Micah Drew @mddrew.bsky.social · 23/06/2026One of my training buddies said it perfectly -- Grandma's was a swing and a miss for the Montana contingent. Went in with a 2:22 plan, and by 15k there were no plans left. But we got a debutante through the ordeal and he's hooked! That's a win; as were the Duluth vibes 000
Micah Drew @mddrew.bsky.social · 08/05/2026Ray Curtis wants to take voters, and politicians, back to school dailymontanan.com/2026/05/08/r...dailymontanan.comRay Curtis wants to take voters, and politicians, back to school • Daily MontananRay Curtis, a retired government teacher and a longshot candidate for the Republican nomination for Congress, wants to see a return to the principles enshrined in the Constitution 010
Reposted by Micah DrewThe Daily Montanan @dailymontanan.com · 02/03/2026Montana U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke announced Monday that he will retire at the end of his current term in Congress and will not seek re-election. By @mddrew.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/2026/03/02/m... #mtnews #mtpol #montanadailymontanan.comMontana U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke to retire, will finish term • Daily MontananMontana Rep. Ryan Zinke to retire, will finish term 3246
Reposted by Micah DrewThe Daily Montanan @dailymontanan.com · 02/03/2026Within hours of Montana Republican U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke announcing he would not run for re-election, Dr. Al Olszewski and talk radio host Aaron Flint announced. Zinke endorsed Flint. By @mddrew.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/2026/03/02/m... #mtnews #mtpol #montanadailymontanan.comMontana GOP candidates jump into race for western House district • Daily MontananFlathead County GOP chair Dr. Al Olszewski and conservative radio host Aaron Flint announced their candidacy within hours 297
Reposted by Micah DrewThe Daily Montanan @dailymontanan.com · 13/02/2026Glacier National Park's iconic alpine goat population has decreased 45% since 2008, with climate variables a big contributing factor. By @mddrew.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/2026/02/12/s... #mtnews #montana #mtpoldailymontanan.comStudy documents drastic mountain goat decline in Glacier National Park • Daily MontananThe park’s iconic alpine goat population has decreased 45% since 2008, with climate variables a big contributing factor 0106
Reposted by Micah DrewThe Daily Montanan @dailymontanan.com · 11/02/2026“This is clearly the city council of Helena thumbing its nose at the Montana Legislature.” - AG Knudsen announcing investigation of Helena with Gov. Gianforte for a resolution restricting federal officers on immigration. @mddrew.bsky.social @jordyhansen.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/2026/02/11/g...dailymontanan.comGovernor, AG open investigation into potential ‘sanctuary city’ violations in Helena • Daily MontananA recent vote by the city commission restricting cooperation with federal immigration agents has raised concerns it violates a 2021 law banning sanctuary cities in Montana 053
Micah Drew @mddrew.bsky.social · 10/02/2026My big idea: Olympic Capture the Flag ft. the skimo and biathlon teams -- offense and defense. The field of play is one (1) Dolomite 000
Micah Drew @mddrew.bsky.social · 27/01/2026I was reading a poll and it didn't include the margin of error so I reached into the recesses of my mind plus Google to remember how to calculate it from my grad school stats class and did it correctly. Just putting that biomechanics masters degree to use in my political journalism career... 120
Reposted by Micah DrewSam Lloyd @llamsoyd.bsky.social · 06/12/2025I’ve now seen this play run twice in the last 19 years and it has a 100% success rate 161
Reposted by Micah DrewThe Daily Montanan @dailymontanan.com · 05/11/2025A new report shows that nonresident spending in eastern Montana more than doubled to $1.1 billion from 2018 to 2023. "When tourists think of Montana ... they don’t think of the cool things in eastern Montana." By @mddrew.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/2025/11/05/t... #mtnews #montana #mtpoldailymontanan.comTourism trends in eastern Montana show ‘resilience and opportunity’ • Daily MontananStudy shows number of visitors in Eastern Montana has crept up slightly, spending more than doubled 031
Micah Drew @mddrew.bsky.social · 18/10/2025Polebridge, Montana, and the surrounding North Fork area only has around 100 full-time residents. On Saturday, the hamlet on the edge of Glacier National Park saw more than 60 people attend a No Kings Indivisible rally at the dirt road intersection. 171102287
