Lawmakers warn that Laurel may lose state funding for discriminating.

By DARRELL EHRLICK

"The changes these commies call for is no change at all, it’s destruction. They want free groceries, free housing, free healthcare, free everything. You know we can give them all these things, but at what cost? I’ll tell you what it’ll cost. It’ll cost freedom," – Rep. Troy Downing, at a rally in Kalispell where President Donald Trump spoke. He was referring to the Democrats running during the 2026 Election.

Legislators say Laurel could be breaking federal law

by Jordan Hansen

Montana legislators accused the City of Laurel of potentially breaking federal law in a fight over a mental health facility outside of the city in a meeting and a letter to the local government earlier this month. Legislators in the Long Range Planning Interim Budget Committee also threatened to withhold municipal funding following a moratorium […]

17 groups sue Montana Public Service Commission to require considering climate change

by Keila Szpaller

A coalition of 17 groups that want the Montana Public Service Commission to consider the effects of climate change in its decisions is taking its case to court. Earthjustice and Western Environmental Law Center filed a complaint Thursday against the Public Service Commission. It asks the Missoula County District Court to find the PSC has […]

Trump announces ‘super range’ military installment on stump for Montana GOP candidates

by Micah Drew

KALISPELL – Crowds began lining up at Majestic Valley Arena more than seven hours before President Donald Trump touched down in the Flathead Valley on Wednesday. “It’s not everyday you get to see the president,” said Gayla Pettyjohn, 77, of Kalispell. “This will likely be my only chance.” Pettyjohn said she has already voted her […]

Highlights from this week

THURSDAY: Another lawsuit filed over 2025 property tax legislation
THURSDAY: Puget Sound Energy announces development of new solar project
WEDNESDAY: Flint, Forstag trade barbs during debate for Montana’s open Congressional seat
WEDNESDAY: I-194 seeks to remove ‘dark money’ from politics
TUESDAY:Montana Democratic Party chairperson steps down, endorses independent US Senate candidate
MONDAY:Measure to protect citizen initiatives on Montana’s ballot
MONDAY: Montana US Senate candidates share debate stage
Last week: Invasive freshwater jellyfish found near Canyon Ferry Reservoir

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

Katie Zacharia is ousted after 5 days as White House press secretary | The New York Times
U.S. budget deficit nears $2 trillion, a reality check for Trump’s cost cutting | The New York Times
High school athletes in Idaho sent violent group texts citing Cornell case | The Washington Post

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