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WYDOT launches online public meeting for Statewide Rail Plan update

The Wyoming Department of Transportation has launched an online, self-guided public meeting as part of its update to the Statewide Rail Plan, giving residents and stakeholders an opportunity to learn… Read More

December 29, 2025

Gov. Rhoden announces $200,000 grant to expand Keep Farmers Farming program

South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden announced that the Keep Farmers Farming program has received a $200,000 grant from the state’s Future Fund to expand estate and transition planning services for… Read More

December 29, 2025

Final Dakota Access EIS draws praise from Armstrong

Gov. Kelly Armstrong on Friday welcomed the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ release of its final Environmental Impact Statement on the Dakota Access Pipeline, which recommends maintaining pipeline operations and… Read More

December 28, 2025

Attorney General Jackley asks court to halt deceptive abortion pill advertising

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has asked a circuit court to order two companies to stop what he calls deceptive advertising related to abortion pills and abortion services in… Read More

December 28, 2025

Liberal States Lead U.S. in Inflation Rates

A new analysis of year-over-year inflation across U.S. states finds that local economic conditions and policy choices play a significant role in driving price increases, with liberal-leaning states and cities… Read More

December 28, 2025

Trump Signs Six Bipartisan Bills Into Law Before Year’s End

President Donald Trump on Friday signed six bipartisan bills into law, approving legislation that spans environmental protection, youth recognition programs, fisheries research, public land access, veterans’ benefits and disaster-related tax… Read More

December 27, 2025

Supreme Court could redefine 14th Amendment application

(The Center Square) – The U.S. Supreme Court will decide a case in 2026 challenging President Donald Trump’s authority to end birthright citizenship. Trump v. Barbara challenges Trump’s executive order… Read More

December 27, 2025

Wyoming’s year in review: Education savings, contentious spending

(The Center Square) – Wyoming lawmakers passed legislation to expand education savings accounts and property tax protections in 2025. However, the legislature remained divided on substantial spending increases to boost… Read More

December 27, 2025

Montana Lottery announces Montana Millionaire winning numbers

The Montana Lottery on Friday announced the winning numbers for this year’s Montana Millionaire game, which awarded five $1 million prizes. The winning ticket numbers are: #1: 200837 #2: 315500… Read More

December 27, 2025

Congressional Conflicts: Curb on lawmakers’ stock trades draws fire for being weak

(The Center Square) – A limited ban on stock trading by Congress might get a vote next year after a 2012 law did not do enough to stem the practice… Read More

December 26, 2025

USDA grant brings free wellness series to farmers and ranchers in western Montana

Farmers and ranchers across western Montana are invited to participate in Better Together: A Wellness Series for Farmers and Ranchers, a free, in-person workshop series made possible through a newly… Read More

December 26, 2025

UM Program Launches Statewide Telescope Library Program With NASA Support

The University of Montana’s spectrUM Discovery Area – a hands-on science museum located within the Missoula Public Library – recently launched a NASA-supported program to place telescopes in all libraries… Read More

December 26, 2025

Montana Joins Multistate Lawsuit Against Uber

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen on filed a lawsuit against Uber, alleging the ridesharing and delivery company engaged in unfair and deceptive practices related to its Uber One subscription service…. Read More

December 26, 2025

Everyday Economics: A quiet data week, but loud signals for the economy

(The Center Square) – With Christmas approaching, the coming week will be light on fresh economic data. That does not mean markets – or policymakers – are flying blind. Last… Read More

December 25, 2025

Stocks Rise in Holiday-Shortened Week as Major Indexes Hit Records

U.S. stock markets delivered a strong holiday-week performance as major indexes climbed and closed at or near record highs ahead of Christmas, even as trading volumes were light during the… Read More

December 25, 2025

UM Western Appoints Estee Aiken as Interim Provost

The University of Montana Western has appointed Dr. Estee Aiken as interim provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs, effective Dec. 27, 2025, university officials announced. Aiken will succeed Dr…. Read More

December 25, 2025

Strauss Appointed Director of Montana Department of Corrections

Gov. Greg Gianforte has appointed Eric Strauss as director of the Montana Department of Corrections, with Strauss set to assume the role on Jan. 6. The appointment follows the announcement… Read More

