lead to canceled election

Uncontested Belgrade races lead to canceled election

The City of Belgrade will not hold any elections this year after only one candidate filed for the mayoral position and no council positions were challenged. According to Belgrade city officials, Montana law allows local governments to cancel elections when all races have a single candidate. When only one candidate

‘Call the mayor’: students encouraged to engage in local government

The City of Bozeman and Gallatin County governments impact the everyday lives of community members. Because of this, there are many reasons students should get involved in and care about their local government. Bozeman’s city government follows a city manager commission system, according to City Manager Chuck Winn. This

Bozeman’s “No Kings” protest draws thousands of community members

Bozeman’s “No Kings” protest draws thousands of community members

Several thousand people took to Main Street last weekend brandishing signs, wearing costumes and shouting into bullhorns in participation with the second, nationwide “No Kings” protest. Bozeman’s event — put on by Indivisible Bozeman — was one of over 2,700 protests that took place across the country and abroad on

Speakers honor Charlie Kirk, look to the future at Turning Point event

Speakers honor Charlie Kirk, look to the future at Turning Point event

Turning Point USA (TPUSA)’s “Turning Point Tour” stopped at MSU last Tuesday. Students and community members filled the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse to hear from Governor Greg Gianforte and Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy. TPUSA is a nonprofit student organization founded in 2012 by Charlie Kirk and Bill Montgomery. Its

Triem and Growney plan for a blue and gold-filled year

Triem and Growney plan for a blue and gold-filled year

The new Associated Students of MSU (ASMSU) president and vice president spent hours over the summer learning the responsibilities of their roles. Now, President Lenny Triem and Vice President Finn Growney are working toward fulfilling their campaign promises and ensuring ASMSU serves students in the best ways it can. ASMSU