Greg Gianforte

Confusion reigns at colleges like the University of Montana as they struggle to interpret presidential executive orders to erase diversity, equity and inclusion. The Montana Republican party's split continues to play out publicly. And several bills to cut your property taxes are moving toward a climax.

Montana labor departments will hold office hours on March 5 for recently laid-off federal employees. The two-hour event will connect people with resources like unemployment insurance and job training.

A bill that would maintain Montana’s Medicaid expansion program is headed to Gov. Greg Gianforte’s desk. HB 245 passed the Senate Thursday.

Montana lawmakers advanced a high-profile property tax proposal backed by the governor. It’s now tied to Democrats’ favored proposal to address rising tax bills for lower-income households.

Montana lawmakers generally agree public schools need more money to catch up with rising costs. But, they’re deeply divided on whether to extend state support to parents of private school students, and the donors who support them.

Great Falls Republican House Rep. Ed Buttrey says ambulance providers across the state are in dire need of support.

Policymakers are determined to rebalance Montana’s property tax system after bills spiked last year. But who should pick up the slack if some Montanan’s taxes are cut? The governor is narrowly focused on two proposals. But lawmakers aren’t sold on the right approach yet.

Press freedom and press access are at stake in the fight over the Gulf of Mexico's name. Legislators want to make sure you use the right bathroom. A climate change court ruling is behind several bills to change Montana's environmental laws. And Republican lawmakers join Vice President Vance in making fun of climate activist Greta Thunberg.

Yellowstone County is looking for new ways to reduce the strain on their jail capacity. This week, the county’s court system implemented a new arraignment process they say will improve their efficiency.

Republican lawmakers have passed a bill to regulate which public accommodations transgender, nonbinary and intersex Montanans can use.