Micah Drew @mddrew.bsky.social · 13/10/2025My month was made when I saw How to Read This Chart back in my inbox. Everyone plz subscribe so I can keep getting this nugget of journalistic joy 0461
Micah Drew @mddrew.bsky.social · 15/08/2025Montanans for Nonpartisan Courts is the second group to propose a ballot initiative to keep judicial races in the state from adding partisan labels, a stated goal of Republican leaders, including Gov. Gianforte dailymontanan.com/2025/08/15/s...dailymontanan.comSecond committee launches ballot initiative for nonpartisan judiciary • Daily MontananMontanans for Nonpartisan Courts is the second group to propose a ballot initiative to keep judicial races in the state from adding partisan labels, a stated goal of Republican leaders, including Gov.... 010
Micah Drew @mddrew.bsky.social · 13/08/2025Tyler Newcombe steps down as MTGOP Executive Director. Ethan Holmes to take over communications role; new ED to be announced soon #mtnews #mtpol dailymontanan.com/2025/08/13/t...dailymontanan.comTyler Newcombe steps down as MTGOP Executive Director • Daily MontananTyler Newcombe steps down as MTGOP Executive Director; replacement to be announced in coming weeks 010
Micah Drew @mddrew.bsky.social · 06/08/2025Federal court overturns decision denying Endangered Species protections to wolves. Ruling will require FWS to reconsider whether gray wolves in the West need federal protections. #mtnews dailymontanan.com/2025/08/05/f...dailymontanan.comFederal court overturns decision denying Endangered Species protections to wolves • Daily MontananJudge found that U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service erred in finding against relisting wolves in the Rocky Mountains under the Endangered Species Act, 010
Micah Drew @mddrew.bsky.social · 10/07/2025Yellowstone, Glacier national parks on track for record years. Higher numbers of tourists coincide with low staffing levels across the National Park Service dailymontanan.com/2025/07/10/y...dailymontanan.comYellowstone, Glacier national parks on track for record years • Daily MontananHigher numbers of tourists at national parks coincide with low staffing levels across the National Park Service 013
Micah Drew @mddrew.bsky.social · 26/06/2025Tribal nations seek to join lawsuit against restricted voter registration dailymontanan.com/2025/06/25/t...dailymontanan.comTribal nations seek to join lawsuit against restricted voter registration • Daily MontananFour Montana tribal nations and a tribal advocacy group filed as intervenors in a lawsuit against SB 490, which restricts Election Day voter registration 010
Micah Drew @mddrew.bsky.social · 07/06/2025Flathead Lake unlikely to reach full pool as snowpack, streamflow forecasts drastically decrease dailymontanan.com/2025/06/06/f...dailymontanan.comFlathead Lake unlikely to reach full pool as snowpack, streamflow forecasts drastically decrease • Daily MontananFlathead Lake unlikely to reach full pool as snowpack, streamflow forecasts drastically decrease 010
Reposted by Micah DrewThe Daily Montanan @dailymontanan.com · 30/05/2025“I was watching a movie when I got the email and it was very cold and kind of heartless.” In Montana, 80 Americorps service workers lose jobs last month. Program had an average $34 of return for every $1 invested, per study. By @mddrew.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/2025/05/29/f... #mtpol #mtnewsdailymontanan.comFederal cuts to AmeriCorps, service programs, ‘devastating’ to local communities • Daily Montanan80 Montana AmeriCorps members lost their jobs last month leaving nonprofits, agencies short staffed 915175
Reposted by Micah DrewThe Daily Montanan @dailymontanan.com · 02/06/2025“My health, my future, and my right to speak the truth are all on the line. He’s waging war on us with fossil fuels as his weapon, and we’re fighting back with the Constitution.” - Plaintiff in climate case against Trump. By @mddrew.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/2025/05/30/h... #mtpol #mtnewsdailymontanan.comHeld lawsuit plaintiffs file climate change lawsuit against Trump, federal agencies • Daily MontananMontanans among 22 young people challenging three executive orders related to fossil fuel industry and climate change 0127
Micah Drew @mddrew.bsky.social · 29/05/2025Federal cuts to AmeriCorps, service programs, ‘devastating’ to local communities dailymontanan.com/2025/05/29/f...dailymontanan.comFederal cuts to AmeriCorps, service programs, ‘devastating’ to local communities • Daily Montanan80 Montana AmeriCorps members lost their jobs last month leaving nonprofits, agencies short staffed 000
