Montana Viewpoint has appeared in weekly and online newspapers across Montana for over 30 years. Jim Elliott served sixteen ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senate Republicans hauled President Donald Trump’s big tax breaks and spending cuts bill to passage ...

Every state has a capitol that houses its state legislature. Many are domed buildings similar to the US Capitol, but others ...

The House of Representatives on Thursday passed President Donald Trump's massive tax and spending package, narrowly approving ...

Sen. Mary Ann Dunwell, though, said NorthWestern Energy appears to be “layering rates upon rates upon rates,” including recently in a way that circumvented the authority of the PSC.

By the time Montana’s 2026 elections roll around, there could be some big changes to the way people in the state vote – if ...

Jacob Olness Some Montana lawmakers passed dozens of bills in the legislative session that adjourned in April. Others didn’t get a single one across the finish line. A Montana Free Press analysis of ...

Some Montana lawmakers passed dozens of bills in the legislative session that adjourned in April. Others didn’t get a single one across the finish line. A Montana Free Press analysis of the 69th ...

It is a rare honor to lie in state at the Montana State Capitol. This week, Montana’s longest consecutive-serving U.S. House ...

Rep. Mark Green (R-TN) will resign from the House at the end of this month, kickstarting House Republicans’ search for a new chairman on the powerful Homeland Security Committee. Green ...

Environmental and wildlife conservation in Montana took hits during this year's state legislative session, including vetoes ...