Montanans could see their power bills spike this year, but by how much is still up for debate. Utility regulators Tuesday heard public comment on NorthWestern Energy's latest request to hike electricity rates. The hearings are scheduled to run through June 20.

Communities across Montana are learning about policy that passed during the 2025 Legislative Session and how it affects them.

The state's largest utility company is now charging customers 17 percent more for electricity. It made that price bump without the approval of state regulators. Montana Free Press' Amanda Eggert sat down with MTPR's Ellis Juhlin to talk about her reporting on the change.

President Donald Trump is asking Congress to claw back roughly $9.4 billion from foreign aid programs and public news broadcasters. Montana’s federal representatives are voicing their support.

This year, 12 Native American legislators from across the state made up the Montana American Indian Caucus. The group was largely successful in passing policy with major impacts for tribal communities. "This session particularly felt that we were a force as the Montana American Indian Caucus," Rep. Tyson Running Wolf said.

Sixteen young Montanan’s made headlines when they sued the state – and won – for failing to act on climate change. Republican state lawmakers lambasted the decision. They fast tracked a suite of bills during the 2025 legislative session to limit the ruling's impacts.

Gov. Greg Gianforte this month vetoed two bills that would’ve protected or expanded the public’s right to access government records – including his own.

Montana’s congressional delegates in the U.S. House voted in favor of a massive spending and tax package proposed by President Donald Trump.

New laws signed by Gov. Greg Gianforte set aside tens of millions in marijuana revenue for conservation and wildlife habitat improvements, including the construction of wildlife crossings over busy roads.

A long-standing argument over funding for law enforcement on the Flathead Reservation is over, for now. Gov. Greg Gianforte has signed off on funding to help Lake County and tribal officials transition to a long-term plan.