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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

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

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

Defense, Energy Departments Launch Joint Nuclear Reactor Initiative

The Department of War said it is partnering with the Department of Energy on what officials described as a landmark initiative to advance next-generation nuclear power for national security applications…. Read More

February 14, 2026

Trump Nominates Katie Lane to Federal Bench in Montana

Donald Trump has nominated Montana attorney Katie Lane to serve as a judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Montana, filling a vacancy created by the departure… Read More

February 14, 2026

Idaho has least childcare regulations, Vermont the most out of the 50 states

(The Center Square) – Idaho ranks as the freest of the 50 states when it comes to childcare regulations, while Vermont is the least free, according to a new report… Read More

February 13, 2026

DEQ, Montana Resources finalize consent order on August water incident in Butte

The Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) announced Friday, Feb. 6, that it has signed an administrative consent order with Montana Resources (MR) to resolve a water backflow incident that… Read More

February 13, 2026

Wyoming Guard graduates Soldiers from 13R Advanced Leader Course at 213th RTI

The Wyoming Army National Guard graduated Soldiers from the Field Artillery Weapons Locating Radar 13R Advanced Leader Course during a ceremony Jan. 30, 2026, at the 213th Regional Training Institute…. Read More

February 13, 2026

Hegseth Reenlists More Than 100 National Guardsmen in Nation’s Capital

More than 100 National Guard personnel from nine different states gathered in front of the Washington Monument on the National Mall in Washington today to recite the oath of enlistment… Read More

February 13, 2026

NASA awards grant to Montana State for quantum space communications

A new $750,000 EPSCoR grant from NASA will help researchers at Montana State University work to limit the impact of atmospheric turbulence in quantum laser communications links between ground stations… Read More

February 13, 2026

Canada looks to shift auto industry away from U.S.

(The Center Square) – Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney wants his nation’s auto industry to look far beyond its usual American market with investments in electric vehicles and other trade… Read More

February 12, 2026

Zinke secures over $27 million for Western Montana roads, bridges, and water projects

Western Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke announced that President Trump has signed the Fiscal Year 2026 Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriation Bill into law, providing more than $27 million in… Read More

February 12, 2026

Los Angeles police chief declines to enforce ICE mask ban

(The Center Square) – California has a new law that prohibits law enforcement from wearing masks, but don’t expect it to be enforced in Los Angeles. At least not when… Read More

February 12, 2026

Poll: Majority prefer Trump’s immigration policies over Biden’s

The Center Square) – A majority of Americans say they prefer President Donald Trump’s approach to border security and immigration than they do former President Joe Biden’s, according to new… Read More

February 11, 2026

Dean Kirkeby Confirmed to South Dakota Game, Fish & Parks Commission

The South Dakota State Senate has confirmed Governor Larry Rhoden’s appointment of Dean Kirkeby to the South Dakota Game, Fish & Parks (GFP) Commission. “South Dakota is the most beautiful… Read More

February 11, 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 11, 2026

House Oversight probes Rep. Ilhan Omar’s husband’s businesses

(The Center Square) – The House Oversight Committee is investigating the rapid rise in value of two companies owned by Rep. Ilhan Omar’s husband, amid concerns over financial transparency and… Read More

February 11, 2026

Commissioner Brown announces preliminary hows slight decline in Marketplace enrollment

Montana State Auditor and Commissioner of Securities and Insurance James Brown announced that preliminary federal data indicates a slight decline in enrollment in Montana’s Health Insurance Marketplace for the 2026… Read More

February 10, 2026

Corey Mock Appointed to NASCIO Executive Committee

Corey Mock, Chief Information Officer for the State of North Dakota, has been appointed to the Executive Committee of the National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO). Mock will… Read More

February 10, 2026

Department of War Launches LYNX Platform to Expand Business Participation in Defense Markets

The Department of War (DoW) Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) today announced the launch of LYNX, a new digital platform designed to help businesses enter, navigate, and compete more… Read More

February 10, 2026

Gov. Rhoden Signs Six Bills Into Law

Governor Larry Rhoden has signed six bills into law, advancing legislation that addresses ballot transparency, administrative rulemaking, education policy, and state regulatory updates. The bills signed include: SB 5, which… Read More

February 10, 2026

Lawsuit alleges illegal property assessments across Montana

A class-action lawsuit filed by two Montana property owners alleges the Montana Department of Revenue (DOR) used illegal appraisal methods that artificially inflated property valuations statewide, forcing many taxpayers to… Read More

February 10, 2026

From Forest to Dance Floor, UM Students Power the 107th Foresters’ Ball

In just a few days, the floors, walls and ceiling of Schreiber Gym will seemingly fade away and transform into a vibrant century-old logging town brought to life with music,… Read More

February 9, 2026

President Trump Launches TrumpRx.gov

President Donald J. Trump officially launched TrumpRx.gov, a new federal platform designed to provide Americans with direct access to dramatically lower prices on dozens of high-cost, brand-name prescription drugs. The… Read More

February 9, 2026

Armstrong launches statewide soil health and habitat initiative

Gov. Kelly Armstrong has rolled out a new statewide effort aimed at improving soil health and expanding wildlife habitat across North Dakota’s rural landscape, announcing the Governor’s Legacy Soil Health… Read More

February 9, 2026

Montana State nursing college receives $2.5 million for scholarships, student success efforts

The Mark and Robyn Jones College of Nursing at Montana State University is set to nearly double its financial support for students after receiving a large grant from the Bedford Falls Foundation – DAF. The $2.5 million gift will go toward scholarships for students… Read More

February 9, 2026

Sheehy secures $32 million for Montana in latest federal funding package

Senator Tim Sheehy (R-Wyo.) announced that Montana will receive $32 million in the latest federal funding package, signed into law by President Trump. The funds are earmarked for critical infrastructure… Read More

February 8, 2026

Treasury Convenes Financial Literacy Commission Meeting on Implementation of Trump Accounts

The U.S. Department of the Treasury this week convened a public meeting of the Financial Literacy and Education Commission (FLEC) focused on implementation and outreach for Trump Accounts, a new… Read More

February 8, 2026

Sheehy introduces bipartisan wildfire and forest management bill

Senator Sheehy (R-MT) joined Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) in introducing the Carbon Resource Innovation Act, a bipartisan bill designed to expand the 45Q carbon capture tax credit to include innovative… Read More

February 8, 2026

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

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