Jonathan Windy Boy

Native lawmakers in Montana say this year’s legislative session brought laws created without tribal government input.

The U.S. Senate will consider Rep. Deb Haaland as the next U.S. Secretary of the Interior Tuesday morning. Montana’s Sen. Steve Daines and Rep. Matt Rosendale oppose the New Mexican Congresswoman’s confirmation. But many Native American leaders and representatives are eager for Haaland’s confirmation.

Talk about race or racism isn’t allowed as Montana lawmakers debate a bill that would ban so-called "sanctuary cities." That ruling came for a second...

Following the election, ten Native Americans have won their races and will be serving in Montana’s legislature. While this is fewer Indigenous representatives than last session, the number of Indigenous lawmakers remains proportional to the state's racial makeup.

The state’s main budget bill is one vote away from going to the governor’s desk. Majorities in both the House and Senate have now agreed on it and some...