The Daily Montanan

Flint’s ‘Montana Talks’ a look into Congressional candidate's views Aaron Flint, now a Congressional candidate to replace Zinke, hosted the Montana Talks radio show for nearly a decade

In an era where it can be difficult to understand a candidate’s viewpoints, Aaron Flint’s Montana Talks show gives a deep and clear look into his worldview. By @jordyhansen.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/2026/03/05/m... #mtnews #mtpol #montana

Kurt Alme files for U.S. Senate, immediately endorsed by outgoing Sen. Daines, President Trump • Daily Montanan Former U.S. Attorney for Montana Kurt Alme filed for the U.S. Senate in the 2026 election on Wednesday, the last day filing closed.

With endorsements stacked high, Republican and former U.S. Attorney for Montana Kurt Alme filed for the U.S. Senate in the 2026 election on Wednesday, the day filing closed. dailymontanan.com/2026/03/04/k... #mtpol #mtnews #montana

With just minutes before filing deadline closes, Daines shocks Montana by withdrawing • Daily Montanan U.S. Attorney for Montana Kurt Alme receives Daines endorsement for Senate as two-term incumbent announces retirement

Just before the closure of candidate filing in Montana, incumbent U.S. Sen. Steve Daines withdrew from his re-election campaign for a third term, endorsing Kurt Alme. dailymontanan.com/2026/03/04/d... #mtnews #mtpol #montana

Montana Sen. Sheehy gets in altercation with veteran anti-war protester on Capitol Hill • Daily Montanan Montana Sen. Sheehy gets in altercation with veteran anti-war protester

Montana U.S. Sen. Tim Sheehy got into an altercation with an anti-war protester during an Senate Armed Services Subcommittee meeting that appears to have left the protester with a broken arm. By @mddrew.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/2026/03/04/m... #mtnews #mtpol #montana

Public Service Commission takes step to keep the 406 area code as only one for Montana • Daily Montanan Montanans love living in the 406, but Montana could run out of 406 phone numbers by 2033, and the PSC wants to extend its life.

"The 406 area code has become a real popular feature of the state’s identity.” PSC takes a step to try to help keep Montana a one-area-code state. By @keilaszpaller.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/2026/03/03/p... #mtnews #montana #mtpol

Bodnar announces independent campaign for U.S. Senate • Daily Montanan The former UM president touts military, business record in long-shot run against incumbent Daines

On the final day of candidate filing in Montana, former University of Montana President Seth Bodnar filed to run as an independent in the U.S. Senate race to unseat Steve Daines. By @mddrew.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/2026/03/04/b... #mtnews #mtpol #montana

Montana Secretary of State launches congressional campaign • Daily Montanan Christi Jacobsen is the third Republican to enter the race for Rep. Zinke's seat

Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen has announced her candidacy for Montana’s Western Congressional seat, making her the third prominent GOP candidate to join the race for the seat being vacated by Rep. Zinke. @mddrew.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/2026/03/03/m... #mtnews #mtpol #montana

Data center dispute says Texas firm tricked Montana company • Daily Montanan A Texas-based company is being sued in Yellowstone County for allegedly breach contract, stealing data center plans and making billions in profit because of that.

A recently filed lawsuit in state district court shows that a patch of land in Broadview, a power substation, and investors from around the country are in a legal tussle that both sides say is worth billions. By @darrellehrlick.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/2026/03/02/d... #mtnews #montana #mtpol

Montana GOP candidates jump into race for western House district • Daily Montanan Flathead County GOP chair Dr. Al Olszewski and conservative radio host Aaron Flint announced their candidacy within hours

Within hours of Montana Republican U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke announcing he would not run for re-election, Dr. Al Olszewski and talk radio host Aaron Flint announced. Zinke endorsed Flint. By @mddrew.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/2026/03/02/m... #mtnews #mtpol #montana

Montana U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke to retire, will finish term • Daily Montanan Montana Rep. Ryan Zinke to retire, will finish term

Montana U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke announced Monday that he will retire at the end of his current term in Congress and will not seek re-election. By @mddrew.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/2026/03/02/m... #mtnews #mtpol #montana

