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Knudsen urges expanded House Judiciary investigation into judicial bias

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen joined a 22-state coalition urging the U.S. House Judiciary Committee to broaden its ongoing investigation into improper influence on federal proceedings to include the Federal… Read More

February 8, 2026

Governor Gianforte announces members of Licensing Reform Task Force

Governor Greg Gianforte announced the membership of the Licensing Reform Task Force, fulfilling his commitment to streamline state government and make it easier for Montanans to enter the workforce. Established… Read More

February 7, 2026

War Department Invites 25 Vendors to Compete in Phase I of Drone Dominance Program

The War Department announced today that 25 vendors have been selected to compete in Phase I of the Drone Dominance Program (DDP), a sweeping acquisition reform initiative aimed at rapidly… Read More

February 7, 2026

Governor Gordon Launches “Essential Budget” Tour Across Wyoming

Governor Mark Gordon will kick off a statewide tour, The Essential Budget: Protecting and Powering Wyoming’s Future, to outline the priorities and key decisions of the upcoming legislative budget session…. Read More

February 6, 2026

Montana State accounting students to offer free tax help

ccounting students from Montana State University’s Jake Jabs College of Business and Entrepreneurship are offering free help preparing tax returns for MSU students and community members who made less than $60,000 last year. The 2026… Read More

February 6, 2026

Three South Dakota Teachers and One School Counselor Earn National Board Certification in 2025

Four South Dakota education professionals were recognized in 2025 for achieving National Board Certification, one of the most prestigious credentials in the teaching and school counseling professions. The South Dakota… Read More

February 5, 2026

New Program Aims to Turn Every American Into a Shareholder

A new federal investment initiative dubbed “Trump Accounts” was unveiled this week as a signature economic policy aimed at expanding private ownership and long-term wealth building for American families, with… Read More

February 5, 2026

Montana Unemployment Holds at 3.4%

Montana’s unemployment rate rose slightly to 3.4 percent in December, extending the state’s streak of over four consecutive years with unemployment at or below that level, according to the Montana… Read More

February 5, 2026

North Dakota to Join Federal Tax Credit Program Supporting K-12 Scholarships

North Dakota will participate in a new federal program offering tax credits for donations to organizations that provide K-12 education scholarships, Governor Kelly Armstrong announced Wednesday. The program allows taxpayers… Read More

February 4, 2026

Working Families Tax Cuts Bring Larger Refunds, Higher Paycheck

As the 2026 tax filing season begins, millions of Americans are seeing larger refunds, increased take-home pay, and new opportunities to build long-term financial security under the Working Families Tax… Read More

February 4, 2026

Livingston Man Sentenced to Life for 2022 Murder

A Livingston man has been sentenced to life in prison for the 2022 murder of a man, Attorney General Austin Knudsen announced Monday. Skyler Griebel, 33, was convicted in October… Read More

February 3, 2026

Gov. Little, VA Secretary Doug Collins Highlight Federal-State Partnership for Idaho Veterans

Governor Brad Little and U.S. Senator Jim Risch welcomed U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Doug Collins to Boise, spotlighting Idaho’s strengthened partnership with the federal government in serving… Read More

February 3, 2026

Zinke Secures Over $8 Million for Western Montana

Western Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke announced that President Trump has signed H.R. 6938, the 2026 Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, which includes… Read More

February 3, 2026

Medal of Honor Monday: Army Tech. 5th Grade Eric Gibson

Army Tech. 5th Grade Eric Gibson served as a cook during World War II, but his desire for more led him to work out a deal with his superiors to… Read More

February 2, 2026

State Insurance Commissioner Holds Listening Session in Libby After Historic Flooding

One month after historic wind and flooding events battered communities across Northwest Montana, state insurance officials returned to the region this week to hear directly from residents and provide guidance… Read More

February 1, 2026

Kootenai County Woman Sentenced for Medicaid Fraud

Attorney General Raúl Labrador announced that Tracy Hofius, 49, was sentenced on January 21, 2026, for Public Assistance Provider Fraud stemming from her time as Executive Director of the North… Read More

