Bill to add an annual fee to electric vehicle is nearing governor’s desk

By Caven Wade, UM Legislative News Service   A bill that would add a yearly fee to all electric vehicles in the state has come one...

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House holds hearing on bill redistricting PSC

By Joshua Margolis, NBC Montana HELENA, Mont. — A shakeup of districting for Montana’s Public Service Commission could be on the...

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EPA and Montana Resources promise action after InvestigateWest report exposes public health concerns

By Wilson Criscione, InvestigateWest Following revelations about the Environmental Protection Agency’s cozy relationship with a mining...

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Montana Legislature begins tackling proposed amendments to state constitution

By Jonathon Ambarian, KTVH HELENA — The Montana Legislature is now well into the second half of its 68th session, and lawmakers are...

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Pitches to ask voters to change Constitution remain in spotlight

By Holly Michels, Helena Independent Record Described as a “rally to defend Montana’s Constitution,” several of those who have been...

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Democrats pitch $500 million housing trust fund

By Eric Dietrich, Montana Free Press   A long-discussed Democratic bill that aims to direct $500 million of the state’ budget...

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Bill establishing workforce housing trust fund hears strong support in committee

By Joshua Margolis, NBC Montana HELENA, Mont. — Montana’s House minority leader hopes to get support for a bill that would establish a...

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Voices are needed to protect our climate at the legislature

By Anne Hedges and Katy Spence, Missoula Current Protecting the climate and clean water will be an uphill battle in the second half of the...

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Groups eye water bills at Montana Legislature

By Isabel Hicks, Montana Right Now Montana water groups are watching a trio of bills that are steadily progressing through the Legislature,...

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Montana Senate passes public record request bill

By Amanda Eggert, Montana Free Press Senate Bill 232 seeks to enact timely response to public records requests. Most state agencies...

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