In 2025, an attempt by Sen. Ellsworth to pay out a no-bid, six-figure contract for a friend exploded into a political scandal ...

On Dec. 19, District Court Judge Kathy Seely (Helena) suspended Sen. Jason Ellsworth (R–SD 43) following a public misconduct ...

With a new year, a new consolidated organization and a new (although interim) name for that organization — Community Action ...

HELENA, Mont. — Montana prosecutors have charged state Sen. Jason Ellsworth with misdemeanor official misconduct and asked a judge to suspend him from office without pay while the case moves forward, ...

Hamilton, said Monday the allegations were politically charged and criticized the district court judge's order suspending him from office.

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 ...