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Gianforte Tapped to Lead Republican Governors Association

Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte has been elected Chair of the Republican Governors Association (RGA), placing him at the forefront of the GOP’s national effort to expand its roster of governors… Read More

November 19, 2025

DEQ Seeks Public Input on Draft Water Quality Report and Opens Requests for Future Data

The Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is inviting public comment on the state’s 2022-2024 Draft Water Quality Integrated Report and a new pH Assessment Method for Streams and Rivers…. Read More

November 19, 2025

Gov. Rhoden Signs On to President Trump’s School Choice Initiative

Governor Larry Rhoden announced that South Dakota will participate in President Donald J. Trump’s school choice initiative, part of the broader One Big Beautiful Bill program. The initiative allows states… Read More

November 18, 2025

Governor Gordon Outlines “The Essentials” Budget, Emphasizes Wyoming’s Competitive Edge

At the Wyoming Business Alliance’s Governor’s Business Forum in Laramie, Governor Mark Gordon (R-Wyoming) presented his upcoming budget, dubbed “The Essentials,” while urging continued focus on workforce, energy, education, water,… Read More

November 17, 2025

Attorney General Labrador Scores Legal Win Over Satanic Temple’s Challenge to Idaho Abortion Laws

Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador announced a major legal victory Monday after a federal court dismissed a lawsuit filed by The Satanic Temple challenging the state’s pro-life laws. U.S. District… Read More

November 17, 2025

Montana Property Tax Reforms Lead to Spike for Renters

Some Montana homeowners are expecting to see a reduction in property taxes after the state enacted sweeping tax reforms this year, but the changes have created unintended consequences for renters…. Read More

November 16, 2025

Gianforte Highlights $200,000 Investment in Great Falls High School House Program

Governor Greg Gianforte joined Emmy-winning TV host Mike Rowe, NeighborWorks Great Falls, and Wells Fargo this week to celebrate progress on the Great Falls High School House Program and announce… Read More

November 16, 2025

Walmart CEO McMillon to Retire

Walmart Inc. (WMT.N) CEO Doug McMillon will retire next year after more than a decade leading the retail giant, capping a period during which he transformed the company into a… Read More

November 15, 2025

Wyoming Business Council Names Chloe Valentine Southwest Regional Director

The Wyoming Business Council (WBC) has announced the hiring of Chloe Valentine as its new Southwest Regional Director, serving Lincoln, Sweetwater, and Uinta counties. Valentine brings extensive experience and a… Read More

November 15, 2025

Idaho Seeks Up to $1 Billion to Transform Rural Health Care

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) submitted the state’s application Tuesday for the federal Rural Health Transformation Program, seeking up to $200 million per year for five years… Read More

November 15, 2025

Trump Administration Launches Investigation into Major Meat Packing Companies

President Donald J. Trump has directed the Department of Justice to investigate the nation’s largest meat packing companies for potential collusion, price fixing, and manipulation, with a focus on foreign-owned… Read More

November 15, 2025

North Dakota Launches Automation Tax Credit Program Portal for Businesses

The North Dakota Department of Commerce announced this week that the Automation Tax Credit (ATC) Program Portal is now open for applications. The program is designed to support primary sector… Read More

November 15, 2025

From Pre-Law to JAG: UM Grad Finds Path Through Public Service

After serving in the 3rd Army Ranger Battalion right out of high school, Alex Butler of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, wasn’t sure what would come next. He used his GI… Read More

November 15, 2025

Hedge Funds Trim ‘Magnificent Seven’ Stakes

Some of Wall Street’s largest hedge funds reduced their exposure to high-flying “Magnificent Seven” stocks during the third quarter, according to newly released regulatory filings, while adding positions in application… Read More

November 15, 2025

Disney and YouTube TV Strike Deal to Restore Channels After Prolonged Blackout

Walt Disney Co. and Google’s YouTube TV have reached a new distribution agreement, ending weeks of disruptions that left millions of viewers without access to Disney-owned channels during major news… Read More

November 15, 2025

Trump Purchases More Than $82 Million in Bonds Since Late August, New Disclosures Show