Significant increases in short-term rental properties may be adding pressure to local housing supplies, especially in high-value tourism areas of the state near Yellowstone and Glacier national parks. By @mddrew.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/2026/02/27/r... #mtnews #montana #mtpol

'A righteous endeavor,' Montana delegation backs military action against Iran • Daily Montanan 'We are at war,' Montana delegation backs military action against Iran

“We are at war.” — U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke. Montana's all-GOP Congressional delegation supports Trump military action in Iran, which begins retaliation. By @mddrew.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/2026/02/28/a... #mtnews #mtpol #montana

Sheehy mocks 'socialist' Green New Deal, but runs his house on solar • Daily Montanan U.S. Senator Tim Sheehy has consistently stood against renewable energy and the Green New Deal. Yet, new reporting shows he has solar on his house.

U.S. Sen. Tim Sheehy has frequently criticized renewable energy, but his own Gallatin County home appears to run on “green energy crap,” which most people would likely call a solar and battery storage system. @darrellehrlick.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/2026/02/25/s... #mtnews #montana #mtpol

After State of the Union, Montana delegation praises Trump, blames Democrats • Daily Montanan Montana's all-Republican delegation reacted with praise for President Donald Trump and his policies, while chastising Democrats.

"If Donald Trump said don’t ... poke your eye out with a stick — the Democrats would poke out their eye just to spite him.” Downing, delegation, praise Trump, deride Dems after the State of the Union. By @darrellehrlick.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/2026/02/25/a... #mtnews #montana #mtpol

PSC waffles on allowing public comment at ‘atrocious’ meeting • Daily Montanan A lawyer for the Public Service Commission argued Tuesday against allowing members of the public who are part of 350 Montana to testify.

"Nobody seemed to know what was going on.” A PSC lawyer argued against letting some members of the public speak, and the PSC dropped an agenda item about the NorthWestern merger with no explanation. By @keilaszpaller.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/2026/02/24/p... #mtnews #mtpol #montana

Eleven data center developers in talks with NorthWestern, group says • Daily Montanan Details about NorthWestern Energy’s plans to provide electricity to data centers in Montana still aren’t available to the public.

NorthWestern Energy is in talks with at least 11 more entities relating to data center development, according to a growing coalition of groups that is raising concerns about data centers in the state. By @keilaszpaller.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/2026/02/23/e... #mtnews #mtpol #montana

Montana Farmers Union praises SupCo ruling on tariffs; Montana delegation silent • Daily Montanan Montana Farmers Union praises SupCo ruling on tariffs; Montana delegation silent

The Montana Farmers Union responded to last week’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling overturning the Trump administration’s tariffs saying the decision benefits small Montana ag producers. By @mddrew.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/briefs/monta... #mtnews #mtpol #montana

University of Montana announces enrollment gain, with search for new president underway • Daily Montanan Enrollment is up at the University of Montana as “outstanding” candidates submit applications to be the flagship’s new president.

University of Montana announces spring enrollment bump, and "outstanding" candidates apply for the president job. Commissioner of Higher Ed says application review will start next week. By @keilaszpaller.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/2026/02/19/u... #mtnews #montana #mtpol

Empty chair 'debate' at state GOP event highlights property tax rift Political split on property taxes deepens as state GOP discusses impacts of legislation passed in ‘25 at Great Falls event.

In a visual representation of a deep split among conservatives in Montana, four chairs were laid out on the stage at the Montana GOP kickoff event in Great Falls for a scheduled debate over property taxes. By @jordyhansen.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/2026/02/19/e... #mtnews #montana #mtpol

Public Service Commission candidates file for office • Daily Montanan Four candidates so far have filed to run for the Montana Public Service Commission, and all are Republican.

Four candidates so far have filed to run for the Montana Public Service Commission, and all are Republican. Dems say they're recruiting. By @keilaszpaller.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/2026/02/18/p... #mtnews #mtpol #montana

Glacier confirms it's dropping ticketed entry • Daily Montanan Drivers won't need to reserve tickets for Glacier National Park this season, but Glacier announced a pilot shuttle to Logan Pass.

