Sue Vinton

Republicans have two main options if they move to ban abortion in Montana – they can enact a law that will most likely be challenged in the courts, or they can push for a constitutional referendum to change the state’s bill of rights, which would then have to go before voters.

The leak of a draft U.S. Supreme Court opinion which calls for overturning federal protections for abortion drew swift reaction. Here's how such a decision could play out in Montana and what elected leaders are saying about it.

Montana’s high court has affirmed state lawmakers' ability to hold closed-door meetings when a quorum is not present.

Montana lawmakers are challenging a state Supreme Court order from July restricting their power to subpoena. Lawmakers are asking the Montana Supreme Court to withdraw its ruling that legislators overstepped their power when issuing subpoenas.

Montana lawmakers continue their investigation into allegations of bias among members of the judicial branch. After a series of rapid developments,…

In separate actions, Montana’s public higher education officials and the state’s largest union for public employees are suing the state over laws that…

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

A new law in Montana prohibits local governments from requiring builders to include housing units for low- and moderate-income families in new projects.…

HELENA — Gov. Greg Gianforte and the Legislature are locked in a legal battle over a new law giving the governor sweeping powers to appoint judges.…

After a short break last week, Montana's lawmakers are back at the state Capitol. The 67th Legislative Session is now more than halfway to its 90-day…