HELENA, Mont. (AP) — The Latest on Montana's campaign contribution limits (all times local):

10:40 a.m.

Montana Gov. Steve Bullock is calling the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to leave Montana's campaign contribution limits in place a big deal.

The Supreme Court on Monday rejected an appeal seeking to strike down caps on contributions to political campaigns in state elections, including to candidates for governor, other statewide offices and the Legislature.

Bullock says in a statement he's never heard any Montanan say more money is needed in politics, and that he's glad to see the Supreme Court agree for once.

Montana law caps contributions from individuals and political action committees to a gubernatorial candidate at $1,320 while political parties are allowed to donate $47,700. The caps can be adjusted based on inflation.

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8:40 a.m.

The Supreme Court is leaving in place Montana's limits on contributions to political campaigns.

The justices on Monday rejected an appeal from opponents of contribution limits. They wanted the court to review an appellate ruling that held the limits are a reasonable way to try to prevent corruption and still allow candidates to raise enough money to run a campaign.

Montana law caps contributions from individuals and political action committees to a gubernatorial candidate at $1,320 while political parties are allowed to donate $47,700. The caps can be adjusted based on inflation.