By DARRELL EHRLICK | Editor-in-Chief
"The law requires that absentee ballot materials were available to voters for in-person absentee voting beginning today. The election is well under way, " – Richie Melby, a spokesman for the Montana Secretary of State’s Office, on a court ruling invalidating the Montana Legislature’s requirement that ballots include a birth year of the voter.
District Court judge rules birthdate voter law unconstitutional
by Jordan Hansen
A Lewis and Clark County District Court judge has ruled a law requiring voters to put their birth year on absentee ballots violated the state’s constitution, and has ruled in favor of Disability Rights Montana and Big Sky 55+, which challenged the legislation. Ballots for the Nov. 5 general election have already been sent overseas, […]
Montana health officials warn of severe risks as Fergus County confirms measles case
by Keila Szpaller
Some health experts say Montanans are at risk of measles with declining vaccination rates, and Fergus County confirmed this month a case of measles. Measles is a highly contagious disease, but two vaccination doses of the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine are 97% effective, according to the Fergus County Health Department and other health officials. […]
Trump to stump in Montana
by Micah Drew
U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to make a stop in Montana as part of a 10-state tour through competitive states and districts in the final month before November’s election. Politico reported on Friday that the president would pass through the Treasure State as well as Pennsylvania — states with competitive U.S. House races — […]
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