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Stocks End First Week of the Year Mixed

Wall Street finished the first full trading week of 2026 on a mixed note, with major U.S. indexes posting modest losses for the week as investors digested the end of… Read More

January 3, 2026

DEQ encourages radon awareness during January

n recognition of National Radon Action Month, the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is encouraging residents to test their homes for radon by offering discounted radon test kits throughout… Read More

January 3, 2026

ND awarded $199M for Rural Health Transformation Program to strengthen care in rural communities

North Dakota has been awarded $199 million in federal funding to support the first year of a new statewide Rural Health Transformation Program aimed at strengthening health care delivery in… Read More

January 3, 2026

Warren Buffett retires as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway

Warren Buffett, one of the most influential investors in history, has retired as chief executive officer of Berkshire Hathaway, marking the end of a more than six-decade run that reshaped… Read More

January 3, 2026

Department of Livestock reports brucellosis-affected herd in Gallatin County

he Montana Department of Livestock (MDOL) has confirmed that an animal from a Gallatin County livestock herd within Montana’s Designated Surveillance Area (DSA) tested positive for brucellosis, marking the second… Read More

January 3, 2026

Brown: Supreme Court dismissal affirms AG Knudsen, highlights separation of powers

Montana State Auditor and Commissioner of Securities and Insurance James Brown issued a statement following the Montana Supreme Court’s dismissal of a complaint filed against Attorney General Austin Knudsen, calling… Read More

January 3, 2026

Commissioner Brown secures more than $160,000 in restitution for Montana investors

Montana State Auditor and Commissioner of Securities and Insurance James Brown announced that thousands of Montana investors will receive more than $160,000 in restitution following enforcement actions against several national… Read More

January 3, 2026

Governor Mark Gordon applauds BLM sage-grouse plan for Wyoming

Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon praised the U.S. Bureau of Land Management’s finalized Greater Sage-Grouse Resource Management Plan Amendment (RMPA), saying the decision affirms Wyoming’s authority over wildlife management and reflects… Read More

January 3, 2026

GOP leaders cite border, tax, and energy bills as Congress wraps first year

As the first year of the 119th Congress draws to a close, House Republicans are pointing to an aggressive legislative record they say advances President Donald Trump’s America First agenda,… Read More

January 1, 2026

AGs say ‘As You Sow’ may violate antitrust laws with anti-fossil fuel alliance

(The Center Square) – A coalition of 18 attorneys general called on the nonprofit group As You Sow to end activities that may violate antitrust and consumer protection laws. As… Read More

December 31, 2025

2025 in review: Historic border security actions taken by Trump

(The Center Square) – On the first day of his second term in office, President Donald Trump issued multiple executive orders, followed by multiple policy changes, that in one year… Read More

December 31, 2025

Free speech under fire nearly 300 times in 2025 on campus

(The Center Square) – Two hundred seventy-four incidents involving interference to free speech have taken place so far on college campuses in 2025, according to FIRE data, an increase from… Read More

December 31, 2025

North Dakota Property Tax Relief Expands to 50,000 Households

As property tax statements arrive in North Dakota mailboxes this month, Gov. Kelly Armstrong joined lawmakers and State Tax Commissioner Brian Kroshus at the Capitol Friday to spotlight the expanded… Read More

December 30, 2025

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

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