Marta Bertoglio

A lawsuit filed Wednesday argues Gov. Greg Gianforte unconstitutionally appointed a sitting legislator to lead an executive agency. It’s the fourth time the governor has tapped a state lawmaker for a political appointment.

Briefs: The lower Big Hole River is under a full fishing closure due to drought and heat; Jefferson County Commissioners have appointed a new legislator to an open seat. Montana State University says it will continue providing Native American cultural programs thanks to a renewed $2.4 million grant.

A bill moving through the Montana Legislature that would restrict health care options for transgender youth was narrowly rejected by the House after a…