December 25, 2025

Montana Revokes License of Doctor Accused of Unnecessary Cancer Treatments

The state of Montana has revoked the medical license of Dr. Thomas Weiner, the former director of St. Peter’s Health Cancer Treatment Center, following findings that he harmed patients through… Read More

December 25, 2025

State officials urge Trump to revise Biden-era rule tied to Bloomberg

(The Center Square) – Fifteen state treasurers, auditors and comptrollers are urging President Donald Trump to revise a Biden-era proposed rule they say would disrupt financial markets while financially benefiting… Read More

December 23, 2025

Studies by Montana State scientists reveal importance of experimentation on greenhouse gas-producing organisms

It’s been known for nearly a century that swarms of single-celled organisms thrive by consuming chemicals from their environments and expelling methane gas as a byproduct. In 2024, researchers in… Read More

December 23, 2025

MHP Operation in St. Regis Nets Dozens of Arrests, Large Drug Seizures

Montana Highway Patrol troopers conducted a multi-day interdiction operation in St. Regis earlier this month aimed at combating criminal activity and removing illicit drugs from the community. The operation ran… Read More

December 22, 2025

Gianforte Donates Portion of Salary to Mountain Shadow Association in Lodge Grass

Gov. Greg Gianforte on donated a quarter of his annual salary to the Mountain Shadow Association in Lodge Grass, marking the twelfth and final day of his fifth annual 12… Read More

December 22, 2025

Nine pharmaceutical companies agree to most-favored-nation pricing

(The Center Square) – An additional nine of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies have agreed to offer many of their most popular drugs at most-favored-nation pricing in the U.S. This… Read More

December 21, 2025

Daines, Clyde Urge DOJ to Drop Support for NFA Registration Requirements

U.S. Sen. Steve Daines joined Rep. Andrew Clyde, R-Ga., in leading a letter to the U.S. Department of Justice urging the agency to adopt Congress’s intent behind a provision in… Read More

December 21, 2025

Lummis Announces She Will Not Seek Reelection to U.S. Senate

U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis, R-Wyo., announced Friday that she will not seek reelection next year, setting the stage for an open-seat Republican primary in one of the nation’s most reliably… Read More

December 21, 2025

Montana Delegation Urges Airlines to Boost Flights to Nashville Ahead of FCS Championship

U.S. Sen. Steve Daines on led a letter to major airline executives urging them to increase flight options from Montana to Nashville, Tennessee, ahead of the FCS National Championship Game…. Read More

December 21, 2025

Trump Signs Memorandum to Secure U.S. Leadership in 6G

President Donald J. Trump on signed a presidential memorandum aimed at securing the radio spectrum needed to ensure American leadership in the development of sixth-generation, or 6G, wireless technology. The… Read More

December 20, 2025

Knudsen Leads 26-State Coalition Seeking DOJ Probe of China-Linked Climate Groups

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen is leading a 26-state coalition of attorneys general in requesting a U.S. Department of Justice investigation into two climate activist organizations with alleged ties to… Read More

December 20, 2025

Gianforte Approves 406 JOBS Year One Plan

Gov. Greg Gianforte  announced his approval of the 406 JOBS Year One Work Plan, a comprehensive roadmap developed by the State Workforce Innovation Board aimed at modernizing Montana’s workforce development… Read More

December 20, 2025

‘Long overdue’: Praise for HHS’ action to bar taxpayer-funded sex-change procedures

(The Center Square) – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ action to bar “sex-rejecting” transgender procedures for minors has met with approval from groups that aim to protect… Read More

December 20, 2025

Sen. Jason Ellsworth Charged with official misconduct

Prosecutors in the Montana Attorney General’s Office  filed official misconduct charges against state Sen. Jason Ellsworth, alleging he acted outside the scope of his lawful authority as a public servant… Read More

December 19, 2025

Trump Tariffs Shrink Trade Deficit to Five-Year Low

The U.S. trade deficit has narrowed to its smallest level since mid-2020, falling more than 35% compared with last year, underscoring the impact of President Donald J. Trump’s America First… Read More

