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NorthWestern Energy Signs Massive Data Center Power Deals

NorthWestern Energy has announced agreements to supply significant amounts of electricity to two proposed data centers in Montana, with combined power demands set to exceed the capacity of the state’s… Read More

December 28, 2024

Wyoming Transportation Commission Awards $65.7 Million for Infrastructure Projects

The Wyoming Transportation Commission approved nearly $65.7 million in contracts for seven Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) construction projects during its December 19 business meeting. The projects span several counties… Read More

December 28, 2024

Zinke’s National Parks and Public Access Bill Heads to the President’s Desk

Congressman Ryan Zinke announced that the Senate has passed the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act. The EXPLORE Act is a comprehensive, bicameral legislation package that includes Zinke’s… Read More

December 28, 2024

Border crime in Texas linked to child trafficking in Houston area

(The Center Square) – As the largest city closest to the border and a gateway hub for human and drug trafficking and crime linked to cartel and gang violence, Houston… Read More

December 26, 2024

EPA: Methane emissions down 44% in top oil and gas producing basins

(The Center Square) – Methane emissions from the largest oil- and natural gas-producing basins fell 44% between 2011 and 2013, according to newly published data from the Environmental Protection Agency…. Read More

December 26, 2024

Billionaire Democratic supporter calls Inslee’s wealth tax ‘boneheaded’

(The Center Square) – Gov. Jay Inslee’s proposal for a “wealth tax” is drawing sharp criticism from Seattle business leader, entrepreneur and Democratic supporter Nick Hanauer. Hanauer posted on X, ripping… Read More

December 23, 2024

Trump promises to cut ‘hundreds of billions’ in federal spending next year

(The Center Square) – President-elect Donald Trump promised to cut “hundreds of billions” in federal spending in 2025 after demanding Congress pass a short-term measure to fund the government that… Read More

December 22, 2024

Former South Dakota State Employee Indicted on 26 Forgery-Related Charges

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced that Renee Strong, 55, of Springfield, has been indicted on 26 forgery-related charges stemming from alleged crimes committed while she was an employee… Read More

December 21, 2024

South Central Judicial District Presiding Judge Bruce Romanick Announces Retirement

South Central Judicial District Presiding Judge Bruce Romanick has announced he will retire on December 31, 2024, after serving 24 years on the bench. First elected as a District Court… Read More

December 21, 2024

Montana Allocates $37 Million in Federal Housing Tax Credits to Build Affordable Homes

The Montana Department of Commerce announced today the allocation of more than $37 million in federal housing tax credits to support the construction of new affordable housing in five Montana… Read More

December 21, 2024

Montana Receives $3.5 Million Grant to Support Laid-Off Sibanye-Stillwater Mine Workers

Gov. Greg Gianforte, U.S. Senator Steve Daines, U.S. Representative Ryan Zinke, and the Montana Department of Labor & Industry (DLI) today announced that Montana has secured a $3.5 million federal… Read More

December 21, 2024

Lee Johnson Appointed as Division of Criminal Investigation Administrator

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen has announced the appointment of Lee Johnson as the new administrator for the Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI). Johnson, a veteran with over three decades… Read More

December 21, 2024

Middle Schoolers to Compete in National Math Exam at MSU

Middle school students across Montana will test their advanced math skills in the American Mathematics Competition 8 (AMC 8), hosted by the Science Math Resource Center at Montana State University’s… Read More

December 21, 2024

Montana Highway Patrol Seizes Illegal Drugs, Arrests Fugitives in Superior Operation

Montana Highway Patrol  troopers conducted a drug interdiction operation in Superior from December 2 to 6, targeting illicit drugs, firearms tied to trafficking, and fugitives. The operation is part of… Read More

December 21, 2024

Montana Unemployment Rate Holds at Historic Low in November

Montana’s unemployment rate remained at 3.2% in November, continuing an unprecedented stretch of low unemployment that has persisted for 41 consecutive months, with rates at or below 3.4%. The state’s… Read More

December 21, 2024

Montana Eases Process for Veterans to Add Designation to Driver Licenses

In a move aimed at improving services for veterans, the Montana Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) is now accepting additional documentation for veterans to obtain a veteran designation on their state-issued… Read More

