Marvin Weatherwax Jr

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

Montana’s legislature is considering four bison-related bills this session. The two bills that would have helped tribal nations expand bison herds were voted down, while tribal leaders say the surviving bills could harm long-standing bison management on reservations.

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 that would eliminate same day voter registration in Montana was revived Tuesday on a largely party line vote. The bill now moves to the House floor.

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.