Legislators mingle in the South Dakota House of Representatives ahead of the governor's budget address on Dec. 6, 2022, at the Capitol in Pierre. (Photo by Makenzie Huber/South Dakota Searchlight) As if South Dakota's two-party system wasn't weak enough, ... See more
The Montana Supreme Court approved discipline against a Missoula lawyer who worked for the Office of Public Defender and tried to take possession of a house without permission of its owner. The order suspends Scotti Ramberg from the practice of law for fi... See more
The Montana Public Service Commission is scheduled to take up the $15.4 billion merger proposal by NorthWestern Energy and Black Hills Corp. on Tuesday. PSC legal and regulatory staff recommend approval of the merger. NorthWestern Energy, the largest publ... See more
As the 2026 election cycle nears its close, campaign spending continues to heat up in Montana's competitive races. Campaign finance filings through Oct. 14 show Democrat Sam Forstag with a lead in both total fundraising and cash on hand over Republican Aa... See more
Electricity pylons (Photo by Getty Images). The Montana Public Service Commission is scheduled to take up the $15.4 billion merger proposal by NorthWestern Energy and Black Hills Corp. on Tuesday. PSC legal and regulatory staff recommend approval of the m... See more