December 21, 2024

Government shutdown averted as House, Senate pass CR

(The Center Square) – A government funding stopgap is on its way to President Joe Biden’s desk after the Senate voted 85-11 to pass a 118-page bill to keep the… Read More

December 21, 2024

Frontier Asset Management Launches Actively Managed ETFs on the NYSE

Frontier Asset Management, an independent asset management firm, has officially launched its suite of actively managed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). These ETFs are designed… Read More

December 21, 2024

MSU Graduate School Dean Craig Ogilvie to Step Down

Montana State University announced this week that Craig Ogilvie, dean of the Graduate School and associate vice president of research, will step down from his administrative role at the end… Read More

December 21, 2024

Attorney General Knudsen Sues Biden Administration Over Coal Leasing Halt

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen has filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration over its plan to halt federal coal leasing in the Powder River Basin, a region responsible for… Read More

December 21, 2024

IRS data shows ‘Blue State Exodus’ over past 30 years

(The Center Square) – Millions of residents in blue states have migrated to red states within the past 30 years, according to federal data. A policy group that analyzed the… Read More

December 16, 2024

Federal data: School leaders say 40% of students are behind grade level

(The Center Square) – According to a federal survey of school leaders, 40% of students in the nation’s public schools were behind grade level in one or more subjects at… Read More

December 15, 2024

Wyoming Business Council Welcomes New Team Member

The Wyoming Business Council (WBC) has announced an exciting update to its team, with the addition of a new member and a role transition. These changes reflect the organization’s ongoing… Read More

December 14, 2024

Idaho to Reduce Unemployment Insurance Tax Rate by 20% in 2025

Idaho Governor Brad Little announced today a significant reduction in the state’s unemployment insurance tax rate for 2025, marking a 20% decrease from the previous year. The move is expected… Read More

December 14, 2024

Montana Business Owners Notified to Report Equipment for 2025 Tax Year

The Montana Department of Revenue has issued a reminder to business owners with equipment reporting requirements to submit their reports for Tax Year 2025. Businesses and individuals owning business equipment… Read More

December 14, 2024

Applications Open for Reimagining Rural Program

Montana State University Extension is now accepting applications from rural communities across Montana to participate in Reimagining Rural, a three-part series designed to empower small towns to build stronger partnerships,… Read More

December 14, 2024

Patrik Callis, Montana State’s longest-tenured professor, retires after 56 years

BOZEMAN – In 2006, Patrik Callis predicted in an interview that his retirement from Montana State University would unfold somewhat gradually. He began the process two years later, but didn’t… Read More

December 14, 2024

Biden’s Controversial Clemency Grants to Convicted Officials Spark Outrage

President Joe Biden faced bipartisan criticism this week after granting clemency to two disgraced officials convicted in high-profile corruption cases. The decision, part of a larger clemency package for 1,500… Read More

December 14, 2024

ABC News Settles Trump Defamation Lawsuit for $16 Million, Issues Apology

ABC News has agreed to pay $15 million to a “presidential foundation and museum” and $1 million in legal fees as part of a settlement with President-elect Donald Trump in… Read More

December 14, 2024

Federal judge blocks Albertsons-Kroger merger

(The Center Square) – A federal judge has blocked the $24.6 billion proposed merger between Albertsons and Kroger in response to a lawsuit filed against it by the Federal Trade… Read More

December 14, 2024

Montana State University Students Win Big at Annual Big Idea Challenge

Montana State University students showcased their entrepreneurial spirit at the annual Big Idea Challenge on Nov. 7, earning $10,000 in prize money for innovative projects ranging from sustainable food products… Read More

December 14, 2024

Buffalo Bill Center Acquires Deborah Butterfield’s Striking Sculpture “Portal”

The Whitney Western Art Museum at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West proudly announces the acquisition of Portal, a monumental bronze sculpture by internationally acclaimed artist Deborah Butterfield. Created… Read More

December 11, 2024

Montana State education department works to address statewide teacher shortage

BOZEMAN — At the end of November in Montana, there were 51 openings for special education teachers, and a report on the state’s teacher shortage last year identified special education… Read More

