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MDP Slams Gianforte's Department of Health and Human Services for Attacking Montanans' Access to Medicaid

July 18, 2025
Gianforte’s Department of Health and Human Services hopes to rush federal changes to the Medicaid Expansion program, forcing Montanans to pay higher costs and jump through additional hoops to… Read More

New Report: Montana Slides to 48th in the Country for Top States for Business Under Gianforte's Watch

July 11, 2025
Helena, MT - CNBC is reporting this week that Montana ranks near the bottom in its annual report of top states to do business, evaluating categories ranging from the economy, infrastructure,… Read More

ICYMI: Big Beautiful Bill Will Have Devastating Impacts on Indigenous Communities in Montana

July 9, 2025
Helena, MT – Lee Newspapers is reporting today that indigenous communities in Montana will be negatively affected by the Trump-inspired, billionaire-first Big Beautiful Bill Act, thanks to the… Read More

Column: The Billionaire's Dream Bill

July 8, 2025
Helena, MT - A new column by the Montana Democratic Party’s Interim Executive Director, Justin Ailport, outlines how Senator Daines and Senator Sheehy (as well as Congressman Zinke and… Read More

MDP Statement on the Passage of Trump's Devastating Budget Bill

July 3, 2025
Helena, MT - In response to the passage of Trump and the GOP’s disastrous budget bill, Montana Democratic Party Interim Executive Director Justin Ailport released the following… Read More

Daines and Sheehy Vote to Rip Away Health Care and Food Assistance From Montanans

July 1, 2025
Ailport: “Daines and Sheehy have proven once again they don’t give a damn about Montanans, but Democrats in Montana will not stop fighting and are mobilizing to hold Republicans… Read More

Daines and Sheehy Vote with Senate Republicans AGAINST Amendment to Save Rural Hospitals

June 30, 2025
Helena, MT - Senator Steve Daines and Senator Tim Sheehy voted today against a motion that would have removed parts of Trump’s so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” that could increase the… Read More

The Montana Democratic Party Demands Superintendent Hedalen Step Down After DUI Arrest

June 27, 2025
Helena, MT - The Montana Democratic Party’s Board Chair, Robyn Driscoll, released the following statement on Superintendent of Public Instruction Susie Hedalen’s DUI arrest last… Read More

MDP Statement on the Passing of Congressman Pat Williams

June 26, 2025
Helena, MT - The Montana Democratic Party released the following statement on the passing of Congressman Pat Williams: “The Montana Democratic Party is saddened to learn about the passing of… Read More

MDP Statement on the Dobbs Anniversary

June 24, 2025
Helena, MT - The Montana Democratic Party released the following statement on the third anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision, which… Read More

Trump Continues to Break Promises

June 23, 2025
Helena, MT - On June 23, 2025, the Montana Democratic Party shared DNC Chair Ken Martin’s statement addressing the recent attacks in Iran: "Trump lied to the American people when he promised… Read More

MDP Statement on MTGOP Representative Steve Gist's Social Media Post

June 18, 2025
Helena, MT - The Montana Democratic Party issued the following statement upon learning about a social media post by an MTGOP lawmaker appearing to reference the recent politically motivated shootings… Read More

MDP Statement on Statewide No Kings Day Demonstrations

June 16, 2025
Helena, MT - The Montana Democratic Party issued the following statement after this weekend’s No Kings Day demonstrations held across the state: “Thousands of Montanans from every corner… Read More

New Column: MDP Slams Senator Steve Daines for Supporting Disastrous 'Big, Beautiful Bill'

June 9, 2025
Ailport: “Daines likes to talk out of both sides of his mouth, claiming it’s important to rein in the federal deficit, promising vulnerable Montanans they won’t lose health… Read More

MDP Defends Rural Patients, Hospitals as Senator Daines Pushes for Harmful Medicaid Cuts

June 6, 2025
Helena, MT - Montana Democratic Party Interim Executive Director Justin Ailport appeared on KFYR this week, criticizing Senator Daines for supporting President Trump’s “Big Beautiful… Read More