HELENA — A controversial bill was discussed Tuesday, January 28, at the Montana Legislative Committee in the Capitol building. Montana House Bill 216, introduced by Rep. Tracy Sharp, R-Polson, seeks ...

Opponents, who outnumbered proponents by a 2-to-1 margin, said the bill violates treaty rights, infringes on tribal sovereignty and could undermine state-tribal relationships, including potentially co ...

Proponents outnumbered on bill aiming to allow private landowners to hunt big game on Northwest Montana reservation ...