Mallerie Stromswold, a high school senior at Billings Senior High, has thrown her hat in the ring to be the Republican candidate for the Montana House of Representatives’ House District 50 seat. That seat contains a chunk of midtown Billings, … read more
This week saw a narrowing of the field of presidential candidates as three Democratic candidates dropped out of the race due to lack of support and funds, though California Senator Kamala Harris was the only big name to step aside. read more
Voters in Yellowstone County cast their votes for Billings City Council on Tuesday night, bringing out a total of 28,020 voters looking to select their new representatives for city government. With the Yellowstone County Elections Office reporting 73,457 total registered … read more
Absentee ballots for the Billings City Council General Election are currently being mailed out to all voters in the city who were registered to vote prior to October 7th. Eligible city residents who aren’t already registered can still acquire an … read more
After two people in Montana have developed vaping related illnesses and over twenty people nationwide have died from these illnesses, Governor Steve Bullock announced a sweeping ban of all flavored vape products, including e-cigarettes as well as all CBD and … read more
Billings resident Nelly Nicol is throwing her hat into the ring for the Republican nomination for State Auditor in the 2020 election, joining Troy Downing and state Rep. Shane Morigeau in that race. The State Auditor is an office that … read more
In what Montana legislators are calling a blow to anti-human trafficking efforts, the FBI announced that their one full-time agent working human trafficking cases in the state of Montana will now be splitting his time between those cases and crimes … read more
It looks as though both of Montana’s U.S. Senators will succeed in their push to pass two bills through the Senate that have a direct impact on Montana communities. The Clean Water for Rural Communities Act (S.685) is the first … read more
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in May that a Montana law banning any mention of ethics complaints before the commissioner has issued a ruling was in violation of the First Amendment. read more
Montana Attorney General Tim Fox has joined 47 other state Attorneys General in filing an anti-trust lawsuit against tech giant Google. The Attorneys General from Puerto Rico and DC have also joined every state except Alabama and California in this … read more
The Policy Coordinating Committee that serves Yellowstone County and Billings approved the 2020 Billings Urban Area Unified Planning Work Program for the planning department, during a meeting on Tuesday. read more
With five seats open and 21 candidates for this year’s City Council Election, the variety and opportunity for change is greater than ever. read more
Yellowstone County Commissioners have set public hearings at which to consider final approval of the county’s 2019-20 FY Budget. The hearings will be held on Tuesday, August 27 at 9:45 am for public comment; and on Tuesday September 3, 9:45 … read more
Attorney General candidate Kimberly Dudik has found herself in hot water recently after being found in violation of campaign practice laws. read more
Republican candidate for the Montana Attorney General office, Austin Knudsen, stood before the Montana GOP on Saturday, June 15th and directly stated his disappointment in the current State Attorney General, Tim Fox. read more
Kathleen Williams launched her campaign for another shot at Montana’s at-large seat in the U.S. House of Representatives on the lawn of the Yellowstone County Courthouse back in April. read more
After months of speculation about his plans, Greg Gianforte has chosen to vacate his seat in the U.S. House of Representatives for a shot at the Governor’s mansion in Helena. read more
To increase salaries of elected county officials by two percent is a pending motion before the Yellowstone County Elected Officials Compensation Committee, which held its first meeting last Tuesday. They will meet again on June 25 to make a final … read more
by Parker H. Jimison Austin Knudsen is the newest face to enter the race to replace Attorney General Tim Fox as he finishes his term and sets his own sights on the gubernatorial election. read more
by Parker H. Jimison On Tuesday, May 14th, 2019, Governor Steve Bullock made history in becoming the first Montanan to officially declare their candidacy for President of the United States under a major party. read more
