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Expert: GOP success this week doesn't mean Nov. 3 victories

(The Center Square) – Republicans appear to have done well in this week's California primary, despite Democrats redrawing congressional districts in their favor. But an expert observing Tuesday's election say things may be a different story after the Nov. 3 general election. That is not only for

More than 60% of Minnesota high-risk Medicaid providers fail review

(The Center Square) – Nearly two-thirds of Minnesota's high-risk Medicaid providers have had taxpayer funding paused following a federally-mandated review process that state officials say was necessary to protect up to $2 billion in federal funding. The Minnesota Department of Human Services announced on Thursday it

Montana Republican Party called on to end GOP fighting

Some Republicans believe results of the legislative primary mean it’s time for the Montana Republican Party to mend an intraparty fight and move in a new direction. Rep. George Nikolakakos, R-Great Falls, even said GOP Chairman Art Wittich should step down. “What he has done is divided the

U.S. House narrowly passes bill to fund USDA, FDA in 2027

(The Center Square) – Less than four months before fiscal year 2027 begins, the U.S. House passed the second of the 12 annual appropriations bills that will fund the federal government. Lawmakers voted 212-210 Thursday to send the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations

Eight incumbent Montana legislators lose primary elections

Eight incumbent lawmakers — all Republicans — lost in the June 2 primary election to challengers from within their party and will not appear on the November ballot – nor in Helena come January. Six of the losses were among more moderate Republicans targeted by the more conservative state GOP party, and two

'One hell of a job': Nelson, Vance laud Fireweed Campaigns' management ahead of election day defeat

'One hell of a job': Nelson, Vance laud Fireweed Campaigns' management ahead of election day defeat

Final voters exited the lobby at the Gallatin County Courthouse on Tuesday at 8 p.m. Poll workers locked the doors. Ballot counting began. Alone other than one Chronicle reporter covering the election was House District 67 candidate and former Belgrade mayor Russell Nelson, awaiting the first wave of reporting.

Millions were spent on Montana’s rowdy Republican legislative primaries. What’s next?

A “wash,” a “mixed bag,” some hard feelings and sleepy candidates — those are the more abstract results of Tuesday’s rowdy Republican legislative primary elections across Montana. If the point of all the money and vitriol that went into these races was to change the makeup of the 2027 Legislature,