Reposted by Micah DrewThe Daily Montanan @dailymontanan.com · 23/05/2025“I do not support the widespread sale or transfer of public lands. Once the land is sold, we will never get it back. God isn’t creating more land." - U.S. Rep. Zinke, fighting against sale of public lands. By @mddrew.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/2025/05/22/z... #mtnews #mtpoldailymontanan.comZinke leads push to strip public lands sale from federal budget bill • Daily MontananProvision would have turned over more than 450,000 acres of public land in Utah, Nevada 062
Micah Drew @mddrew.bsky.social · 21/05/2025Montana health officials confirm Flathead County measles case dailymontanan.com/2025/05/21/m...dailymontanan.comMontana health officials confirm Flathead County measles case • Daily MontananMontana health officials confirm Flathead County measles case, bringing statewide total to 9 001
Micah Drew @mddrew.bsky.social · 21/05/2025U.S. Census: Gallatin, Flathead County add most residents in Montana. Since 2020, Kalispell has grown nearly 25% — one of the fastest growing cities in the nation dailymontanan.com/2025/05/20/u...dailymontanan.comU.S. Census: Gallatin, Flathead County add most residents in Montana • Daily MontananSince 2020, Kalispell has grown nearly 25% — one of the fastest growing cities in the nation — according to new U.S. Census data 000
Micah Drew @mddrew.bsky.social · 13/05/2025Zinke forms bipartisan Public Lands Caucus. Downing joins as one of 14 inaugural members of new congressional coalition #mtpol #mtnews dailymontanan.com/2025/05/12/z...dailymontanan.comZinke forms bipartisan Public Lands Caucus • Daily MontananDowning joins as one of 14 inaugural members of new Public Lands Caucus; federal transfer of public lands remains hot topic in D.C. 110
Micah Drew @mddrew.bsky.social · 06/05/2025Judge Amy Eddy announces bid for Supreme Court seat. Two Flathead County District Court judges will vie for Justice Beth Baker’s seat on the state’s highest court. #mtpol #mtnews dailymontanan.com/2025/05/06/j...dailymontanan.comJudge Amy Eddy announces bid for Supreme Court seat • Daily MontananAmy Eddy and Dan Wilson, two Flathead County District Court judges, will vie for Justice Beth Baker's seat on the state's highest court 031
Reposted by Micah DrewThe Daily Montanan @dailymontanan.com · 01/05/2025“There are days in this building that you’re going to want to cry. And there’s days in this building that you’ll be moved to laughter.” - Sen. Esp. @mddrew.bsky.social @jordyhansen.bsky.social @keilaszpaller.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/2025/04/30/m... #montana #mtleg #mtpoldailymontanan.comMontana Legislature gavels out 69th session • Daily MontananLawmakers debated a record number of bills and passed major initiatives including medicaid expansion, income and property tax reform, and investments in teacher pay 143
Reposted by Micah DrewThe Daily Montanan @dailymontanan.com · 26/04/2025“It is with a heavy heart that I must withdraw from consideration as chancellor of Montana Technological University for circumstances beyond my control during these unprecedented times.” Incoming chancellor withdraws. By @keilaszpaller.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/2025/04/25/u... #mtnews #mtpoldailymontanan.comUniversity officials announce withdrawal of new Montana Tech chancellor • Daily MontananLess than two weeks after the Montana University System announced the appointment of a new chancellor at Montana Tech, MUS and University of Montana officials announced her withdrawal. 071
Reposted by Micah DrewBolts @boltsmag.org · 21/04/2025In Bozeman, Montana, local activists used a rare charter review to push for more equitable representation in local government and a path to addressing the city’s housing crisis. Bolts sat down with them to learn more. boltsmag.org/montana...boltsmag.orgTo Tackle Housing Crisis, These Organizers Want to First Change How City Hall WorksAdvocates in Bozeman, Montana, are using a once-in-a-decade chance to reshape their local government structure to create more equitable representation and, eventually, more affordable housing policy. 310026
Micah Drew @mddrew.bsky.social · 08/04/2025Attempts to make judiciary partisan hit another roadblock. The fifth bill brought this session to make judicial elections partisan failed to pass the House on Monday dailymontanan.com/2025/04/07/a...dailymontanan.comAttempts to make judiciary partisan hit another roadblock • Daily MontananThe fifth bill brought this session to make judicial elections partisan failed to pass the House on Monday 000
