Medicaid & Budget Strain: Montana is moving to enforce Trump’s Medicaid work mandate for enrollees, but clinicians warn it could cut people off coverage just as the state health department struggles with staffing and backlogs. Religious Freedom Test: The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case challenging whether states can deny public preschool funding to religious schools over nondiscrimination rules tied to gender and sexuality—an early First Amendment showdown. Montana Politics: Independent Senate candidate Seth Bodnar outraised Republican Kurt Alme in fresh filings and says he’s submitted far more signatures than required to get on Montana’s November ballot. Housing Costs & Planning: New research argues that building homes near jobs, stores, and transit can save public money and generate more property-tax revenue than growth at the urban fringe. Public Safety & Health: An AP investigation says suicides among ICE detainees are rising at an alarming rate, with critics pointing to failures in oversight and mental health access. Environment & Land Use: A Montana-focused debate continues after BLM moves to reconsider grazing rules affecting bison on public lands. Local Economy: Great Falls Turf Club cancels its 2026 horse racing season, citing unexpected budget shortfalls. Business & Tech: A Montana oncology firm, Alercell, appoints Jason Yager to help guide its Montana ecosystem and workforce plans.