Jim Hamilton

Montana policymakers are working to tackle the state’s affordable housing crisis. Researchers say they have a way to measure their progress.

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana lawmakers advanced Thursday a strict dress code proposed by Republicans that would apply to House legislators, legislative…

Montana’s ongoing budget crisis has hit Gallatin County, where state Democrats say schools, mental health and disabilities services could all be affected.

At a town hall meeting in Bozeman Tuesday, state Democrats said the GOP tax plan could worsen Montana’s budget woes.

An attempt to revive a substantial increase in the tobacco tax failed in the Montana House of Representatives.Representative Kerry White said this tax…