Micah Drew @mddrew.bsky.social · 06/04/2025Montana Republican Party censures nine GOP senators; no longer considers them Republicans dailymontanan.com/2025/04/04/m...dailymontanan.comMontana Republican Party censures nine GOP senators; no longer considers them Republicans • Daily MontananThe senators' formal party affiliation was rescinded for working with Democrats and 'undermining Republican priorities and leadership' 350
Reposted by Micah DrewJordan Hansen @jordyhansen.bsky.social · 05/04/2025Packed rally at the capitol today #mtleg - in protest of things in general I think. 2163
Micah Drew @mddrew.bsky.social · 28/03/2025Governor Gianforte signs ‘bathroom bill,’ transgender athlete ban. The ACLU of Montana has filed a lawsuit against HB 121 #mtpol #mtnews dailymontanan.com/2025/03/27/g...dailymontanan.comGovernor Gianforte signs ‘bathroom bill,’ transgender athlete ban • Daily MontananMontana Gov. Greg Gianforte signs two bills that would prohibit transgender athletes in women's sports, and restructure public bathrooms. 072
Reposted by Micah DrewThe Daily Montanan @dailymontanan.com · 21/03/2025“This bill, if passed, claims to target the fraud agriculture, but instead captures...Montanans whose dream was to own some property, raise their livestock, or plant their gardens, orchards and actually be able to afford living and owning the land.” Ag exemption bill fails. @jordyhansen.bsky.social:dailymontanan.comAgricultural exemption, review bill fails on House floorHouse Bill 27 would have introduced application, review process for agricultural land exemption classification 062
Reposted by Micah DrewThe Daily Montanan @dailymontanan.com · 21/03/2025Legislators vote to give themselves raises. “It’s getting more difficult to find people that are willing to serve that aren’t retired like I am, or that have some other jobs that they can do from both places.” By @mddrew.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/2025/03/20/s... #mtpol #mtleg #montanadailymontanan.comSenate passes employee pay plan with legislator raises intact • Daily MontananAn amendment on the floor to strip out pay increases for lawmakers overwhelmingly failed, final decision lies with governor’s pen 192
Micah Drew @mddrew.bsky.social · 15/03/2025Nelson picked by Ravalli County Commission to take over former Rep. Marshall’s seat dailymontanan.com/2025/03/14/n...dailymontanan.comRavalli County Commission picks Nelson to take over for MarshallTerry Nelson has been picked to take over former Rep. Ron Marshall’s seat in the Montana Legislature in House District 87. 000
Micah Drew @mddrew.bsky.social · 15/03/2025Nelson picked by Ravalli County Commission to take over former Rep. Marshall’s seat dailymontanan.com/2025/03/14/n...dailymontanan.comRavalli County Commission picks Nelson to take over for MarshallTerry Nelson has been picked to take over former Rep. Ron Marshall’s seat in the Montana Legislature in House District 87. 000
Micah Drew @mddrew.bsky.social · 14/03/2025Glacier Park superintendent to oversee Grant-Kohrs Ranch. Dave Roemer will add the National Historic Site to his workload, as will Glacier administrative officer #mtnews dailymontanan.com/2025/03/13/g...dailymontanan.comGlacier Park superintendent to oversee Grant-Kohrs Ranch • Daily MontananDave Roemer will take add the National Historic Site to his workload, as will Glacier administrative officer 020
Micah Drew @mddrew.bsky.social · 07/03/2025Senator lobs ‘waste, fraud and abuse’ allegations at Senate President Regier — who rejects claims. Less than two hours before adjourning for the week-long transmittal break, the Senate voted to ask the Legislative Audit Division to investigate allegations dailymontanan.com/2025/03/06/s...dailymontanan.comSenator lobs 'waste, fraud and abuse' allegations at Senate President Regier — who rejects claims • Daily MontananLess than two hours before the Senate adjourned for the week-long transmittal break, the Senate voted to ask the Legislative Audit Division to investigate allegations 031
Micah Drew @mddrew.bsky.social · 04/03/2025Ravalli County Rep. Ron Marshall resigns, cites influence of lobbyists in Legislature dailymontanan.com/2025/03/03/r...dailymontanan.comRavalli County Rep. Ron Marshall resigns, cites influence of lobbyists in Legislature • Daily MontananMarshall said a bill limiting vape products was the final straw; said GOP leadership, Attorney General, bought and paid for by lobbyists 110
Reposted by Micah DrewThe Daily Montanan @dailymontanan.com · 01/03/2025“We have to, as a society, decide — are people more important? Or trails, parks and wildlife?” In other words, “What’s the choice? Is it children, or gophers?” Bill would redirect revenue from marijuana to drug prevention. @mddrew.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/2025/02/28/m... #mtnews #mtpol #mtlegdailymontanan.comMarijuana revenue bill asks lawmakers to choose drug prevention or conservation and recreation • Daily MontananBill would remove marijuana tax revenue from conservation programs and exclusively use it for marijuana prevention and enforcement operations 142
