The Daily Montanan is a nonprofit news outlet focused on state government. We are a nonpartisan source for trusted news covering state policy and politics as an affiliate of States Newsroom.https://bsky.app/profile/dailymontanan.comhttps://bsky.app/profile/dailymontanan.com/post/3mlvcjsafjs2nOn Thursday, two conservation organizations filed a lawsuit in Lewis and Clark District Court seeking to “cement the legality” of corner crossing in Montana while respecting private property rights. By @mddrew.bsky.social: https://dailymontanan.com/2026/05/14/conservation-organizations-file-lawsuit-to-determine-legality-of-corner-crossing-in-montana/ #mtnews #mtpol #montana15 May 2026 12:12 +0000at://did:plc:zqxpnlj6l5jkhmgppu2fyo2g/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlvcjsafjs2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/dailymontanan.com/post/3mloz3tcg3c2tIf NorthWestern Energy and Black Hills Corp merge, the deal could mean as much as $16 million for CEO Brian Bird, and a total of nearly $30 million for the top five executives of the Montana utility. By @keilaszpaller.bsky.social: https://dailymontanan.com/2026/05/12/businesses-urge-power-merger-while-consumers-cite-cost-reliability-concerns/ #mtnews #montana #mtpol13 May 2026 00:07 +0000at://did:plc:zqxpnlj6l5jkhmgppu2fyo2g/app.bsky.feed.post/3mloz3tcg3c2thttps://bsky.app/profile/dailymontanan.com/post/3mlox7gvazc2tThe Bureau of Land Management issued a final decision late last week canceling a series of permits that allowed bison grazing on federal land by the nonprofit conservation organization American Prairie. By @mddrew.bsky.social: https://dailymontanan.com/2026/05/12/bureau-of-land-management-cancels-bison-grazing-leases-for-american-prairie/ #mtnews #montana #mtpol12 May 2026 23:33 +0000at://did:plc:zqxpnlj6l5jkhmgppu2fyo2g/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlox7gvazc2thttps://bsky.app/profile/dailymontanan.com/post/3mlo77bjnlk2tA Montana district court has ordered a temporary halt on a new law aimed at restricting Election Day voter registration and tightening hours voters can register in days leading up to it, while upholding a voter ID law. @mddrew.bsky.social: https://dailymontanan.com/2026/05/11/montana-district-court-blocks-law-restricting-voter-registration-hours-allows-voter-id-law/ #mtnews #mtpol #montana12 May 2026 16:24 +0000at://did:plc:zqxpnlj6l5jkhmgppu2fyo2g/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlo77bjnlk2thttps://bsky.app/profile/dailymontanan.com/post/3mlmcrh4jp22tICYMI: Former Montana state Sen. Jen Gross said she was the person who lodged a harassment complaint that began a 2018 investigation into Sen. Jonathan Windy Boy. By @mddrew.bsky.social: https://dailymontanan.com/2026/05/08/former-lawmaker-jen-gross-names-herself-as-person-who-filed-2018-harassment-claim-against-windy-boy/ #mtnews #mtpol #montana11 May 2026 22:22 +0000at://did:plc:zqxpnlj6l5jkhmgppu2fyo2g/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlmcrh4jp22thttps://bsky.app/profile/dailymontanan.com/post/3mlea4n5ebc2t“Findings ... confirm that Commissioner Molnar committed serious, repeated violations of agency policies and state law. Additionally, his obstruction and retaliation resulted in organizational harm." By @keilaszpaller.bsky.social: https://dailymontanan.com/2026/05/07/psc-finds-molnar-violated-conduct-policies-damaged-agency/ #mtnews #mtpol #montana08 May 2026 17:13 +0000at://did:plc:zqxpnlj6l5jkhmgppu2fyo2g/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlea4n5ebc2thttps://bsky.app/profile/dailymontanan.com/post/3mle2kckkek2tGlacier National Park officials announced they had located the remains of a Florida hiker who had been missing since Sunday evening. By @mddrew.bsky.social: https://dailymontanan.com/2026/05/08/glacier-national-park-officials-locate-remains-of-missing-hiker/ #mtnews #montana08 May 2026 15:34 +0000at://did:plc:zqxpnlj6l5jkhmgppu2fyo2g/app.bsky.feed.post/3mle2kckkek2thttps://bsky.app/profile/dailymontanan.com/post/3mlbdbjjrj22t“Our laws