Austin Knudsen

Indigenous lawmakers are defending the use of critical race theory in Montana public schools. State officials recently criticized the concept, which says systematic racism is woven into American life and law.

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen issued an opinion May 27 claiming public schools are prohibited by state and federal law from teaching certain…

The majority owners of the Colstrip coal-fired power plant are suing Montana’s attorney general over new laws they say unconstitutionally affect private business.

Montana Superintendent of Public Instruction Elsie Arntzen is pushing back against the federal education department for proposing a program that would…

The Montana Supreme Court has denied an order asking all seven justices to recuse themselves from hearing a case regarding the state court administrator.…

Republicans and Democrats on a special legislative committee are at odds over dueling reports summarizing an ongoing investigation into Montana’s judicial branch.

Gov. Greg Gianforte signed several bills into law this week, including policies to end same-day voting registration and change voter ID requirements;…

As of mid-day Friday, 1,297 bills have been introduced and at least 197 have been signed into law. This week we’re watching a mounting dispute over…

COVID leads to the cancellation of floor sessions at the Legislature as the Republican leaders are in a subpoena standoff with the state Supreme Court.…

Montana Republican legislative leaders have subpoenaed the Montana Supreme Court’s seven justices and court administrator, looking for evidence of alleged…