An 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 @[email protected]: dailymontanan.com/2026/04/16/n... #mtnews #mtpol #montana

Number of Montanans on Medicai...
Number of Montanans on Medicaid falls to lowest level since expansion as charity care rises • Daily Montanan

In Montana, the number of residents who are covered by Medicaid expansion has fallen to its lowest level yet, while health outcomes for those enrolled continues to show improvement.

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"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 @[email protected]: dailymontanan.com/briefs/state... #mtnews #mtpol #montana

State Rep. Romano elected as p...
State Rep. Romano elected as president of MFPE, state's largest union • Daily Montanan

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

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All 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 @[email protected]: dailymontanan.com/2026/04/13/d... #mtnews #mtpol #montana

Democrats hold Congressional, ...
Democrats hold Congressional, Senate primary debates in Helena

Democrats from across Montana gathered in Helena for three debates covering both Congressional seats, as well as an open U.S. Senate spot.

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The 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 @[email protected]: dailymontanan.com/2026/04/13/s... #mtnews #mtpol #montana

State of Montana ‘prolonged li...
State of Montana ‘prolonged litigation,’ racked up unnecessary legal fees, order says • Daily Montanan

The State of Montana has been ordered to pay more than $500,000 to the ACLU of Montana and its legal team.

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Katie 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 @[email protected]: dailymontanan.com/2026/04/09/a... #mtnews #mtpol #montana

American Bar Association says ...
American Bar Association says Montana nominee is not qualified to be a federal judge • Daily Montanan

The American Bar Association said that Katie Lane, nominated by President Donald Trump, is not qualified to become a federal judge.

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The state GOP has rebuked some Republican legislative candidates, but many of them are outraising their more conservative opponents. By @[email protected]: dailymontanan.com/2026/04/08/f... #mtnews #mtpol #montana

First financial reports show e...
First financial reports show expensive contested races for Legislature • Daily Montanan

Republican primaries pitting moderate candidates against conservative hardliners; some races hit six figures already.

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Judge 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 @[email protected]: dailymontanan.com/2026/04/08/m... #mtnews #mtpol #montana

Montana GOP financially backs ...
Montana GOP financially backs Wilson for SupCo, opposes nonpartisan judicial elections • Daily Montanan

Republican Party donated $20K to Wilson, due to a new Montana law allowing more direct political action in court races

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Helena 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 @[email protected]: dailymontanan.com/2026/04/07/h... #mtnews #mtpol #montana

Helena responds to AG’s sanctu...
Helena responds to AG’s sanctuary city cease-and-desist letter

The Helena City Commission gave an update on its legal saga with the state regarding an immigration resolution.

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“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. @[email protected]: dailymontanan.com/2026/04/06/c... #mtnews #mtpol

Clancy event becomes censorshi...
Clancy event becomes censorship example at U.S. Senate hearing

Children’s author Bess Kalb couldn’t read book after parents threatened to disrupt event last Fall at Clancy Elementary.

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“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. @[email protected]: dailymontanan.com/2026/04/06/p... #mtnews #mtpol #montana

President finalist for Univers...
President finalist for University of Montana sees ‘community’ at flagship • Daily Montanan

Jeremiah Shinn said he was drawn to UM because of its sense of community, evident in higher education in general but especially in Missoula.

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