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Montana State engineering researcher wins $259,200 award from NSF to study complex biofilms

A mechanical engineering postdoctoral researcher at Montana State University has won a highly competitive eFellows fellowship from the National Science Foundation to explore complex communities of microscopic organisms called biofilms…. Read More

March 3, 2026

Court’s Liberal Bloc Advances Ballot Measure

A liberal majority of the Montana Supreme Court has cleared the way for a sweeping ballot initiative backed by a coalition of liberal advocacy organizations, reversing Attorney General Austin Knudsen… Read More

March 2, 2026

Texas oil & gas leaders welcome Trump reversal of Biden policies

(The Center Square) – The leaders of the Texas oil and natural gas industry are expressing optimism about President Donald Trump’s visit to Texas. Trump is expected to tout his… Read More

February 28, 2026

Clinton Tells House Panel He Saw No Warning Signs With Epstein

Former President Bill Clinton told lawmakers Friday that he “saw nothing that gave me pause” during the time he spent with Jeffrey Epstein, offering closed-door testimony to congressional investigators examining… Read More

February 27, 2026

Paramount Skydance Seals $110B Deal for Warner Bros. Discovery After Netflix Bows Out

Paramount Skydance has agreed to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery in a blockbuster $110 billion deal, bringing an end to a high-profile bidding war after Netflix withdrew from negotiations with the… Read More

February 27, 2026

State Extends Property Tax Filing Deadline

Gov. Greg Gianforte and the Montana Department of Revenue announced an extension for property owners applying for the Homestead and Long-Term Rental Reduced Property Tax Rates, moving the deadline to… Read More

February 27, 2026

Daines Visits Stillwater Mine

U.S. Sen. Steve Daines visited the Sibanye-Stillwater Columbus metallurgical complex this week, meeting with miners and touring operations as he praised recent federal trade action aimed at protecting Montana’s palladium… Read More

February 27, 2026

Army Doctrine Writers Embrace AI to Speed Knowledge to Force

The process of writing Army doctrine, traditionally measured in years, is getting a 21st-century upgrade. Thanks to digital tools, some enabled by artificial intelligence, authors at the Combined Arms Doctrine… Read More

February 27, 2026

Denver Mayor Signs Order Blocking ICE From City Property

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston on Thursday signed an executive order barring U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement from operating on city-owned property and directing local police to protect peaceful protesters during… Read More

February 27, 2026

Knudsen Secures $29.5M Settlement with Vanguard in Coal Market Lawsuit

Attorney General Austin Knudsen announced a landmark settlement agreement with The Vanguard Group, Inc. this week, resolving allegations that the asset manager conspired to artificially constrict the coal market through… Read More

February 27, 2026

Gianforte Discusses Tax Cut Priorities

Gov. Greg Gianforte joined the Mountain States Policy Center (MSPC) this week to outline his tax cut priorities ahead of the 2027 legislative session, emphasizing a renewed push to move… Read More

February 27, 2026

Montana State art historians connect acclaimed sculptor Edmonia Lewis to Bozeman

Many mysteries surround the personal life of acclaimed sculptor Edmonia Lewis. But her actions tell a story — one that Montana State University art historians are piecing together with researchers… Read More

February 26, 2026

U.S. Supreme Court to revisit birthright citizenship in April

(The Center Square) – The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments on April 1 over whether to uphold birthright citizenship in the United States. Trump v. Barbara challenges President Donald… Read More

February 25, 2026

Newsom OKs $590M loan for Bay Area public transportation

(The Center Square) – California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday afternoon signed legislation that involves a $590 million loan for Bay Area public transportation. Speaking before reporters in San Mateo… Read More

February 24, 2026

AGs urge removal of climate science section from National Academies’ manual

(The Center Square) – Following the victory of removing a climate chapter from the Federal Judicial Center’s manual, 21 state attorney generals are urging the National Academy of Sciences to… Read More

February 24, 2026

Seattle City Council votes to restrict sharing info with federal immigration authorities

(The Center Square) – The Seattle City Council has unanimously passed a bill prohibiting city employees and departments from sharing nonpublic personal information with federal immigration authorities for civil enforcement… Read More