February 1, 2026

Sen. Daines Highlights Tribal Public Safety Needs

U.S. Senator Steve Daines called for increased public safety resources for Montana tribes and commended tribal efforts to protect youth and families during a Senate Indian Affairs Committee hearing featuring… Read More

February 1, 2026

Gov. Gianforte, Lt. Gov. Juras Honor Broadcasting Pioneer Norma Smith with Spirit of Montana Award

Governor Greg Gianforte and Lieutenant Governor Kristen Juras presented Norma Smith with the Spirit of Montana Award in a ceremony at the Great Falls Rescue Mission, recognizing her decades-long contributions… Read More

January 31, 2026

Montana State physics professor Yves Idzerda to give Feb. 17 provost’s lecture on second quantum revolution

As a new graduate of Washington University in St. Louis with degrees in engineering and physics, Yves Idzerda considered himself an electrical engineer first. While interviewing for his first post-baccalaureate… Read More

January 31, 2026

Border Czar Homan Highlights Ongoing Immigration Enforcement Efforts

White House Border Czar Tom Homan held a press conference in Minneapolis to update the public on ongoing immigration enforcement operations in Minnesota, emphasizing the removal of dangerous criminal aliens… Read More

January 31, 2026

Governor Rhoden Signs First Bill of Session, Funding Major Rural Health Initiative

South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden has signed House Bill 1044 into law, appropriating funding for the Rural Health Transformation Program — marking the first piece of legislation he has approved… Read More

January 31, 2026

Antitrust Suit Targets Union Pacific Over Rural Rail Access

Thirteen farmers from Kansas and Colorado, along with Weskan Grain and Colorado Pacific Railroad (CXR), filed an antitrust lawsuit Tuesday in the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas… Read More

January 31, 2026

Treasury Exposes and Disrupts Hamas’s Covert Support Network

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced a sweeping action against Hamas-linked organizations and individuals operating covertly through charitable and nonprofit entities. The effort… Read More

January 31, 2026

Treasury Department Cancels Booz Allen Hamilton Contracts Over Data Security Concerns

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that the department has canceled all existing contracts with consulting firm Booz Allen Hamilton, citing concerns over wasteful spending and failures to protect sensitive… Read More

January 31, 2026

Commerce Awards $600,000 in Grants to 11 Montana Main Street Communities

Eleven Montana communities will share $600,000 in grant funding through the Montana Main Street (MMS) Program to support revitalization projects aimed at strengthening downtowns and local businesses. “The MMS Program… Read More

January 30, 2026

Businesses close in Minnesota for anti-ICE ‘economic blackout’

(The Center Square) – Defending Education’s federal privacy complaint filed last month alleges that Seattle Public Schools is violating two federal laws – the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act… Read More

January 30, 2026

AG Jackley’s Bill Enhancing Penalties for Controlled Substances in Prisons Passes Senate

Attorney General Marty Jackley’s bill to strengthen penalties for the use, possession, and distribution of controlled substances in South Dakota correctional facilities has passed the Senate. Senate Bill 42 was… Read More

January 29, 2026

Rhoden Requests Supreme Court Advisory Opinion on Lt. Governor’s Tie-Breaking Vote

Governor Larry Rhoden has formally requested an advisory opinion from the South Dakota Supreme Court to clarify whether the Lieutenant Governor, while serving as President of the Senate, has the… Read More

January 29, 2026

North Dakota Development Fund Approves Over $452,000 in Q4 Loans

The North Dakota Department of Commerce announced that three companies received a combined total of $452,500 in loans through the North Dakota Development Fund Inc. (NDDF) during the fourth quarter… Read More

January 29, 2026

Armstrong: North Dakota’s Growth Continues with Record Population Nearing 800,000

North Dakota’s population continues to climb, reaching a record 799,358 residents as of July 1, 2025, according to U.S. Census estimates, marking the state’s fourth consecutive year of growth. State… Read More

January 29, 2026

Gov. Gianforte Highlights Workforce Training Opportunities at Great Falls College

Governor Greg Gianforte visited Great Falls College to spotlight workforce training programs designed to prepare Montanans for in-demand careers and support the state’s growing economy as part of his 406… Read More

January 29, 2026

Study Shows Eliminating State Income Taxes Could Boost GDP, Wages, and Business Growth

