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Saturday, August 15, 2026

Government

Knudsen Reverses 14-Year-Old Term Limit Opinion, Triggering Court Fight Over November Ballot

Attorney General Austin Knudsen this week rescinded a 2012 legal opinion that has governed how Montana enforces its legislative term limits, replacing it with a new interpretation that would allow two veteran Republican lawmakers to run for the 2027 Legislature — and setting up a court confrontation with a ballot-certification deadline bearing down fast.

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Real Estate

Helena Man Faces Foreclosure on Two Properties as Third Transfers to Lender

Jason J. Henderson is losing his grip on at least three Lewis and Clark County properties this summer, with two foreclosure notices recorded August 10...