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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A proposal to build a 36-inch diameter pipeline to move Canadian oil to refineries and markets in the U.S. with notable similarities to the contentious Keystone XL pipeline, has officially landed before state and federal agencies. #MTPol #Montana montanafreepress.bluelena.io/index.php?ac...

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Keystone-like pipeline through Montana moves forward

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AG 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 @[email protected]: dailymontanan.com/2026/04/03/m... #mtpol #montana

Montana AG demands Gallatin Co...
Montana AG demands Gallatin County attorney rescind ‘policy’ that doesn’t recognize ICE • Daily Montanan

County attorney refutes AG claim that policy is illegal under state and federal law, says it’s a mischaracterization of individual ruling on a civil matter

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The 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 @[email protected]: dailymontanan.com/2026/04/03/u... #mtnews #mtpol

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University of Montana president finalist announced • Daily Montanan

The finalist candidate for the University of Montana job is Jeremiah Shinn, interim president of Boise State University, UM and the Montana Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education announced Friday.

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Steve Daines, why is Congress taking away Americans’ healthcare while superfunding ICE to terrorize communities, separate families, & lock up parents & kids in jails without clean water, medical care, or school? Stop the cruelty. End family detention! #FreeFamilies #MTPol #ICEOut #EndFamilyDetention
Steve Daines, parents & kids in ICE detention are denied access to due process, clean water, medical care, school, & even crayons. It’s long past time to stop the cruelty, neglect, & abuse. End family detention now! #FreeFamilies #MTPol #ICEOut #EndICECamps #EndFamilyDetention
The 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 @[email protected]: dailymontanan.com/2026/04/01/m... #mtnews #mtpol #montana

Montana Supreme Court dismisse...
Montana Supreme Court dismisses constitutionality challenge to ‘The Montana Plan’ initiative • Daily Montanan

Organizers behind the Transparent Election Initiative are cleared to continue gathering signatures last month to put I-194, or Ballot Issue 10, on the ballot in November

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Interview with Alani Bankhead Democratic Candidate for US Senate in #Montana #MTPol russellrowland.substack.com/p/episode-56...

Episode 56 - Alani Bankhead
Episode 56 - Alani Bankhead

Democratic Candidate for US Senate in Montana

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