Kenneth Bogner

The state constitution says the right of privacy is essential to the well being of a free society. Privacy affects issues from electronic data to abortion, and has come into play in decisions by the state Supreme Court. So why did Montana end up with such strong privacy protections and why does it matter today?

Montana Republican lawmakers have elected new legislative leaders for the House of Representatives and state Senate ahead of the 2023 session.

Montana voters will see two statewide issues on the ballot this fall, including one that seeks to boost legal protections for electronic data.

State lawmakers studying facial recognition technology expressed concerns about student privacy when the tech is used in schools. The state Economic Affairs Interim Committee Monday met with a school district that has put in place facial recognition technology, and leading public school associations and agencies.

Montanans will consider a proposed amendment to the state’s Constitution in the next election that aims to enhance privacy protections.Montana lawmakers,…

Montana Attorney General Tim Fox is heating up the Republican party primary race for governor, picking a running mate from his rival’s home town. Fox has…

State Sen. and Republican gubernatorial candidate Albert Olszewski picked a running mate yesterday for his bid to win the party’s nomination in 2020.…