Reposted by Micah DrewThe Daily Montanan @dailymontanan.com · 26/02/2025Some moderate Rs who have voted with Dems in the Montana Senate refute the idea they are bucking their party and GOP leadership. “We’re the party. … Those people are not Republicans. They’re John Birchers.” @keilaszpaller.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/2025/02/21/n... #montana #mtleg #mtpoldailymontanan.com‘What’s the deal?’ No deal, just collaboration, say 'The Nine' • Daily Montanan‘What’s the deal?’ No deal but just collaboration in Montana Senate as Republicans and Democrats seem to have struck a coalition to get things done. 2167
Reposted by Micah DrewThe Daily Montanan @dailymontanan.com · 26/02/2025“I think I got yelled at last session,” Sen. Morigeau told his colleagues in the Senate on Tuesday about presenting Indigenous Peoples' Day once again. “So I’m happy this dynamic has finally changed.” By @mddrew.bsky.social: dailymontanan.com/2025/02/26/m... #mtnews #mtpol #mtlegdailymontanan.comMontana Senators back Indigenous Peoples’ Day legislation • Daily MontananSen. Shane Morigeau succeeded in getting bill passed through the Senate after prior attempts in past sessions failed 0204
Micah Drew @mddrew.bsky.social · 26/02/2025Senate considers bills to reshape Supreme Court administration in Montana. One bill to make Clerk of Supreme Court appointed position failed, other to make the court administrator appointed by just the chief justice advanced #mtleg #mtnews dailymontanan.com/2025/02/25/s...dailymontanan.comSenate considers bills to reshape Supreme Court administration in Montana • Daily MontananOne bill would make Clerk of Supreme Court appointed position, other would make the court administrator appointed by just the chief justice 012
Reposted by Micah DrewIdaho Capital Sun @idahocapitalsun.com · 25/02/2025The Idaho House of Representatives on Tuesday threw bipartisan, unanimous support behind a bill that would create a media shield law protecting sources who provide confidential information or documents to journalists. #idleg #idpolidahocapitalsun.comIdaho House unanimously passes media shield law bill protecting journalists’ sources • Idaho Capital SunSupporters said the bill would help combat frivolous lawsuits and provide protections similar to existing whistleblower laws. 718018
Micah Drew @mddrew.bsky.social · 21/02/2025A ‘working majority’ coalition of Democrats and nine Republicans effectively run the Montana Senate, but the group says it’s out of fairness, shared interests and giving the governor’s agenda proper consideration dailymontanan.com/2025/02/21/n...dailymontanan.com‘What’s the deal?’ No deal, just collaboration, say 'The Nine' • Daily Montanan‘What’s the deal?’ No deal but just collaboration in Montana Senate as Republicans and Democrats seem to have struck a coalition to get things done. 020
Micah Drew @mddrew.bsky.social · 21/02/2025Senate resumes ethics investigation into Sen. Ellsworth, former Senate president dailymontanan.com/2025/02/20/s...dailymontanan.comSenate resumes ethics investigation into Sen. Ellsworth, former Senate president • Daily MontananSenate resumes ethics investigation into Sen. Ellsworth who is former Senate president 011
Micah Drew @mddrew.bsky.social · 15/02/2025Legislative Audit, Senate president, refer investigation into Sen. Ellsworth to DOJ dailymontanan.com/2025/02/15/l...dailymontanan.comLegislative Audit, Senate president, refer investigation into Sen. Ellsworth to DOJ • Daily MontananLegislative Audit refers investigation into Montana Sen. Ellsworth to Department of Justice 020
Micah Drew @mddrew.bsky.social · 11/02/2025Ellsworth pushed business associate Eggleston for second role with state government. Ellsworth said his associate could help if Clerk of the Montana Supreme Court needed more support dailymontanan.com/2025/02/11/e...dailymontanan.comEllsworth pushed business associate Eggleston for second role with state government • Daily MontananEllsworth pushed business associate Eggleston for second role with state government 000
Micah Drew @mddrew.bsky.social · 10/02/2025Senators say Ellsworth promised to bring ‘chaos’ if denied presidency. Ellsworth denied allegations he had promised to disrupt Senate #mtleg #mtpol dailymontanan.com/2025/02/10/s...dailymontanan.comSenators say Ellsworth promised to bring 'chaos' if denied presidency • Daily MontananSenators say Ellsworth promised to bring 'chaos' if denied presidency, Ellsworth denied allegations he had promised to disrupt Senate 051