President Donald Trump has purchased at least $82 million worth of corporate and municipal bonds between late August and early October, according to newly released federal financial disclosures. The information,… Read More

November 15, 2025

Attorney General Knudsen Leads 22-State Coalition Backing Trump’s Chicago Response

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen has spearheaded a 22-state coalition supporting President Donald Trump’s decision to deploy National Guard units to Chicago in response to violent unrest and threats against… Read More

November 15, 2025

Gianforte Announces 2025 Montana Governor’s Veteran Commendation Recipients

Governor Greg Gianforte on Monday announced the 58 Montanans selected to receive the 2025 Montana Governor’s Veteran Commendation, an annual honor recognizing veterans who have demonstrated exceptional service to both… Read More

November 15, 2025

DEQ and FWP Release Draft Programmatic Environmental Assessment for 318 Authorizations

The Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) have released a draft programmatic Environmental Assessment (EA) for 318 Authorization applications and are accepting… Read More

November 14, 2025

South Dakota Attorney General Announces Indictments in Cocaine Network Case

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced Wednesday that nine individuals—eight men and one woman—have been indicted by a Davison County Grand Jury for their alleged involvement in a cocaine… Read More

November 13, 2025

Electrical and computer engineering professor at Montana State wins award for textbook

A professor of electrical and computer engineering at Montana State University’s Norm Asbjornson College of Engineering recently won an international award for a textbook he authored. Brock LaMeres Brock LaMeres,… Read More

November 13, 2025

Report: State reliance on federal funds up significantly since 1990s

(The Center Square) – States rely on federal dollars more than they have in modern history, according to a new report, with one of the report’s authors saying such dependency… Read More

November 12, 2025

Wyoming PBS Partners with Buffalo Bill Center of the West to Explore the American Frontier

Wyoming PBS and the Buffalo Bill Center of the West have launched a new partnership aimed at sharing authentic stories of the American West through a combination of history, storytelling,… Read More

November 12, 2025

Governor Gianforte Donates Salary to Hunger Relief

Governor Greg Gianforte announced Wednesday that he is donating a quarter of his annual salary to The Producer Partnership, a Montana nonprofit dedicated to providing locally raised beef and other… Read More

November 12, 2025

Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s National Guard Deployment to Portland

A federal judge on Friday permanently blocked President Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to Portland, ruling that the president “exceeded his authority” by federalizing the forces to protect an… Read More

November 12, 2025

Zinke Co-Sponsors Constitutional Amendment to Withhold Lawmakers’ Pay During Shutdowns

Congressman Ryan Zinke announced his co-sponsorship of a constitutional amendment proposed by South Carolina Congressman Ralph Norman that would prohibit Members of Congress from receiving pay during government shutdowns, with… Read More

November 11, 2025

Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana Over Data Breach

A class action lawsuit has been filed against Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana (BCBSMT) over a data breach that allegedly exposed the sensitive personal and medical information of hundreds… Read More

November 11, 2025

Supreme Court Ruling Opens Door for Veterans at UM Law

A U.S. Supreme Court decision expanding GI Bill benefits is helping more veterans pursue law school at the University of Montana, where a growing student-led group supports the transition from… Read More

November 10, 2025

Daines Highlights U.S.-Central Asia Partnership at C5+1 Conference

Senator Steve Daines underscored the importance of strong economic and strategic ties between the United States and Central Asia during the C5+1 Tenth Anniversary Business Conference this week, delivering both… Read More

November 10, 2025

Montana State hosts decorated Marine veteran in honor of Veterans Day

U.S. Marine Corps veteran Rudy Reyes will visit Montana State University on Veterans Day to share his journey of military service and personal transformation. His talk, titled “Self-Development: A Lifelong… Read More

November 10, 2025

Stocks Cool After Record Run as Investors Reassess Economic Signals

U.S. markets lost momentum this week as investors stepped back from recent highs, digesting mixed economic signals and growing uncertainty around the outlook for interest rates and growth. After several… Read More

November 9, 2025

Government Shutdown Enters Sixth Week

The federal government shutdown entered its sixth week this weekend, stretching into the longest in U.S. history and revealing the mounting toll of Washington’s political stalemate. With more than 1,000… Read More

