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The cost of groceries declined in April as inflation continues to cool

Senator Steve Daines (R-MT) speaks to media during the weekly Senate Republican Leadership press conference, at the U.S. Capitol, in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, March 6, 2024. (Graeme Sloan/Sipa USA)(Sipa via AP Images)

Credit card companies allowed to continue charging junk fees by Daines-backed judge

Ryan Zinke

Pharma-funded Zinke wants to repeal law allowing Medicare to negotiate lower drug prices

Senator Steve Daines (R-MT) speaks to media during the weekly Senate Republican Leadership press conference, at the U.S. Capitol, in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, March 6, 2024. (Graeme Sloan/Sipa USA)(Sipa via AP Images)

Montana Democrats slam the ‘three rich guys from Bozeman’

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen arrives to testify during the House Homeland Security Committee hearing on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call via AP Images)

Montana’s Republican officials out of step with public on abortion and other issues

Greg Gianforte at a campaign stop in Helena, Mont. on July 17, 2020. (Thom Bridge/Independent Record via AP)

While property taxes increased for most Montanans, Gov. Gianforte’s tax bill decreased

Montana’s pristine mountain towns face rapid growth and a labor shortage

Sen. Tester takes aim at Montana’s housing shortage

Biden administration bans excessive credit card fees

IRS building sign

IRS to take action against thousands of millionaires who haven’t filed taxes

Thousands receive extra student debt relief as Biden program grows

IRS building sign

IRS crackdown on wealthy tax cheats is working better than expected