Families Ask the Supreme Court to Stop Discrimination Against Religious Schools
Kendra Espinoza's daughters rely on a state-supported scholarship program to attend the school of their choice.
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Straw Ban Bills Migrate From Progressive Cities to Purple State Legislatures
Bills introduced in Montana, Florida, and Washington would either ban or restrict plastic straws.
Despite Donald Trump Jr. Retweet, Libertarian Senate Candidate Rick Breckenridge Did Not Drop Out
Montana L.P. candidate Rick Breckenridge says he was misinterpreted by a reporter.
A Pearl Jam Poster Sets Off a New Dead President Controversy
Republicans are comparing the band to Kathy Griffin.
New Montana Law Limits Use of Automatic License Plate Readers
And restricts how long data can be held.
Feds Authorized Montana Woman's Hemp Farm, but Now They're Killing It
Inconsistent federal agency policies end in denial of access to water.
Momentum Building to Cast Off USDA Checkoff Marketing Programs
Two lawsuits and action in Congress indicate wasteful, unconstitutional mandates may be on their way out.
Montana Supreme Court Cites Biggie Smalls, N.W.A., Scarface
A man who faced federal distribution charges argued the state's possession prosecution was double jeopardy.
A Brief History of Politicians Body-Slamming Journalists
Greg Gianforte joins a pantheon of violent politicians who don't want to answer questions from journalists
Deregulation of Local Foods Is a Winning Idea That's Spreading
New bills in Montana and California would make it easier for small food entrepreneurs to thrive and for consumers to have more choices.
Libertarian-leaning Montana State Rep. Daniel Zolnikov is Thinking About Montana's One Federal House Seat
The anti-Trump Republican would like to bring his anti-spending, pro-Fourth Amendment philosophy to Congress.
Montana Supreme Court Affirms Right to Jury Trial in Civil Forfeiture Cases
The ruling strengthens civil asset forfeiture reform laws passed last year by the legislature.
Where Voters Are Likeliest to Legalize Marijuana in a Month
With pot on the ballot in nine states, support for allowing recreational use is strongest in California, while Florida looks likeliest to permit medical use.
Montana Libertarian Party Chair and Congressional Candidate Mike Fellows Dies in a Car Crash at Age 59 (UPDATED)
Longtime activist and "godfather of third-party politics" had run in every Montana election for 20 years
Eating Away at State Roadkill Bans
Some states bar people from harvesting dead animals. But Montana has gotten good results from lifting its ban.
New Documentary Exposes How Montana's Milk-Expiration Rules Waste Food
Milk that's still fresh is declared "expired" and must be thrown away.
Montana Families Are Fighting for School Choice
Should a program that provides scholarships to private-schools exclude religious institutions?
Creating a Private Yellowstone: Environmental Entrepreneurship in Action
A model for how to voluntarily rewild North America.
Where the Private Buffalo Roam and the Private Antelope Play
Restoring the herds and landscape seen by Lewis and Clark
It Begins! Montana Man Being Prosecuted for 'Hate Speech' and Holocaust Denial
Well, this is terrifying.
'Competitor's Veto' for Taxi Services Killed in Montana
New law also creates space for ride-sharing services.
Montana Legislature Votes to Require Conviction for Asset Forfeiture, But Federal Bypass Remains
Will reforms work or will police just turn to the Department of Justice?
Montana Bill Would Ban Some Tight Clothing But Stop Short of Criminalizing Yoga Pants
"Yoga pants should be illegal in public anyway," said GOP Rep. David Moore.
Missoula Police to Homeland Security: Help Us Protect Montana from the Hippie Menace
The Rainbow Family is an extremist threat now?
Boy, I Wonder How the Folks at Salon Feel About Ayn Rand
The troll-the-libertarians business model.
Montana Seeks to Loosen Food and Agricultural Regulations
Montana is looking to loosen some food regulations in the state. That's good, because there's room for improvement.
Montana Judge Who Sentenced Former Teacher To 30 Days For Raping Teen To Retire
Claims it has nothing to do with the criticism he faced for the sentence
Lawsuit Challenges Lengthy Detentions of Suspected Illegal Immingrants in Montana
Over minor traffic violations
Montana Teacher Convicted of Raping 14-Year-Old Girl To Be Released After 30 Days in Jail
Victim later killed herself
Judge Attempting to Undo 30-Day Sentence in Teen Rape Case
Prosecutors want appeal resolved first
Judge Who Imposed a 30-Day Sentence For Rape of 14-Year-Old Girl Says the Sentence May Be Illegal
Victim later killed herself
Montana Judge Says He Regrets Saying 14-Year-Old Rape Victim Was "Older Than Her Chronological Age"
Sentenced rapist to 30 days in jail, victim later killed herself
Montana's Medical Marijuana Battle
An Interview with Code of the West Filmmaker Rebecca Richman Cohen
Woman Posed as Nurse in Billings, Montana Hospital
Other hospitals on alert, no arrests made
Montana Governor Vetoes Anti-Detention Legislation
Would have banned state's officials from cooperating with NDAA
Montana Formally Decriminalizes Gay Sex
Law classifying gay sex as a felony removed from the books
