Montana
Montana is a state located in the western region of the United States. It is known for the Rocky Mountains, Yellowstone National Park, and Glacier National Park. The capital city is Helena, and the largest city is Billings.
Parks service makes fresh warning after Yellowstone incident with elk calf
Yellowstone National Park visitors recently took an elk calf out of its natural habitat and into a car.
Trans lawmaker issues ominous warning about anti-LGBTQ+ bills
People who support anti-LGBTQ+ bills "want to see us removed from public life," Montana state Representative Zooey Zephyr said.
Montana Is Writing the Playbook on How To Deal With China
Montana just took an important step to protect its citizens from authoritarian regimes.
Banning TikTok Won't Protect Kids. It's the Opening to Internet Censorship
If the pandemic taught me anything, it was that our government is filled with inept actors who will rationalize even harmful things in the name of "security."
Of Course We Should Ban TikTok. It's Dangerous for our Kids
One way or another, Washington—and not state governments like that of Montana—must act to shut down TikTok as soon as possible.
TikTok sues Montana, alleging First Amendment violation
"Montana has no authority to enact laws advancing what it believes should be the United States' foreign policy," TikTok told Newsweek.
What Montana banning TikTok means for U.S. cybersecurity
While experts see the ban as effectively unenforceable, it could produce a "domino effect" that leads to an outright, nationwide ban.
Wildfire smoke damages air quality in states over a thousand miles away
Air quality in Montana and other northern states was classified as "fair to poor" on Wednesday, and conditions are expected to last through the weekend.
Zooey Zephyr fires back as judge rejects her return to Montana House floor
Zephyr filed a lawsuit on Monday challenging the state House decision to bar her from the chamber's floor for the remaining of the legislative session.
Zooey Zephyr sues Montana GOP after being banned from House floor
The Republican-led Montana legislature barred Rep. Zephyr from the House floor over her remarks against a bill that would ban gender-affirming care for minors.
Thousands of Christians condemn GOP's "fascist" silencing of trans lawmaker
Zooey Zephyr, Montana's first transgender lawmaker, was banned from the House floor for speaking out against a bill that bans gender-affirming care for minors.
Zooey Zephyr touts reelection bid as Montana bans med care for trans youth
Zephyr was prohibited from speaking on the House floor this week after Republican state lawmakers said she broke decorum while arguing against the ban.
Death on Demand: Where the Assisted Suicide Lobby Is Heading
For nearly 30 years, the United States has been grappling with states' decriminalization of physician-assisted suicide.
Zooey Zephyr sends parting message to Montana Republicans after censure
The transgender Democrat, banned from the House floor for the remainder of session, slammed state Republicans.
Republican governor blames Democrats for stopping child tax credits
Child poverty increased dramatically after child tax credits approved by Congress during the COVID pandemic fizzled out.
Transgender lawmaker Zooey Zephyr awaits her fate of censure or expulsion
The Montana representative says she is likely to either be censured or ousted after provoking the ire of state Republicans.
Montana protesters supporting transgender lawmaker arrested
Seven protesters were arrested at the Montana Capitol while rallying for Representative Zooey Zephyr, who has not been allowed to speak on the House floor.
Trans lawmaker rips "unprecedented" Republican effort to silence her
Montana state Representative Zooey Zephyr was told she would not be allowed to speak about bills on the House floor until she apologizes for past comments.
TikTok fires back at Montana lawmakers after vote to ban app
TikTok said this "egregious government overreach" threatened Montana users and creators' "First Amendment rights."
Read teacher's note explaining why teen got detention: "Burst out laughing"
The 15-year-old was told by his dad that "it was pretty funny but not to do it again."
Montana train derailment sparks conspiracy theories
Despite authorities already confirming the contents of the derailed train cars, conspiracy theories have persisted online.
Photos: Over two dozen train cars derail with many falling into river
The incident involved a train with 25 cars, many of which appear to have been carrying beer.
Drought map shows worst areas in U.S.
California has mostly recovered from its drought but several other states are plagued with similar conditions.
Republicans want to ban people vaccinated for COVID from donating blood
If enacted, the legislation would "decimate" Montana's blood supply, opponents warned, likely leading to "unnecessary and unconscionable" death.
Meteor fireball explodes over 7 U.S. states: "Green pulsing ball of light"
A spectacularly bright meteor soaring across the night sky on Sunday night was caught on cameras across the northern U.S. and Canada.
Abortion is a religious belief, legislator argues
A Montana state representative is hoping to allow a religious exemption to abortion bans in his state.
'1923' episode 6 recap: Spencer and Alex find a miracle at sea
The latest episode of "Yellowstone" prequel, "One Ocean Closer to Destiny," ends with another piece of rare good news for the Dutton family.
Montana Sen. Daines demands answers from Pentagon over closed air space
Part of Montana skies got closed down Saturday by the FAA, shortly after the U.S. shot down another unidentifiable object.
China rejects Pentagon phone call after spy balloon shoot-down
The Pentagon requested a high-level telephone call after the Chinese surveillance balloon was eventually shot down on Saturday.
Steve Daines' Twitter suspension over hunting photo enrages Republicans
"I know this isn't the kind of Twitter you want," GOP Senator Mike Lee of Utah wrote, tagging Twitter owner Elon Musk.
