When Montana’s constitution was ratified by voters in 1972 it enshrined a citizen’s right to a clean and healthful environment into the future. The youth-led climate...
For in-state students, the cost of higher education will grow 4% per year in 2024 and 2025. For out-of-state graduate and undergraduate students, the increase will...
Tourism officials say that while Montana remains a popular destination, hotel occupancy numbers show visitation leveling off. By Justin Franz MONTANA FREE PRESS After three years...
The governor used his line-item veto power to cut $23 million from the $1.2 billion House Bill 5, striking projects that were criticized as pork-barrel spending....
SB 557’s sponsor and opponents say the bill will ‘probably’ incite lawsuits. By Amanda Eggert MONTANA FREE PRESS Gov. Greg Gianforte has signed a bill that...
Gov. Greg Gianforte’s office says Senate Bill 458 allows transgender people to “identify with whatever gender, but not sex, they wish.” By Mara Silvers MONTANA FREE...
What bills dealing with wildlife habitat funding, water law and grizzly bear management suggest about the state of natural resources debate in Montana. By Amanda Eggert...
The bipartisan bill calls for the Park Service to consult with surrounding communities before limiting park access. By Justin Franz MONTANA FREE PRESS Montana Rep. Ryan...
Lawmakers hope pro-construction zoning and a $225 million spending package will ease the state’s affordability woes. Did they go far enough? By Eric Dietrich MONTANA FREE...
Sen. Lang to secretary of state: Uphold the Legislature’s check on the executive branch’s power. By Amanda Eggert and Arren Kimbel-Sannit MONTANA FREE PRESS The sponsor...