Originally published by the Ravalli Republic on March 12, 2026. By Jessica Abell. Reposted here for accessibility. -- Montana Rep. Ryan Zinke attended a ceremonial check signing with Ravalli County officials in Hamilton on Thursday celebrating $4.5 million in federal funding secured for Bitterroot Valley infrastructure projects. According to Zinke’s office, the funds were secured in fiscal year 2026 as a part of the appropriations process. The funding includes $2.5 million to

In a statewide newspaper column, eastern Montana Senator Bob Phalen falsely accused traditional conservative Republicans of favoring driver's licenses for illegal aliens and opposing the use of E-Verify. Phalen is serving the agenda of party bosses in Helena. It would be better if he concentrated on serving the interests of his constituents instead of feeding Montanans a crock of bull. Read more in the Bitterroot Star: https://bitterrootstar.com/2026/02/phalen-is-misleading-y

"Dave has served as our REPRESENTATIVE from HD 86. Dave Bedey has served the people of Montana. Dave REPRESENTS them." Continue reading: https://bitterrootstar.com/2026/02/support-for-bedey-11/