Jane Gillette

A 1995 state Supreme Court decision found that the state must cover abortions for Medicaid patients when “medically necessary.” Republican Rep. Jane Gillette from Bozeman is bringing a bill to require those patients and doctors to submit extensive paperwork to show an abortion is medically necessary in order to get prior authorization.

Montana is one of the latest states to suggest many nonprofit hospitals aren't giving back enough in charitable contributions to the community to justify their tax-exempt status.

The group of 10 lawmakers are asking for a joint committee to investigate the state’s election security, saying there’s “widespread belief” among Montanans that irregularities have sown doubt in its election integrity.

Montana Republicans are adding another bill to the slew they’re bringing this legislative session to restrict access to abortion in the state.House Bill…