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War Department’s FY27 Budget Prioritizes Nuclear Strength

The War Department is seeking $71 billion to modernize the U.S. nuclear triad — encompassing air, land, and sea-based weapons systems — as part of the fiscal year 2027 budget… Read More

May 2, 2026

House Republicans End DHS Shutdown, Pass Budget Resolution on Border Security

Speaker Mike Johnson delivered remarks after House Republicans ended what he characterized as a Democrat-driven DHS shutdown and passed a budget resolution to fund immigration enforcement and border security for… Read More

May 2, 2026

Sheehy Joins Bipartisan Push to Counter Chinese Mining Abuses

U.S. Senators Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.) and Chris Coons (D-Del.) have introduced the China-Africa Mining Transparency Act of 2026, a bipartisan bill aimed at exposing China’s use of forced labor, child… Read More

May 2, 2026

Tax Refund Program Open to Senior Citizens and Citizens with Disabilities

South Dakota senior citizens and citizens with disabilities have until July 1 to apply for a tax refund through the state’s Tax Refund Program. Eligible individuals may receive a refund… Read More

May 2, 2026

Governor Gordon Joins Members of the Wyoming National Guard in Tunisia for International Security Exercise

Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon joined members of the Wyoming National Guard in Tunisia this week, participating in activities surrounding Exercise African Lion 2026, the largest annual joint military exercise led… Read More

May 2, 2026

Pakistani National Pleads Guilty for Leading an International Human Smuggling Organization

A Pakistani national has pleaded guilty to operating an international human smuggling network that charged migrants as much as $40,000 each to be illegally transported into the United States, the… Read More

May 2, 2026

North Dakota Department of Commerce Opens Applications for Innovate ND Grant Program

The North Dakota Department of Commerce has announced that applications are open for the Innovate ND grant program. Entrepreneurs across the state are encouraged to apply by May 14, 2026,… Read More

May 2, 2026

DOJ Sues New Jersey Over In-State Tuition and Aid for Illegal Aliens

The United States Department of Justice has filed a complaint challenging New Jersey laws that provide in-state tuition rates and financial assistance to illegal aliens, arguing the laws unconstitutionally discriminate… Read More

May 2, 2026

Montana AG Knudsen Stands with Trump Administration on Second Amendment Reforms

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen joined the U.S. Department of Justice and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) at a press conference in Washington, D.C. to support… Read More

May 2, 2026

Gianforte Announces Montana Registered Apprenticeship Program Sees Record Growth

Governor Greg Gianforte announced that the Montana Registered Apprenticeship Program (MRAP), administered by the Montana Department of Labor and Industry (DLI), reported record participation in 2025, reinforcing its role as… Read More

May 2, 2026

New Economic Data Highlights Strength of American Economy

A wave of new economic data is pointing to broad-based strength across the American economy, with improvements in housing, manufacturing, consumer confidence, and the labor market. Housing New residential construction… Read More

May 2, 2026

Daines, Cantwell Raise Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women

U.S. Senators Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) have introduced a bipartisan resolution commemorating May 5th, 2026, as a National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women… Read More

May 2, 2026

Montana Delegation Seeks Funds to Repair St. Mary Canal

U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy, along with Congressmen Ryan Zinke (MT-01) and Troy Downing (MT-02), sent a letter to the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation requesting funding to repair… Read More

May 2, 2026

Knudsen Invokes Supervisory Control Over Gallatin County Attorney’s Office

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen has invoked supervisory control over Gallatin County Attorney Audrey Cromwell, following her failure to issue a memorandum clarifying that Gallatin County may share confidential criminal… Read More

May 2, 2026

Attorney General Jackley Announces Settlement with Purdue Pharma, South Dakota to Receive $10.1 Million

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced that a $7.4 billion settlement reached with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family, for their role in fueling the opioid crisis… Read More

May 2, 2026

Bridger Photonics Unveils New Platform to Streamline Emissions Management

Bridger Photonics, the global leader in emissions detection and intelligence, has announced the launch of Bridger Command™, an interactive emissions management platform designed to help oil and gas operators turn… Read More