make it more attractive to develop pristine public lands than to recover metals in waste zones. That’s a policy failure." More than 130 ppl show up for an update on the Sheep Creek project. By @keilaszpaller.bsky.social: https://dailymontanan.com/2026/05/06/political-candidates-pitch-ideas-for-impeding-controversial-sheep-creek-mine-saving-bitterroot/ #mtnews #mtpol #montana07 May 2026 13:32 +0000at://did:plc:zqxpnlj6l5jkhmgppu2fyo2g/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlbdbjjrj22thttps://bsky.app/profile/dailymontanan.com/post/3mlbbvi7e3s2tMontana State Sen. Jonathan Windy Boy announced on Wednesday he is unsuspending his campaign for the U.S. House and said recently publicized allegations of sexual abuse against him are “character assasination.” By @mddrew.bsky.social: https://dailymontanan.com/2026/05/06/windy-boy-resumes-house-campaign-calls-sexual-abuse-allegations-political-attacks/ #mtnews #mtpol #montana07 May 2026 13:07 +0000at://did:plc:zqxpnlj6l5jkhmgppu2fyo2g/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlbbvi7e3s2thttps://bsky.app/profile/dailymontanan.com/post/3ml6s6urai22tThe city of Whitefish reached a settlement with a man who accused police of violating his constitutional rights and racial profiling after a traffic stop resulted in his detention in an ICE facility. By @mddrew.bsky.social: https://dailymontanan.com/2026/05/05/whitefish-settles-racial-profiling-suit-brought-by-venezuelan-man/ #mtnews #mtpol #montana06 May 2026 13:21 +0000at://did:plc:zqxpnlj6l5jkhmgppu2fyo2g/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml6s6urai22thttps://bsky.app/profile/dailymontanan.com/post/3mk244rn7k227A Lewis and Clark County District Court judge has ruled that Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte unconstitutionally appointed the Department of Commerce director because she was a sitting legislator at the time. By @darrellehrlick.bsky.social: https://dailymontanan.com/2026/04/21/judge-gianforte-appointing-sitting-legislator-to-head-commerce-dept-was-unconstitutional/ #mtnews #mtpol #montana21 Apr 2026 23:10 +0000at://did:plc:zqxpnlj6l5jkhmgppu2fyo2g/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk244rn7k227https://bsky.app/profile/dailymontanan.com/post/3mjztjyjk4s27“Montanans expect their personal data to be protected." — Commissioner James Brown on a court decision that says Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana doesn't get to stop Brown from investigating a data breach. By @keilaszpaller.bsky.social: https://dailymontanan.com/2026/04/20/insurance-commissioner-can-investigate-blue-cross-blue-shield-court-says/ #mtnews #mtpol #montana21 Apr 2026 20:36 +0000at://did:plc:zqxpnlj6l5jkhmgppu2fyo2g/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjztjyjk4s27https://bsky.app/profile/dailymontanan.com/post/3mjza6j65w227“I like to do these things to try and educate the public about what it is really like for individuals to come out (of prison) ... . But I need somebody to take a chance and hire them.” — A prison warden on reentry. By @jordyhansen.bsky.social: https://dailymontanan.com/2026/04/20/doc-points-to-difficulty-of-reentry-from-incarceration-in-helena-event/ #mtnews #mtpol21 Apr 2026 14:50 +0000at://did:plc:zqxpnlj6l5jkhmgppu2fyo2g/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjza6j65w227https://bsky.app/profile/dailymontanan.com/post/3mjpudjhqls27An annual Medicaid report tracking the healthcare program in Montana shows what happened after state lawmakers changed eligibility rules, leading to the lowest number of enrollees since the program began. By @darrellehrlick.bsky.social: https://dailymontanan.com/2026/04/16/number-of-montanans-on-medicaid-falls-to-lowest-level-since-expansion-as-charity-care-rises/ #mtnews #mtpol #montana17 Apr 2026 21:24 +0000at://did:plc:zqxpnlj6l5jkhmgppu2fyo2g/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjpudjhqls27https://bsky.app/profile/dailymontanan.com/post/3mji6rl75p227"I know unionism is about leveraging informed, engaged, and empowered