The Daily Montanan

The Daily Montanan

The Daily Montanan is a nonprofit and nonpartisan news source committed to delivering reliable news, analysis, and insights on state policies and politics in Montana. Our goal is to inform readers about state government and key issues, such as public lands, healthcare, education, and politics, by explaining not just what is happening, but also the implications for the residents of the Treasure State. As an independent news organization, we uphold the values of truth, transparency, and trust, which are vital for a democratic society. We proudly align with States Newsroom, a national nonprofit organization that is 501(c)(3) certified, funded by grants and contributions from donors and readers. Our network includes dedicated editors and reporters focused on comprehensive coverage of state-level government and issues across the nation. We provide our service free of charge to readers and other news organizations, with no paywalls or advertisements—just straightforward information and ideas.

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  • 4 days ago | dailymontanan.com | Chase Woodruff

    15:54 News Story Government & PoliticsJustice Man charged in connection with attack told investigators he targeted ‘Zionist group,’ FBI affidavit says The man suspected of attacking a group of demonstrators with incendiary devices in Boulder on Sunday, leaving multiple people hospitalized with severe injuries, faces state and federal charges for attempted murder and a hate crime, law enforcement officials announced.

  • 4 days ago | dailymontanan.com | Amy Maxmen

    The life expectancy among Native Americans in the western United States has dropped below 64 years, close to life expectancies in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Haiti. For many Asian Americans, it’s around 84 — on par with life expectancies in Japan and Switzerland. Americans’ health has long been unequal, but a new study shows that the disparity between the life expectancies of different populations has nearly doubled since 2000.

  • 5 days ago | dailymontanan.com | Stephanie Armour

    Colton George felt sick. The 9-year-old Indiana boy told his parents his stomach hurt. He kept running to the bathroom and felt too ill to finish a basketball game. Days later, he lay in a hospital bed, fighting for his life. He had eaten tainted salad, according to a lawsuit against the lettuce grower filed by his parents on April 17 in federal court for the Southern District of Indiana. The E.

  • 1 week ago | dailymontanan.com | Keila Szpaller

    16:43 News Story Government & Politics Governor argues $2.6M price tag is too costly, but sponsor said it’s not additional taxpayer money Gov. Greg Gianforte vetoed a “river census” bill, arguing the work to collect data can be done in a “more cost effective manner,” but the sponsor said a special revenue account has the money, and Montana needs clarity about river use.

  • 1 week ago | dailymontanan.com | Micah Drew

    16:17 News Story EnvironmentJusticeNational Montanans among 22 young people challenging three executive orders related to fossil fuel industry and climate change Twenty-two young plaintiffs, led by a contingent of Montanans who earned a landmark victory in the constitutional climate change lawsuit Held v. Montana, filed suit in U.S. District Court on Thursday against the federal government over a series of climate and energy policies. The plaintiffs in the lawsuit, Lighthiser v.