Commissioner Sues Over Workplace Ban

Montana’s Public Service Commissioner Brad Molnar is suing the state to overturn a ban barring him from his own office building, claiming it’s retaliation for exercising his First Amendment rights—including speaking out about colleagues, releasing public records, and filing complaints. The ban, imposed after a controversial internal report, stems from ongoing power struggles within the commission, where three of five members voted to restrict his access. Molnar argues the ban violates his Fourteenth Amendment rights and prevents him from serving his 250,000 constituents. Despite the governor refusing to suspend him, the court order allowing him limited access has expired, and the commission has again urged Governor Gianforte to remove him. A federal hearing on his request to lift the ban is set for June 18. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e37a38f866581ab1