members into winning fights for our shared values. I’m so excited to get started.” - Melissa Romano. By @mddrew.bsky.social: https://dailymontanan.com/briefs/state-rep-romano-elected-as-president-of-mfpe-states-largest-union/ #mtnews #mtpol #montana14 Apr 2026 20:09 +0000at://did:plc:zqxpnlj6l5jkhmgppu2fyo2g/app.bsky.feed.post/3mji6rl75p227https://bsky.app/profile/dailymontanan.com/post/3mji34l73cc27All three Democratic candidates for Montana’s eastern district want President Donald Trump impeached and called on Congress to act. But they tried to differentiate themselves too. By @jordyhansen.bsky.social: https://dailymontanan.com/2026/04/13/democrats-hold-congressional-senate-primary-debates-in-helena/ #mtnews #mtpol #montana14 Apr 2026 19:04 +0000at://did:plc:zqxpnlj6l5jkhmgppu2fyo2g/app.bsky.feed.post/3mji34l73cc27https://bsky.app/profile/dailymontanan.com/post/3mjhuihwzs227The State of Montana has been ordered to pay more than $500K to the ACLU of MT and its legal team in a lawsuit to protect the rights of people who are transgender after the state repeatedly defied court orders. By @keilaszpaller.bsky.social: https://dailymontanan.com/2026/04/13/state-of-montana-prolonged-litigation-racked-up-unnecessary-legal-fees-order-says/ #mtnews #mtpol #montana14 Apr 2026 17:05 +0000at://did:plc:zqxpnlj6l5jkhmgppu2fyo2g/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjhuihwzs227https://bsky.app/profile/dailymontanan.com/post/3mj3rhdiogs27Katie Lane, who has been nominated to the federal court in Montana by President Donald J. Trump, received a “not qualified” evaluation by the American Bar Association to become a federal judge. By @darrellehrlick.bsky.social: https://dailymontanan.com/2026/04/09/american-bar-association-says-montana-nominee-is-not-qualified-to-be-a-federal-judge/ #mtnews #mtpol #montana09 Apr 2026 21:39 +0000at://did:plc:zqxpnlj6l5jkhmgppu2fyo2g/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj3rhdiogs27https://bsky.app/profile/dailymontanan.com/post/3mj3luvnxds27At the Daily Montanan, we’re proud to cover the stories from Montana that affect your life. For Local News Day, we’re sharing this Local News Finder tool so you can cut through noise and turn to trusted journalists in your community: localnewsday.org/newsrooms/ #FairFearlessFree #LocalJournalism https://localnewsday.org/newsrooms/09 Apr 2026 19:59 +0000at://did:plc:zqxpnlj6l5jkhmgppu2fyo2g/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj3luvnxds27https://bsky.app/profile/dailymontanan.com/post/3mj2zcjorak27It’s Local News Day! Show your support for the journalists working in your community by sharing this post and subscribing to our free daily newsletter, the Treasure State Update. dailymontanan.com/subscribe/ #FairFearlessFree #LocalJournalism #montana https://dailymontanan.com/subscribe/#FairFearlessFree09 Apr 2026 14:27 +0000at://did:plc:zqxpnlj6l5jkhmgppu2fyo2g/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj2zcjorak27https://bsky.app/profile/dailymontanan.com/post/3miztbztf7s27The state GOP has rebuked some Republican legislative candidates, but many of them are outraising their more conservative opponents. By @mddrew.bsky.social: https://dailymontanan.com/2026/04/08/first-financial-reports-show-expensive-contested-races-for-legislature/ #mtnews #mtpol #montana09 Apr 2026 03:07 +0000at://did:plc:zqxpnlj6l5jkhmgppu2fyo2g/app.bsky.feed.post/3miztbztf7s27https://bsky.app/profile/dailymontanan.com/post/3mizj2pkowc27Judge Dan Wilson, making his second run at a seat on the state’s highest court, received $20K in contributions from the Montana Republican Party, according to the latest filings. By @mddrew.bsky.social: https://dailymontanan.com/2026/04/08/montana-gop-financially-backs-wilson-for-supco-opposes-nonpartisan-judicial-elections/ #mtnews #mtpol #montana09 Apr 2026 00:04 +0000at://did:plc:zqxpnlj6l5jkhmgppu2fyo2g/app.bsky.feed.post/3mizj2pkowc27https://bsky.app/profile/dailymontanan.com/post/3miwozv3wfk27Helena still wants an immigration resolution after rescinding one