Demonstrators in Helena, Billings and Missoula protested what they said is creeping authoritarianism in the United States at Saturday's No Kings rallies in Montana. By @[email protected] @[email protected] @[email protected]: dailymontanan.com/2026/03/28/p... #mtnews #mtpol

Protestors back at Montana Cap...
Protestors back at Montana Capitol, other ‘No King’ rallies double

Issues from No Kings protests across Montana ranged from threat of authoritarianism to war, healthcare and reproductive freedom

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On the advice of legal counsel and possibly in the face of steep financial losses, the Helena City Commission rescinded an immigration resolution on Thursday night in a meeting at the city’s Civic Center. By @[email protected]: dailymontanan.com/2026/03/26/u... #mtnews #mtpol #montana

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Helena City Commission votes to rescind immigration resolution

Officials pointed to possible financial risks, say choice removes state’s investigative capacity over resolution

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The City of Helena is considering rescinding an immigration resolution that had large backing by the public following an investigation announced by the state’s Department of Justice. By @[email protected]: dailymontanan.com/2026/03/24/h... #mtnews #montana #mtpol

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Helena to have meeting discussing rescinding immigration resolution

The meeting will be hosted at the city’s Civic Center on Thursday, as the state continues its investigation into the resolution

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“With word last Friday afternoon from the agency that it is suspending the new policy, we do plan to stage the No Kings Rally at Capitol flag plaza.” By @[email protected]: dailymontanan.com/2026/03/23/s... #mtnews #mtpol #montana

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State appears to reverse course on Capitol permit rules

The DOA appears to have reversed course on its weekend permit rules at the Capitol as another “No Kings” rally draws near.

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As the Trump administration orders National Park Service staff change or remove hundreds of exhibits and other interpretive materials at NPS sites, the Daily Montanan points out material under review in Montana. By @[email protected]: dailymontanan.com/2026/03/20/w... #mtnews #montana #mtpol

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What National Park Service interpretive material in Montana has been flagged for review? • Daily Montanan

A publicly published database lists signs, brochures, books and other interpretive materials flagged for review under Trump’s executive order to restore ‘truth and sanity’

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“Members of the public have contacted us asking what the heck is going on here.” — Rep. Schillinger, R-Circle, of questions for SOS Christi Jacobsen. She's provided sparse answers and been absent at important meetings. @[email protected]: dailymontanan.com/2026/03/19/w... #mtnews #mtpol

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Wanted: Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen at the Legislature • Daily Montanan

Lawmakers on both sides of the political aisle have questions for Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen, but she's staying mum.

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The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services is projecting a budget shortfall of $34.4 million, staff told an interim budget committee this week. By @[email protected]: dailymontanan.com/2026/03/18/d... #mtnews #mtpol #montana

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DPHHS reports $34.4 million shortfall in interim budget committee

Agency will file 2027 supplemental budget request to cover costs as agency says it warned Legislature about the issue.

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On a sunny and bright St. Patrick’s Day in downtown Helena, Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte stopped at Gulch Distillers for a tasting and to highlight the state’s Growth Through Agriculture grant and loan program. By @[email protected]: dailymontanan.com/2026/03/17/g... #mtnews #mtpol #montana

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Gulch Distillers highlighted as part of state Ag investment program

March is National Agriculture Month and the state program, created in 1987, provides grants up to $50,000 and loans up to $100,000.

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Out of more than 60 candidates for University of Montana president, 10 are advancing for further consideration, according to the Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education. By @[email protected]: dailymontanan.com/briefs/ten-c... #mtnews #montana #mtpol

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Ten candidates advance in University of Montana president search • Daily Montanan

Out of more than 60 candidates for University of Montana president, 10 are advancing for further consideration.

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Yellowstone National Park welcomed its second-highest number of visitors on record during 2025, according to a National Park Service press release Tuesday. By @[email protected]: dailymontanan.com/briefs/yello... #mtnews #montana #mtpol

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Yellowstone National Park notches second-highest visitation year on record • Daily Montanan

Yellowstone National Park notches second-highest visitation year on record, more than 4.7 million tourists

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