Jason Ellsworth

Montana's had a 4% sales tax on hotel rooms and rental cars since the late '80s but the way people rent rooms and cars has changed a lot since then. A...

Montana's two senators are expected to split their votes on impeachment. The governor has lifted the state's mandatory mask mandate, and Attorney...

Some Helena businesses are raising concerns about state legislators flouting public health guidance amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The Lewis and Clark...

The Montana Senate gave an initial endorsement this week to a bill meant to encourage the spread of high-speed internet across the state . The...

Gov. Greg Gianforte wants to increase the power of Montana's executive branch. Meanwhile, U.S. Congressman Matt Rosendale loses a battle with the...

A bill heard at the Montana Legislature Tuesday reignited a long-running debate over the role of money in hunting access in Montana.

The way Montanans can participate in their state legislature has changed amid the coronavirus pandemic. People have more virtual access, and in-person...

A panel of Montana state legislative leaders adopted new guidelines Friday for holding the session during the coronavirus pandemic. The move came one day after a state lawmaker announced he tested positive for COVID-19.

Montana’s 67th Legislature convened Monday in the Capitol building in Helena where lawmakers remain split on how best to meet amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Lawmakers are about convene for session in Montana and neighboring states. The influx of legislators, lobbyists and public commenters could add pressure to county health departments already struggling to keep up with local coronavirus infections. YPR News’ Kevin Trevellyan has been tracking how states are balancing lawmaking with public health. He shares his reporting with Nicky Ouellet.