following an investigation launched by the AG's Office — and potentially costly consequences. This time, it's asking for the AG's approval first. By @jordyhansen.bsky.social: https://dailymontanan.com/2026/04/07/helena-responds-to-ags-sanctuary-city-cease-and-desist-letter/ #mtnews #mtpol #montana07 Apr 2026 21:13 +0000at://did:plc:zqxpnlj6l5jkhmgppu2fyo2g/app.bsky.feed.post/3miwozv3wfk27https://bsky.app/profile/dailymontanan.com/post/3mivxf4sovs27“The Trump administration is using the whole of government to silence or intimidate criticism and dissent in ways that go far beyond McCarthyism.” Said at a hearing where an author discussed a canceled reading in Montana. @jordyhansen.bsky.social: https://dailymontanan.com/2026/04/06/cancelled-clancy-event-becomes-example-of-censorship-at-u-s-senate-hearing/ #mtnews #mtpol07 Apr 2026 14:09 +0000at://did:plc:zqxpnlj6l5jkhmgppu2fyo2g/app.bsky.feed.post/3mivxf4sovs27https://bsky.app/profile/dailymontanan.com/post/3mivvnaukek27“There’s a sense of community on a lot of campuses, but there’s a particular brand of it here. There’s a sense of belonging and a sense of taking care of one another.” — Jeremiah Shinn, UM prez candidate. @keilaszpaller.bsky.social: https://dailymontanan.com/2026/04/06/president-finalist-for-university-of-montana-sees-community-at-flagship/ #mtnews #mtpol #montana07 Apr 2026 13:38 +0000at://did:plc:zqxpnlj6l5jkhmgppu2fyo2g/app.bsky.feed.post/3mivvnaukek27https://bsky.app/profile/dailymontanan.com/post/3mimhawtxmc2kAG Knudsen demands the Gallatin County Attorney rescind what Knudsen says is an illegal “policy” refusing to recognize ICE as a criminal justice agency. But the county attorney said he's confused a civil matter with policy. By @mddrew.bsky.social: https://dailymontanan.com/2026/04/03/montana-ag-demands-gallatin-county-attorney-rescind-policy-that-doesnt-recognize-ice/ #mtpol #montana03 Apr 2026 19:27 +0000at://did:plc:zqxpnlj6l5jkhmgppu2fyo2g/app.bsky.feed.post/3mimhawtxmc2khttps://bsky.app/profile/dailymontanan.com/post/3mim4wo7y4s2kThe finalist candidate for the University of Montana president job is Jeremiah Shinn, interim president of Boise State University, UM and the Montana Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education announced Friday. By @keilaszpaller.bsky.social: https://dailymontanan.com/2026/04/03/university-of-montana-president-finalist-announced/ #mtnews #mtpol03 Apr 2026 16:22 +0000at://did:plc:zqxpnlj6l5jkhmgppu2fyo2g/app.bsky.feed.post/3mim4wo7y4s2khttps://bsky.app/profile/dailymontanan.com/post/3mijllgm7tc2kThe Montana Supreme Court has dismissed a challenge from a coalition of business and industry groups over a proposed ballot initiative seeking to limit corporate spending in Montana elections. By @mddrew.bsky.social: https://dailymontanan.com/2026/04/01/montana-supreme-court-dismisses-constitutionality-challenge-to-the-montana-plan-initiative/ #mtnews #mtpol #montana02 Apr 2026 16:06 +0000at://did:plc:zqxpnlj6l5jkhmgppu2fyo2g/app.bsky.feed.post/3mijllgm7tc2khttps://bsky.app/profile/dailymontanan.com/post/3miguaqxqns2iThe Montana Supreme Court dismissed a petition from Gov. Greg Gianforte that it take control of a property tax lawsuit over Senate Bill 542. By @keilaszpaller.bsky.social: https://dailymontanan.com/2026/03/31/montana-supreme-court-denies-governors-request-to-take-up-property-tax-case/ #mtnews #mtpol #montana01 Apr 2026 14:03 +0000at://did:plc:zqxpnlj6l5jkhmgppu2fyo2g/app.bsky.feed.post/3miguaqxqns2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/dailymontanan.com/post/3miejpfqzi22iOne finalist for the University of Montana president job is headed to campus soon as part of the search for the Missoula flagship’s new leader, according to the Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education. By @keilaszpaller.bsky.social: https://dailymontanan.com/2026/03/30/one-finalist-for-president-heads-to-university-of-montana/ #mtnews #mtpol #montana31 Mar 2026 15:49 +0000at://did:plc:zqxpnlj6l5jkhmgppu2fyo2g/app.bsky.feed.post/3miejpfqzi22i