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DOC progressing on massive expansion at Montana State Prison

By Jordan Hansen - April 15, 2026

NorthWestern, Black Hills merger raising concerns

By Keila Szpaller - April 15, 2026

State, UM, MHSA build extensive air quality monitoring system

By Jordan Hansen - April 14, 2026

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Tax Day 2026: Democrats and Republicans battle over impact of new Trump tax cuts

BY Ashley Murray - April 15, 2026

US Senate again rejects attempt to limit Trump action in Iran

BY Ashley Murray - April 15, 2026

Trump proposal to streamline jobs program funding would cut funding to states

BY David Lightman - April 15, 2026

How Republicans in Congress could fully fund ICE for years to come — and maybe do more

BY Jennifer Shutt - April 15, 2026

A new gold rush: States stockpile bars, encourage gold-backed debit cards

BY Kevin Hardy - April 15, 2026

Trump’s DOJ wants personal voter data for ‘improper purposes,’ Michigan official says

BY Jonathan Shorman - April 14, 2026

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Commentary

The ugly truth behind ‘restoring Montana values’

BY Doug James - April 12, 2026

Can Montanans even afford the Trump second term?

BY George Ochenski - April 10, 2026

Historic injustice: Convicted advisor gets $1.25M, while Northern Cheyenne victims receive zero

BY John Heenan - April 9, 2026

Who does Troy Downing work for?

BY Peter D. Fox - April 7, 2026

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Big Sky Roundup

State Rep. Romano elected as president of MFPE, state’s largest union

BY Micah Drew - April 14, 2026

Montana election officials remind voters of birth year requirement

BY Micah Drew - April 13, 2026

Montana shooting sports task force seeks public input on future development

BY Micah Drew - April 10, 2026

Select Yellowstone National Park entrances and roads open to public April 17

BY Daily Montanan Staff - April 10, 2026

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Board of Regents appoints Jeremiah Shinn as new UM president

BY Keila Szpaller - April 14, 2026

At a Chicago grocery store, a shopper stands near where customers can buy a variety of state lottery tickets. State lottery ticket sales nationwide nearly doubled from $52.8 billion to $104.7 billion between fiscal 2008 and 2024. (Photo by Robbie Sequeira/Stateline)

State lottery ticket sales nearly double to over $100B

BY Robbie Sequeira - April 14, 2026

Democrats hold Congressional, Senate primary debates in Helena

BY Jordan Hansen - April 13, 2026

State of Montana ‘prolonged litigation,’ racked up unnecessary legal fees, order says

BY Keila Szpaller - April 13, 2026

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