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Posted on July 12, 2021

Judge dismisses Montana media lawsuit against Legislature

A Lewis and Clark County District Court judge dismissed a lawsuit Thursday brought by Montana media against the chairman of a legislative committee.

Judge Mike Menahan dismissed the case brought by the Associated Press, newspapers, broadcasters and media associations against Rep. Barry Usher, R-Billings, in his capacity as chairman of the House Judiciary Committee.

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