The Montana House has endorsed what would be the state's first fuel tax hike in 24 years. The bill would raise the state's tax on gas by 8 cents a gallon and on diesel by 7 and a quarter cents a gallon.
A Montana official says business could suffer if lawmakers entangle the state in a national debate over bathrooms and transgender people.
Two men have filed a federal complaint saying that unlike major party candidates, they would have to gather thousands of petition signatures to run for Montana's U.S. House seat in a special election in May.
The battle over Montana's only congressional seat is being thrust into a legislative fight over whether to conduct the May 25th special election by mail.
Democrats are trying for a third time this legislative session to raise taxes on the wealthiest Montanans.
The company responsible for cleanup at the Columbia Falls Aluminum Company superfund site released results of their site evaluation Thursday.
An emergency watercraft closure was issued on the Flathead Reservation in response to the recent detection of invasive mussel populations in the state.
Aquatic Invasive Species can harm native ecosystems and that can have impacts on commercial, agricultural and recreational activities. Senate Bill 363 would require out of state owners of watercrafts to buy two decals. Those funds would be deposited in the state’s invasive species account to be used on prevention and control.