No tickets needed to get into Glacier this summer - but a shuttle pilot launches. “With each pilot, GNP can tweak the system to try to fix challenges that have been present in previous years.” By @keilaszpaller.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/briefs/glaci... #mtnews #montana #mtpol

MSU-Billings pays thousands while 2 profs' futures remain uncertain • Daily Montanan Two tenured professors at Montana State University-Billings are on paid administrative leave and they said there's been no timeline or resolution over a dispute that started when they raised concerns ...

Two MSU-B professors who were suddenly dismissed on the first day of class in September are still on paid leave, and one said the process has stalled, leaving them in a sort of bureaucratic limbo. By @darrellehrlick.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/2026/02/18/m... #mtnews #montana #mtpol

Nearly 150 candidates file for office on first day • Daily Montanan Around 40 candidates appeared to file in person at the Montana State Capitol

“Tuesday was an incredible opening day for the 2026 candidate filing period.” — Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen. By @mddrew.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/2026/02/18/n... #mtnews #montana #mtpol

Montana PSC hired a specialty law firm at $700/hour. Now, payment is delayed.  • Daily Montanan The Montana Public Service Commission doesn’t appear to have paid a specialty law firm it hired at $700 an hour.

“It’s disheartening that the PSC appears to have spent all its discretionary funds harassing Brad Molnar and not leaving any to defend the interests of Montana ratepayers.” - Lawyer Monforton on unpaid $25K bill. @keilaszpaller.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/2026/02/17/m... #mtnews #montana #mtpol

Sheehy sponsors legislation that would allow crime victims to sue judges • Daily Montanan U.S. Sen. Tim Sheehy's proposal to let crime victims sue judges who release violent criminals on bail is unlikely to pass constitutional muster.

U.S. Senator Tim Sheehy of Montana wants to expand federal law to allow victims of crimes to sue judges if they are harmed by someone accused or previously convicted of a violent crime while awaiting trail. By @darrellehrlick.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/2026/02/17/s... #mtnews #montana #mtpol

Water heater malfunctions at Montana State Prison Water heater malfunction in one of the high security units at Montana State Prison on Feb. 13, other issues reported at Work Reentry Center

A water heater malfunctioned in one of the high security units at Montana State Prison on Feb. 13 and is in the process of being repaired, a DOC official said Tuesday. By @jordyhansen.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/briefs/water... #mtnews #mtpol #montana

Trump nominee from Montana defends work, views on 'white culture' at Senate hearing • Daily Montanan In a fiery Senate hearing, Montana resident Jeremy Carl defends his views on race, culture and American foreign policy.

“Mr. Carl, you have argued that feminism has led to a downfall in American society. You’ve written that the Civil Rights Act has warped our culture." Jeremy Carl of Bozeman gets blistered by Senators. By @darrellehrlick.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/2026/02/13/t... #mtnews #mtpol #montana

Study documents drastic mountain goat decline in Glacier National Park • Daily Montanan The park’s iconic alpine goat population has decreased 45% since 2008, with climate variables a big contributing factor

Glacier National Park's iconic alpine goat population has decreased 45% since 2008, with climate variables a big contributing factor. By @mddrew.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/2026/02/12/s... #mtnews #montana #mtpol

Governor, AG open investigation into potential ‘sanctuary city’ violations in Helena • Daily Montanan A recent vote by the city commission restricting cooperation with federal immigration agents has raised concerns it violates a 2021 law banning sanctuary cities in Montana

“This is clearly the city council of Helena thumbing its nose at the Montana Legislature.” - AG Knudsen announcing investigation of Helena with Gov. Gianforte for a resolution restricting federal officers on immigration. @mddrew.bsky.social @jordyhansen.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/2026/02/11/g...

At GOP dinner, Wilson says he’ll counteract left tilt of state Supreme court Great Falls GOP kickoff event saw Wilson speak on COVID case, Held v. Montana as he vies for Supreme Court spot.

“The Democrats and their liberal groups have been electing judges for years and years and years, (and) they have not been countered.” — GOP chair Art Wittich. By @jordyhansen.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/2026/02/10/a... #mtnews #mtpol #montana