MT: Civic Engagement & Voting
Indigenous conference to address cultural identity
Billings-based Western Native Voice is holding its annual membership conference in Great Falls starting tomorrow, and members are discussing …
Montana political candidates receive among highest foreign donations
New research from a campaign finance-tracking group shows foreign corporations are investing heavily in statewide elections. Montana is one of a …
MT Indigenous group creates app to increase voter turnout
A Native American advocacy group is making a big push to get out the Indigenous vote in this year's elections. It is hiring field organizers across …
Montana Conservation Voters invests in democratic participation
Montana Conservation Voters Education Fund is upping its education efforts, adding field offices around the state and putting boots on the ground…
Counties sue over vetoed outdoor funding bill
A District Court judge has heard oral arguments in a lawsuit over a vetoed Montana funding bill. The measure would have changed the way the state's …
Poll highlights MT 'battleground' voters
A new poll shows Montana's rural voters are concerned with rising transportation and energy costs, higher health-care expenses, and a lack of good-…
MT advocates party like it's Election Day
Indigenous voting activists are throwing parties around Montana this weekend to encourage citizens to vote, but especially to encourage Native …
MT advocates promote conservation through photo competition
This is the last weekend to get involved in a photo competition designed to encourage Montanans to explore the wilderness with their pets. There …
Indigenous Effort Aims to Get Out the Vote
Today is National Voter Registration Day, and in Montana, Indigenous advocates are working to register people and get out the vote. As part of its …
MT Conservation Advocates Rally Support for Veto Lawsuit
In its just-released 2023 legislative scorecard, the group Montana Conservation Voters is critical of Gov. Greg Gianforte's veto of a popular …
Western Native Voice Launches Road Tour to Educate Constituents
Indigenous advocates kick off educational listening sessions in rural Montana this month to educate Native Americans about actions the state legislatu…
University Students Add to MT Statehouse Reporting
Student reporters are stepping up to fill gaps in news coverage as the number of full-time statehouse reporters continues to decline. State …