December 11, 2024

North Dakota Development Fund Approves Over $6.6 Million in Loans

The North Dakota Department of Commerce announced that 10 businesses have been approved for a combined total of $6,628,000 in loans through the North Dakota Development Fund, Inc. (NDDF). The… Read More

December 10, 2024

Montana Officials Urge Safe and Sober Driving During National Impaired Driving Prevention Month

Attorney General Austin Knudsen and the Montana Highway Patrol (MHP) are urging drivers to prioritize safety this December as part of National Impaired Driving Prevention Month. In response to an… Read More

December 10, 2024

Idaho Fish and Game Launches Helicopter Surveys and Wildlife Monitoring in Clearwater Region

Beginning this December, Idaho Fish and Game (IDFG) will conduct helicopter surveys and wildlife capture operations across the Clearwater Region. This effort, running through the next couple of months, aims… Read More

December 10, 2024

Montana Attorney General Leads Coalition Defending U.S. Gun Manufacturers

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen is spearheading a coalition of 28 states in urging the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) to protect American firearm manufacturers from liability claims… Read More

December 9, 2024

Governor Gianforte Donates to Warriors & Quiet Waters in Annual Giving Campaign

As part of his fourth annual 12 Days of Giving campaign, Montana Governor Greg Gianforte marked Giving Tuesday by donating a quarter of his annual salary to Warriors & Quiet… Read More

December 9, 2024

Governor Gianforte Appoints Christy Clark as Director of Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks

Governor Greg Gianforte announced today the appointment of Christy Clark as the new Director of the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Parks (FWP). “Christy Clark is a strong leader… Read More

December 8, 2024

Wyoming Aeronautics Commission Schedules December Meeting and Facility Tours in Cheyenne

The Wyoming Aeronautics Commission will convene from December 9-11, 2024, at the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) Headquarters, located at 5300 Bishop Boulevard in Cheyenne. The sessions will take place… Read More

December 8, 2024

23 AGs oppose Biden’s 4th attempt to saddle Americans with student loan debt

(The Center Square) – A group of 23 attorneys general led by Missouri and Kansas has put the Biden administration’s Department of Education on notice about its fourth attempt to… Read More

December 8, 2024

Montana Department of Commerce Opens Applications for 2024 Big Sky Film Grant

The Montana Department of Commerce has announced the opening of the 2024 Big Sky Film Grant (BSFG), offering financial support to filmmakers creating projects that showcase Montana’s unique landscapes, culture,… Read More

December 7, 2024

Hillsdale students write 4k thank-you cards in stark contrast to Yale’s “Transgiving”

(The Center Square) – While some schools across the nation hosted meagerly-attended “Transgivings” around Thanksgiving time, students at Hillsdale College wrote over 4,000 thank-you cards on the school’s annual “Day… Read More

December 7, 2024

Trump nominates former Missouri congressman to serve as IRS commissioner

(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump will nominate former U.S. Rep. Billy Long, a Missouri Republican, as the commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service. Trump announced the news in a Truth… Read More

December 7, 2024

After Trump threatens Mexico, authorities make largest fentanyl bust in history

(The Center Square) – After President-elect Donald Trump vowed to impose tariffs on Mexico and spoke to Mexico’s new president, Claudia Sheinbaum, demanding that Mexico stop facilitating illegal entry into… Read More

December 7, 2024

Governor Doug Burgum Delivers Final Budget Address

Governor Doug Burgum presented his final executive budget to the 69th Legislative Assembly today, outlining a $95 million package aimed at improving housing affordability, accessibility, and stability for the 2025-27… Read More

December 7, 2024

Holiday shopping expected to break records again in 2024

(The Center Square) – Nearly 40% of all Americans plan to shop on Black Friday, to kick off the holiday shopping season. Holiday sales are already expected to once again break… Read More

December 4, 2024

Milwaukee promises $10,000 bonuses to entice police officer transfers

(The Center Square) – The city of Milwaukee is offering a $10,000 sign-on bonus for working police officers who transfer to the Milwaukee Police Department. The initiative, announced by Mayor… Read More

December 3, 2024

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