November 9, 2025

Zinke Backs Country-of-Origin Labeling to Protect Montana Beef

Western Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke announced his co-sponsorship of the “H.R. 5818 Country of Origin Labeling Enforcement Act of 2025” (COOL Enforcement Act), legislation introduced by Congresswoman Liz Cheney’s colleague,… Read More

November 9, 2025

Montana Historical Society Announces Return of Research Fellowship Programs

The Montana Historical Society’s Library and Archives has announced the return of its research fellowship programs in 2026, following a temporary pause during construction of the Montana Heritage Center. The… Read More

November 9, 2025

Wyoming Guard Recognizes Service and Excellence Across the Force

The Wyoming Military Department honored Soldiers, Airmen, and civilian employees for their service and contributions during a series of award ceremonies held Nov. 3 and 4 at the Joint Forces… Read More

November 9, 2025

Grizzlies Survive Late Scare, Stay Undefeated

In a game packed with big plays, wild momentum swings, and a finish few will forget, the No. 2 Montana Grizzlies held off Eastern Washington 29–24 on Saturday at Washington-Grizzly… Read More

November 9, 2025

Original Governor’s Mansion to Close for Major Restoration Work

The Original Governor’s Mansion will temporarily close to public tours beginning November 1, 2025, as contractors begin a series of critical exterior repairs aimed at preserving one of Montana’s most… Read More

November 7, 2025

Montana State awarded $1.1 million to expand facility for photonics research and development

The Montana Microfabrication Facility at Montana State University recently received a $1.1 million grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration through its Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs program. The funding… Read More

November 6, 2025

ELECTION DAY 2025: NYC elects Mamdani, Democrats sweep VA, NJ governors’ races

(The Center Square) – Self-proclaimed democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani will be the next mayor of New York City after taking down the former Democrat New York governor for a second time… Read More

November 5, 2025

WYDOT Receives NEVI Plan Approval

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has approved the Wyoming Department of Transportation’s (WYDOT) National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) plan, certifying that the state’s Alternative Fuel Corridors (AFCs) are fully built… Read More

November 5, 2025

Montana Commerce Tourism Loans Help Revitalize Historic Sites

The Montana Department of Commerce announced Wednesday that last year $24 million in tourism loan funding was distributed to economic development organizations (EDOs) across the state to help grow local… Read More

November 5, 2025

Death threats against ICE officers up by 8,000%, DHS says

(The Center Square) – Death threats against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers are up by 8,000% compared to the same timeframe last year, the Department of Homeland Security said on… Read More

November 4, 2025

Hilltop Bank to Acquire Cheyenne State Bank

Hilltop Bank announced today that it has reached an agreement to acquire Cheyenne State Bank, marking a significant expansion of its banking footprint in Wyoming. Under the terms of the… Read More

November 4, 2025

Senator Daines Tours MSU’s Cutting-Edge Quantum Research Facility

Senator Steve Daines (R-Mont.) visited Montana State University’s state-of-the-art quantum research facility on Halloween, highlighting the university’s advancements in technology and the critical role quantum research plays in Montana’s economy…. Read More

November 4, 2025

Lawmakers introduce bills to slash their own pay during government shutdowns

(The Center Square) – With the ongoing government shutdown dragging on for a record-breaking period of time, U.S. lawmakers are introducing bills to make shutdowns as painful for Congress as… Read More

November 3, 2025

Dakota Foundry Named One of America’s Top 100 Small Businesses by U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Dakota Foundry, a vertically integrated grey and ductile iron foundry, has been named one of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce “CO—100 Top 100 Small Businesses in America”, a national recognition… Read More

November 3, 2025

South Dakota Attorney General Releases Final Ballot Explanation for Proposed Property Tax Amendment

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has released the final ballot explanation for a proposed initiated Constitutional Amendment that would repeal property taxes in the state and replace them with… Read More

November 3, 2025

Montana State Auditor Launches Investigation After Blue Cross Data Breach

Montana State Auditor and Commissioner of Securities and Insurance James Brown announced an immediate investigation into Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana (BCBSMT) following a major data breach that may… Read More

November 3, 2025

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