The Montana Statesman is an independent digital publication covering Montana: local news, business, state government, energy and the environment, and the people and communities across the state.
What we do. We explain how public decisions in Helena, county courthouses and federal agencies reach Montana households. We report from public records, official data and named, verifiable sources, and we link to those sources so readers can check them.
What we cover. Our local news coverage follows county government, public meetings and the projects that shape Montana towns. We explain the state’s economy in Business, and how Montana is governed in Politics & State Government, from the Legislature to the Public Service Commission. Energy & Environment covers coal, wind, pipelines, public lands and wildlife. Community covers fairs, libraries and outdoor traditions. People & Profiles tells the stories of Montanans who shaped the state, and News explains statewide issues such as wildfire and drought. For today’s stories, start with the latest from The Montana Statesman.
How we work. Our standards for sourcing, attribution, corrections and the use of technology are in our Editorial Policy. Some contributors write under pen names, as explained there. You can read about each of them on our Authors page.
Independence. The Montana Statesman is an independent publication. It is not affiliated with any prior website, publisher or organization that previously used this web address, and it does not speak for any campaign, party or advocacy group.
Contact. Story tips, questions and corrections: see our Contact page.
The Montana Statesman is operated by Donald Williams.