Mara Silvers

3 weeks ago | montanafreepress.org | Mara Silvers

Attorneys for the state of Montana on Monday sought to ward off a long-term judicial block being placed on House Bill 121, a recently passed law that creates strict sex segregation of multi-user bathrooms, locker rooms and sleeping areas. The law, endorsed by Republican legislators and signed by Gov. Greg Gianforte, has been challenged by transgender and intersex plaintiffs who say it forces them to use public facilities that don’t match their gender identities or appearance.

3 weeks ago | flatheadbeacon.com | Mara Silvers

Healthcare The state health department said that all infected individuals are isolating at home. By Mara Silvers, Montana Free Press April 18, 2025 Montana public health officials have identified five cases of measles in Gallatin County, the first confirmed instances of the infectious disease in the state since 1990.

3 weeks ago | montanafreepress.org | Mara Silvers

Montana public health officials have identified five cases of measles in Gallatin County, the first confirmed instances of the infectious disease in the state since 1990. In a Thursday evening press release, the state Department of Public Health and Human Services said the individuals — children and adults — are isolating at home in Gallatin County. All are unvaccinated or their vaccine status is not known, the release said.

1 month ago | flatheadbeacon.com | Mara Silvers

Legislature The move marks the second bill affecting the rights of trans youth that has failed to pass the GOP-held chamber By Mara Silvers, Montana Free Press April 10, 2025 House Republicans and Democrats in the Montana Legislature voted Tuesday to reject a bill that would have criminalized parents and other adults who help minors under the age of 16 obtain medical treatments related to gender transition.

1 month ago | milescitystar.com | Mara Silvers

House Republicans and Democrats in the Montana Legislature voted Tuesday to reject a bill that would have criminalized parents and other adults who help minors under the age of 16 obtain medical treatments related to gender transition. The move marks the second bill affecting the rights of transgender minors voted down by House lawmakers this session. Another bill regulating drag shows also failed to pass the majority-GOP chamber.