May 2, 2026

Justice Friese installed on North Dakota Supreme Court

The North Dakota Supreme Court welcomed its newest member as Justice Friese was officially installed during a formal investiture ceremony. Chief Justice Lisa Fair McEvers was joined by Justices Jon… Read More

May 2, 2026

North Dakota Development Fund Expands Eligibility to Support Rural Businesses

The North Dakota Department of Commerce announced that the North Dakota Development Fund Inc. (NDDF) has expanded its eligibility criteria to include non-primary sector businesses. The change is intended to… Read More

May 2, 2026

Spirit Airlines Ceases Operations

Spirit Airlines announced on May 2 that it was suspending all operations after years of financial hardships, compounded by a recent spike in fuel prices, leaving travelers scrambling for alternative… Read More

May 2, 2026

Berkshire Hathaway Posts Strong First Quarter

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. reported net earnings attributable to shareholders of $10.1 billion in the first quarter of 2026, more than double the $4.6 billion reported in the same period a… Read More

May 2, 2026

Zinke Notches Key Victories as Farm Bill Clears House

Congressman Ryan Zinke announced the House passage of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, commonly known as the Farm Bill, a comprehensive piece of legislation designed to… Read More

May 2, 2026

Stocks Close Out Strong Week

Wall Street capped a strong week with fresh all-time highs on Friday, as upbeat earnings from Apple and hopes for a resolution to the U.S.-Iran conflict helped push major indexes… Read More

May 2, 2026

Montana Leads Nation in Single-Family Home Permit Growth

Montana has topped the nation in year-over-year increases in single-family home permits, according to a new report from the National Association of Home Builders. The Washington, D.C.-based trade association, which… Read More

May 2, 2026

Soldier’s insider trading case puts prediction markets to the test

(The Center Square) – An alleged attempt by a U.S. Army Special Forces soldier to profit from classified military intelligence on a prediction market platform has resulted in the first-ever… Read More

May 1, 2026

University earns national recognition for leadership in innovation and economic engagement

n recognition of its strong commitment to economic engagement, the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) has designated UND as an Innovation & Economic Prosperity (IEP) University. The IEP… Read More

April 30, 2026

UM to Hold Listening Session on Naming of Steve and Shirley Nelson Training Center

The University of Montana will hold an on-campus listening session Wednesday, May 6, to gather public comment on the proposal to rename the Adams Center auxiliary gyms after Steve and… Read More

April 28, 2026

Del Crandall named dean of UND School of Law

After a nationwide search, retired Vice Admiral Darse E. “Del” Crandall, Jr. has been appointed to the position of dean of the School of Law at the University of North… Read More

April 27, 2026

Susan Tuve to Deliver USD’s Commencement

The University of South Dakota has announced that Susan Tuve will deliver the commencement address at USD’s 139th Commencement Ceremonies. The ceremonies will take place on Saturday, May 9, 2026,… Read More

April 26, 2026

Have U.S. consumers gone “K-shaped”? A review of the data

The term “K-shaped economy” arose after the COVID-19 pandemic to characterize the diverging economic paths of high-income Americans and everyone else. It became ubiquitous in 2025, one of the “biggest… Read More

April 25, 2026

Jackson Rancher Sam Mead Announces Run for U.S. Senate

Sam Mead, a Jackson rancher and fifth-generation member of a prominent Wyoming political family, has announced his campaign for the U.S. Senate, becoming the latest Republican to enter the open-seat… Read More

April 25, 2026

Labrador Slams Misleading Political Ads on Child Protection Funding

Raúl Labrador sharply criticized a series of political advertisements he said falsely invoke his office and the state’s Internet Crimes Against Children unit, calling the attacks deceptive and shameful. Labrador’s… Read More

April 25, 2026

Commerce Awards More Than $90,000 to Roundup

The Montana Department of Commerce announced Friday that more than $90,000 in grant funding has been awarded to the Roundup to help complete rehabilitation of the historic Wier Building. The… Read More

