A former Montana Senate president didn’t appear in person in a Helena courtroom Thursday morning, but he did appear by video, ...

Former Republican state Senate president Jason Ellsworth pleaded not guilty to a misdemeanor official misconduct charge ...

A state senator pleaded not guilty Thursday to an official misconduct charge over a no-bid contract he awarded to a longtime ...

July, which requires a unanimous ruling to convict. The charge carries up to six months in jail and a maximum of a $500 fine.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Sen. Jason Ellsworth, R-Hamilton, apologized for the appearance of impropriety, but maintains he did no wrongdoing in signing a ...

State prosecutors say Sen. Jason Ellsworth abused his power when he awarded a no-bid state contract to a longtime friend and colleague.

Former Republican state Senate President Jason Ellsworth will be charged with misdemeanor official misconduct for allegedly attempting to award $171,100 worth of government work to a longtime friend ...

and Victoria Eavis Lee Newspapers Jul 18, 2025 Jul 18, 2025 Montana’s tort defense office has denied a $5 million claim from state Sen. Jason Ellsworth, a Hamilton Republican who said he was defamed ...

In an absolutely bizarre display of politics, Democratic state senators protected Republican corruption in the recent Montana State Legislature as Republicans tried to root out the unethical and ...