December 18, 2025

GAO Report Reveals Widespread Fraud in Obamacare Marketplace

A new Government Accountability Office (GAO) investigation has uncovered massive fraud and systemic weaknesses in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace, including fake identities receiving subsidies, misuse of Social Security… Read More

December 18, 2025

UM Opens New Research Lab to Study Effects of Hearing Loss and Aging

A new research laboratory recently opened on the University of Montana campus to study the connection between hearing loss and brain function as people age. The Brain, Ear, and Aging… Read More

December 18, 2025

David Hann Enters U.S. Senate Race for Open Minnesota Seat

Former Minnesota state senator and Republican Party of Minnesota chairman David Hann announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate on Thursday, launching a campaign he said is focused on restoring… Read More

December 18, 2025

Montana AG Knudsen Sues Uber Over Uber One Subscription Practices

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen on Monday filed a lawsuit against Uber, alleging the ridesharing and delivery company engaged in unfair and deceptive practices tied to its Uber One subscription… Read More

December 17, 2025

Armstrong Supports Revised WOTUS Definition

Governor Armstrong voiced strong support for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers’ proposed revision to the “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS) definition, calling it… Read More

December 17, 2025

Sheehy Nominates Four Montanans for U.S. Service Academies

U.S. Sen. Tim Sheehy has nominated four Montana students for admission to United States Service Academies, recognizing their academic achievement, leadership, and commitment to public service. Sheehy said the nominations… Read More

December 17, 2025

Montana Unemployment Insurance Reforms Save Businesses $23 Million

More than 32,000 Montana businesses will see a reduction in unemployment insurance (UI) tax rates in 2026, resulting in over $23 million in savings, the Montana Department of Labor &… Read More

December 16, 2025

President Trump Signs Executive Order Establishing National AI Policy Framework

President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order this week aimed at creating a unified national policy framework for artificial intelligence (AI), addressing what the administration calls a patchwork of… Read More

December 16, 2025

Knudsen Tapped to Lead GOP Attorneys General

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen will lead the Republican Attorneys General Association (RAGA) into what the group calls the most consequential election year in its history. Knudsen was unanimously elected… Read More

December 16, 2025

Program for Montana State doctoral students facilitates interdisciplinary collaboration, professional development

Though Gwendolyn Cooper knew she wanted a career in research when she set out to earn a Ph.D. at Montana State University, she worried that the process of acquiring a… Read More

December 16, 2025

Knudsen Urges AG Organizations to Deny Membership to Virginia AG-Elect Over “Abhorrent” Texts

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen has called on the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) and the Attorney General Alliance (AGA) to deny membership to Virginia Attorney General-elect Jay Jones,… Read More

December 15, 2025

SpaceX Insider Share Sale Suggests $800 Billion Valuation

SpaceX is moving closer to a public listing, with a secondary share sale indicating a company valuation of $800 billion, according to a letter to shareholders from CFO Bret Johnsen… Read More

December 15, 2025

Sheehy Leads Bipartisan Push for Free Park Passes to Law Enforcement, Firefighters

U.S. Sen. Tim Sheehy is leading a bipartisan effort in the Senate to expand free access to national parks and federal recreation lands for law enforcement officers and firefighters, including… Read More

December 15, 2025

From Farm Kid to Marine Sniper to Marshall Scholar: UM Student Charts New Path

When James Straw graduated from high school, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and accomplished his lifelong goal to become a sniper. But Straw’s military career was sidelined… Read More

December 15, 2025

Illinois legalizes physician-assisted suicide; critics warn of moral, safety risks

(The Center Square) – Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed Senate Bill 1950, prompting strong backlash from medical, disability, religious and legal groups who say it was rushed and violates key ethical and… Read More

December 15, 2025

Montana Supreme Court Sides With Liberal-Backed Judicial Initiative Group

In a ruling that has drawn sharp criticism from Montana conservatives, the state Supreme Court has sided with backers of a proposed ballot measure requiring judicial elections to remain nonpartisan,… Read More

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