February 23, 2026

Groups file brief in support of ending post-Election Day ballot counting

(The Center Square) – Four election integrity groups filed an amicus brief in support of a case that requests the U.S. Supreme Court not allow state laws that permit counting… Read More

February 22, 2026

Riding High: Meet the Military’s Last Remaining Mounted Color Guard

For the individuals who serve in the Marine Corps Mounted Color Guard, every day is a test of composure, discipline and adaptability — essential skills they demonstrate alongside wild palominos… Read More

February 22, 2026

Dalio backs bipartisan proposal to cap yearly U.S. budget deficits

(The Center Square) – Bridgewater founder Ray Dalio on Thursday backed a bipartisan proposal to cap annual deficits at 3% of gross domestic product, a resolution that would allow Congress… Read More

February 22, 2026

Trump announces new tariffs with ‘certainty’ after Supreme Court ruling

(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump announced a new round of tariffs on Friday after the U.S. Supreme Court invalidated most of the tariffs underpinning his economic agenda. Hours… Read More

February 21, 2026

UM’s Spring Enrollment Increases for Fifth Consecutive Year

Spring 2026 enrollment numbers are in, and for the fifth consecutive year, the University of Montana reported more students than the previous year. “The consecutive years of growth at UM… Read More

February 21, 2026

War Department, USDA Team Up on National Security

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth yesterday signed a memorandum of understanding with Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, cementing the relationship between the two agencies under the National Farm Security Action Plan,… Read More

February 20, 2026

Leading Researcher Named First UM Endowed Chair in Fisheries Science

The University of Montana recently named Yoichiro Kanno, one of the nation’s leading fisheries scientists, as the newest endowed chair in its top-ranked Wildlife Biology Program. Beginning in January 2026,… Read More

February 19, 2026

Robins Air Force Base Laser-Focused on Aircrew Eye Protection

Airmen at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, are helping solve a growing problem among American pilots and aircrews worldwide. The Federal Aviation Administration says laser strikes on aircraft have increased… Read More

February 18, 2026

Seattle settles for $29M with family of student killed by speeding police officer

(The Center Square) – On Tuesday, a judge will decide whether or not to approve a $29 million settlement between the city of Seattle and the family of Jaahnavi Kandula,… Read More

February 18, 2026

U.S. colleges report $5.2B in foreign funds for 2025

(The Center Square) – American colleges and universities have received $5.2 billion in foreign gifts and contracts in 2025, according to data from the U.S. Department of Education. The department… Read More

February 17, 2026

January inflation cools to 2.4%, lowest since May

(The Center Square) – Consumer prices rose by 0.2% overall in January, according to recent data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Overall, the inflation rose to 2.4%… Read More

February 17, 2026

Climate and energy experts praise Trump’s Endangerment Finding repeal

(The Center Square) – Climate and energy experts have praised President Donald Trump’s recent elimination of former President Barack Obama’s Endangerment Finding, with several noting the freedom the action will… Read More

February 16, 2026

Montana State announces record spring enrollment of 16,373 students

When Cedar Stellon O’Donnell was in high school in Fairbanks, Alaska, she visited Montana State University as part of a tour of colleges she was considering. She wasn’t expecting to… Read More

February 16, 2026

Medal of Honor Monday: Navy Lt. Carlton Hutchins

Navy Lt. Carlton Barmore Hutchins was a skilled aviator who did his best to save his crew during one of the worst naval air disasters before World War II. He… Read More

February 16, 2026

Western senators propose wastewater program renewal

(The Center Square) – U.S. Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, has co-introduced bipartisan legislation to extend a federal $450 million water recycling grant for Western states until 2032. The federal… Read More

February 15, 2026

TSA, DOW Create Process to Ease Recruits’ Journey to Basic

When the day to leave for boot camp finally arrives, military recruits often have a lot of anxious thoughts racing through their minds. How long will I have to stay… Read More

February 15, 2026

Energy Stocks Lag as Oil Prices Ease

Energy markets faced renewed pressure this week as crude prices softened amid mixed signals on global demand and steady U.S. production. Benchmark West Texas Intermediate crude drifted lower, weighing on… Read More

