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Wyoming pro-life laws struck down by state Supreme Court

Wyoming voters already basically decided they are pro-choice, the state Supreme Court has ruled in a decision that voids subsequent pro-life laws implemented when Roe v. Wade was overturned. The… Read More

January 17, 2026

Montana State nursing alum Alicia Crane wins national service award for her health care work in rural Montana

Montana State University alumna Alicia Crane won a 2025 National Area Health Education Center Organization Alumni/Advocate of the Year Award this winter to honor her efforts supporting rural health care… Read More

January 16, 2026

Montana State University Extension to host winter ag series in southeastern Montana Jan. 19-23

Montana State University Extension will host a winter ag series in southeastern Montana from Jan. 19-23. The Southeast Montana MSU Extension Winter Ag Series includes events in Baker, Broadus, Circle,… Read More

January 16, 2026

Commerce Awards Coal Board Grant to Colstrip Hospital District

The Montana Department of Commerce announced that the Colstrip Hospital District has been awarded $120,000 in grant funding to support the implementation of an electronic records management migration aimed at… Read More

January 16, 2026

DEQ Launches Low-Interest Loan Program to Cut Energy Costs for Multifamily Housing

The Montana Department of Environmental Quality has announced a new low-interest loan program aimed at reducing energy costs and improving efficiency in existing multifamily affordable housing across the state. The… Read More

January 16, 2026

Historic $50 Billion Investment Set to Transform Rural Healthcare Across U.S.

The Rural Health Transformation Program, funded through the 2025 Working Families Tax Cuts Act, is set to deliver the largest-ever federal investment in rural healthcare, providing $50 billion over five… Read More

January 16, 2026

Daines Urges Expanded Trade Access for Montana Pulse Crops in India

U.S. Sen. Steve Daines of Montana is calling on President Donald Trump to prioritize improved market access for Montana pulse crop producers in any future trade agreements with India, citing… Read More

January 16, 2026

US Supreme Court Sides With Knudsen 9-0

The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled this week that Anaconda police officers did not violate the Fourth Amendment when they entered a man’s home without a warrant during a suspected… Read More

January 16, 2026

Gianforte Honors Winners of 2025 Youth Hunting Story Contest at Capitol

Gov. Greg Gianforte recognized ten Montana youth during a ceremony at the State Capitol, celebrating the winners of his fourth annual Youth Hunting Story Contest and highlighting the state’s long-standing… Read More

January 16, 2026

Trump Administration Announces Leadership Team for Gaza Peace and Reconstruction Plan

President Donald J. Trump announced key appointments to implement Phase Two of his Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict, marking a major step toward stabilization, reconstruction, and long-term governance… Read More

January 16, 2026

Sheehy Secures $12.2 Million for Montana Projects in Senate Funding Bill

Sen. Tim Sheehy announced that Montana projects will receive $12.2 million under a federal funding bill passed by the U.S. Senate and sent to President Donald Trump for signature. The… Read More

January 16, 2026

Montana 250th Commission Awards Nearly $420,000 to 32 Organizations

The Montana 250th Commission has announced nearly $420,000 in grants to 32 organizations across the state to mark America’s 250th anniversary in 2026. The $419,721 in funding will support projects… Read More

January 15, 2026

New UM Grant Expands Journalism and Career Readiness Program for Montana Teens

A new three-year, $475,000 grant from the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation will expand the University of Montana School of Journalism’s Youth Voices project, bolstering its capacity to teach young… Read More

January 15, 2026

Montana Unemployment Rate Rises to 3.3% in November, Remains Among Nation’s Lowest

Montana’s unemployment rate increased to 3.3 percent in November, continuing a streak of more than four consecutive years with unemployment at or below 3.4 percent, state officials announced. The state’s… Read More

January 15, 2026

Knudsen Names Anne Dormady as New Montana Law Enforcement Academy Administrator

Attorney General Austin Knudsen has appointed Anne Dormady as the new administrator of the Montana Law Enforcement Academy (MLEA), following the retirement of former administrator Joel Wendland. Dormady previously served… Read More

January 14, 2026

New Director for Office of Public Defender

The Montana Department of Administration (DOA) announced a leadership change at the Office of Public Defender (OPD) today, naming Koan Mercer as the agency’s new director. Mercer will replace Brett… Read More

January 13, 2026

Justice McKinnon Pleads Not Guilty to Misdemeanor Reckless Endangerment Charge

Montana Supreme Court Justice Laurie McKinnon is facing a misdemeanor charge of reckless endangerment of emergency personnel stemming from a November traffic stop in Broadwater County, a case that has… Read More

January 13, 2026

Illegally Introduced Yellow Perch Found in Island Park Reservoir

An angler ice fishing for trout on Island Park Reservoir on January 3, 2026, unexpectedly caught a 5-inch Yellow Perch, a species that does not belong in the reservoir. The… Read More

January 12, 2026

Jim Riley Launches Republican Campaign for House District 6

Entrepreneur and community leader Jim Riley has announced his candidacy for Montana House District 6, entering the race as the Republican nominee with a platform focused on economic growth, education,… Read More

January 11, 2026

JP Morgan Lifts NorthWestern Energy Price Target to $61 Amid Black Hills Merger Plans

NorthWestern Energy Group (NASDAQ: NWE) is moving forward with plans to merge with Black Hills Corp., a deal that could reshape the regional utility landscape, while Wall Street analysts weigh… Read More

January 10, 2026

Trump Proposes One-Year Cap on Credit Card Interest Rates at 10%

President Donald Trump on Friday announced a proposal to cap credit card interest rates at 10% for one year, starting January 20. Trump did not provide details on how the… Read More

January 9, 2026

Berkshire Hathaway Completes $9.7 Billion Acquisition of OxyChem

Berkshire Hathaway announced Friday that it has completed its $9.7 billion acquisition of OxyChem from Occidental Petroleum (OXY). OxyChem, a leading chemical manufacturer, will continue to be led by Wade… Read More

January 9, 2026

South Dakota Launches New Apprenticeship Knowledge Series

The South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation is launching a new monthly webinar series aimed at expanding understanding of Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs) and supporting workforce development across the… Read More

January 9, 2026

Montana DOJ Seeks Applicants for Tow Truck Complaint Resolution Committee

The Montana Department of Justice is seeking applications to fill a vacancy on the Tow Truck Complaint Resolution Committee, representing the Montana Highway Patrol. The committee reviews and resolves complaints… Read More

January 9, 2026

OpenAI and SoftBank Invest $1 Billion in SB Energy to Power AI Data Centers

OpenAI and SoftBank Group Corp. are jointly investing $1 billion in SB Energy, the infrastructure company helping build out the United States’ next generation of artificial intelligence data centers. Under… Read More

January 9, 2026

DEQ Seeks Public Comment on North Plains Connector Project

he Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is inviting public input on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed North Plains Connector Project. The comment period is open… Read More

January 9, 2026

President Directs U.S. Withdrawal from Dozens of International Organizations and Treaties

The White House announced Friday that the United States will begin withdrawing from a broad range of international organizations, conventions, and treaties deemed “contrary to the interests of the United… Read More

January 8, 2026

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

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  • Montana State University Extension to host winter ag series in southeastern Montana Jan. 19-23
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  • OpenAI and SoftBank Invest $1 Billion in SB Energy to Power AI Data Centers

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