State Legislature

State Republican leaders held a press conference on Wednesday to state their case over Montana's budget crisis.

With protesters outside, Montana Senator Steve Daines addressed the Montana House Chamber yesterday, touting changes instituted by President Trump.

Tuition for University of Montana students could skyrocket by up to 23 percent, should budget projections hold true for the University system from the state legislature.

State legislators won't get much of a break before they start the 2017 session, with the official swearing ceremony scheduled for January 2 in the Helena Capitol Rotunda.

BUTTE, Mont. (AP) — High school math teacher and former U.S. Senate candidate Amanda Curtis has announced she's getting back on the campaign trial, this time for the state Legislature.

The state legislature is in session in Helena and one of the many institutions lobbying for attention and funding is the higher education system.

Wildfire season has begun in Western Montana, with the West Mullan fire threatening Superior and the Gold Creek fire burning just east of Missoula. The Gold Creek fire was lightning-caused, however, the investigation continues as to how the West Mullan fire started.