February 14, 2026

Fed Officials Signal Patience on Rate Cuts

Officials at the Federal Reserve this week reinforced a cautious, data-dependent stance on interest rates, tempering investor expectations for rapid easing despite cooling inflation. In public remarks following the latest… Read More

February 14, 2026

Property Owners Sue Montana Revenue Department Over Assessments

More than 200 Montana property owners have filed a proposed class-action lawsuit challenging how the Montana Department of Revenue assessed property values in the latest appraisal cycle, alleging the agency… Read More

February 14, 2026

Pentagon Consolidates Arms-Transfer Agencies Under Acquisition Chief

The Department of War said Thursday it is restructuring two key arms-transfer and technology-security offices, consolidating them under the Under Secretary of War for Acquisition and Sustainment in a move… Read More

February 14, 2026

Feds Launch Whistleblower Portal Targeting Fraud

he Treasury Department is expanding its use of financial enforcement tools, launching a new whistleblower portal aimed at uncovering fraud, money laundering and sanctions violations, officials said Thursday. The initiative,… Read More

February 14, 2026

Treasury Sanctions Hizballah Finance Network, Gold Exchange and Shipping Firms

The U.S. Department of the Treasury moved Thursday to disrupt what officials described as two key financial pipelines sustaining Hezbollah, targeting a Lebanon-based gold exchange and an international procurement and… Read More

February 14, 2026

Stockman Bank Donates $15,000 to Support Student Field Trips to Heritage Center

The Montana Historical Society received a $15,000 donation from Stockman Bank during the grand opening of the bank’s newest Helena branch on Feb. 12. The gift will support the Montana… Read More

February 14, 2026

Governor’s Energy Task Force to Host Public Open Houses Across Montana

Governor Greg Gianforte’s Energy Task Force will host a series of public open houses aimed at gathering input from Montanans on key energy issues facing the state. The first of… Read More

February 14, 2026

White House Touts Cooling Inflation, Rising Real Wages in New CPI Report

The Trump administration on Wednesday pointed to a stronger-than-expected consumer inflation report as evidence that price pressures are easing and real wages are rising, arguing that the economy has rebounded… Read More

February 14, 2026

Daines Names Danielle Bradley Campaign Manager for 2026 Re-Election Bid

The campaign of Steve Daines that Danielle Bradley will serve as campaign manager for his 2026 re-election effort, formalizing leadership for what is expected to be a closely watched Senate… Read More

February 14, 2026

Daines Says Tariff on Russian Palladium Safeguards Montana Mining

Steve Daines praised the Trump administration’s decision to impose a 132.83% anti-dumping duty on Russian palladium imports, calling the move a critical step to protect Montana mining jobs and counter… Read More

February 14, 2026

Knudsen Leads 19-State Coalition Urging DOJ Probe of Foreign Funding to Climate Groups

Austin Knudsen is leading a coalition of 19 state attorneys general urging the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate whether more than 150 U.S.-based climate organizations have violated federal law… Read More

February 14, 2026

Knudsen Leads Multi-State Coalition Urging Federal Review of Rail Merger

Austin Knudsen is calling on the U.S. Department of Justice to review a proposed merger between Union Pacific Railroad and Norfolk Southern Railway, citing concerns the deal could reduce competition… Read More

February 14, 2026

Gianforte, Knudsen Open Investigation Into Helena Immigration Resolution

Greg Gianforte and Austin Knudsen announced Thursday that the state will investigate whether recent actions by the Helena City Commission violate Montana’s ban on sanctuary city policies. The announcement follows… Read More

February 14, 2026

Banks Navigate Slower Loan Growth as Rate Outlook Shifts

U.S. regional banks are entering the new quarter facing a more complicated interest-rate environment, as moderating inflation and growing expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts reshape lending dynamics and profitability… Read More

February 14, 2026

Stocks Edge Higher as Inflation Data Lifts Rate-Cut Hopes

U.S. stocks closed the week modestly higher, buoyed by a softer-than-expected inflation report that reinforced investor bets the Federal Reserve could begin cutting interest rates later this year. The S&P… Read More

February 14, 2026

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