A new analysis highlights the potential economic benefits for states that eliminate personal income taxes, showing significant gains in GDP, wages, and entrepreneurial activity, along with an influx of high-income… Read More

January 29, 2026

Attorney General Jackley to Argue South Dakota Has Jurisdiction Over Mayday Health Case in New York Federal Court

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced he will personally appear Thursday in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York to argue that South Dakota courts,… Read More

January 29, 2026

ABA can’t end anti-white scholarship discrimination lawsuit

The American Bar Association can’t escape a lawsuit accusing the group, tasked with setting national ethical and professional standards for lawyers and judges, of discriminating against white law school students… Read More

January 29, 2026

Fearless Since 1962: How the SEALs Became the Navy’s Most Elite Force

For decades, the Navy SEALs have been among the most recognized names of the U.S. military’s elite warfighters. This month marks 64 years since the establishment of this storied force,… Read More

January 28, 2026

The Long Gray Line Remains Unbroken: ‘Legacy Gold’ Rings Link West Point Grads

As one of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point’s most personal traditions, the ring melt allows current cadets to “grip hands” with previous generations of graduates during a solemn,… Read More

January 28, 2026

Montana Opts In to Federal Tax Credit Scholarship Program

Montana has formally opted in to a new Federal Tax Credit Scholarship Program, opening the door for taxpayers to receive a federal tax credit when they donate to nonprofit organizations… Read More

January 28, 2026

U.S. Targets Costa Rican Drug Trafficking Ring

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced a major action against a Costa Rica-based cocaine trafficking and money laundering network, designating five Costa Rican… Read More

January 28, 2026

AGs call on ‘climate cartel’ to uphold consumer protections

(The Center Square) – Six state attorneys general called on the nonprofit climate company Ceres, Inc. to halt all conduct they say is in violation of antitrust and consumer protection… Read More

January 27, 2026

Looking Back at the Military’s Role in America’s 150th Birthday Celebration

Since 1826, the nation has marked its 50-year milestones with semicentennial celebrations on Independence Day. This year, the United States’ 250th birthday, will be its fifth semicentennial jubilee.   The… Read More

January 27, 2026

Montana DPHHS Held Liable for Delayed Reporting in Child Rape Case

A Montana jury has found the state’s child protection agency negligent for failing to promptly notify police after learning that a 12-year-old girl had been raped and became pregnant. The… Read More

January 27, 2026

Defending Ed targets Seattle schools with federal privacy complaint over gender policies

(The Center Square) – Defending Education’s federal privacy complaint filed last month alleges that Seattle Public Schools is violating two federal laws – the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act… Read More

January 26, 2026

Walking the Mission With Task Force Swampfox

Rain hangs in the air as the city settles into a Friday-night rhythm. Streetlights cast a soft sheen on wet pavement near the Navy Yard, and the metro subway stations… Read More

January 26, 2026

New Construction Sector Analysis Highlights Record Growth

Montana’s construction industry continues to surge, driving economic growth, creating thousands of high-paying jobs, and fueling demand for skilled workers across the state, according to a new analysis released by… Read More

January 26, 2026

Republicans’ Working Families Tax Cuts Strengthen Families, Support Life

President Trump and Congressional Republicans have enacted the Working Families Tax Cuts, a landmark pro-life, pro-family package designed to empower parents, support children, and expand opportunities for working families across… Read More

January 26, 2026

President Signs Veterans Support and Accountability Legislation Into Law

President Donald Trump has signed three pieces of legislation aimed at improving services, support, and accountability for veterans. The new laws address housing, funding transparency, and vocational training for those… Read More

January 26, 2026

DOJ Office of Consumer Protection Prevented Montanans From Losing $1.67 Million in 2025

The Montana Department of Justice’s Office of Consumer Protection (OCP) prevented Montanans from losing an estimated $1.67 million to scams and fraudulent business practices in 2025, according to figures released… Read More

January 26, 2026

First Lady Melania Trump to Ring Opening Bell at New York Stock Exchange

First Lady Melania Trump is scheduled to ring the opening bell of the New York Stock Exchange on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, marking a high-profile moment following what the White… Read More

January 26, 2026

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