April 25, 2026

Gordon Signs Nuclear Agreement Expanding Wyoming Mineral Authority

Mark Gordon has signed a finalized regulatory agreement between the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality and the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, expanding Wyoming’s authority over certain nuclear source materials tied… Read More

April 25, 2026

Navy Commissions USS Idaho

The United States Navy on Saturday commissioned the USS Idaho (SSN-799) during a ceremony at Naval Submarine Base New London, adding the 26th Virginia-class submarine to the fleet. The event… Read More

April 25, 2026

Intel Earnings Signal CPU Demand Is Outrunning Supply

Intel Corporation delivered a quarterly report that suggests one of the most important markets in technology is tightening again: central processing units are in short supply just as demand rebounds…. Read More

April 25, 2026

High-Ranking Los Zetas Member Pleads Guilty to Drug Charges

Daniel Perez Rojas, a former Mexican special forces soldier who rose to near the top of one of the country’s most violent cartels, faces up to life in prison A… Read More

April 25, 2026

Montana, South Korea Sign Driver’s License Reciprocity Agreement

Montana residents living in South Korea and Korean residents living in Montana will soon have an easier path to obtaining local driver’s licenses after state officials signed a new reciprocity… Read More

April 25, 2026

Pentagon Overhauls Small-Business R&D Programs

President Donald Trump has signed legislation reauthorizing two of the federal government’s flagship small-business research programs, clearing the way for a major Pentagon push to speed new technologies from startups… Read More

April 25, 2026

Billings Hosts Anti-Trafficking Summit

A regional anti-human trafficking conference wrapped up in Billings after bringing together law enforcement officers, prosecutors, educators and victim-service advocates from across the Rocky Mountain region for specialized training on… Read More

April 25, 2026

Gianforte, BHE Montana Celebrate New Great Falls Office

Gov. Greg Gianforte joined leaders from BHE Montana in Great Falls to celebrate the opening of the company’s new office and to emphasize the need for affordable, reliable energy as… Read More

April 25, 2026

North Dakota Tourism Conference Showcases Industry Growth in Grand Forks

Nearly 250 tourism and hospitality professionals gathered this week in Grand Forks as the 2026 North Dakota Travel Industry Conference entered its second day with a focus on collaboration, innovation,… Read More

April 25, 2026

South Dakota Open Meeting Commission to Meet April 27

Marty Jackley announced that the South Dakota State Open Meeting Commission will meet Monday, April 27, in Pierre. During the meeting, the commission is expected to announce findings of fact… Read More

April 25, 2026

Wyoming Businesses Eligible for SBA Disaster Loans After Drought Declaration

Small businesses and nonprofit organizations in parts of Wyoming are now eligible for low-interest federal disaster loans following a drought declaration issued by the U.S. Small Business Administration. The assistance… Read More

April 25, 2026

U.S. Expands Iran Crackdown With Sanctions

The U.S. Department of the Treasury intensified its economic pressure campaign against Iran on Friday, sanctioning a major China-based refinery and dozens of shipping firms and vessels accused of helping… Read More

April 25, 2026

Treasury, IRS Move to Tighten Nonprofit Disclosure Rules

The U.S. Department of the Treasury said Friday it plans to overhaul disclosure requirements for tax-exempt organizations, aiming to shed more light on how nonprofits receive and spend public money…. Read More

April 25, 2026

Gianforte Names Advisory Council for Judicial Vacancy

Gov. Greg Gianforte has appointed a seven-member advisory council to help review candidates for the vacant district court judgeship in Montana’s Sixth Judicial District, which serves Park County and Sweet… Read More

April 25, 2026

Law Enforcement Academy Graduates 63 Officers

Sixty-three new law enforcement officers graduated this week from the Montana Law Enforcement Academy and will now begin service with 32 agencies across the state. The academy, which operates under… Read More

April 25, 2026

Gordon Announces He Will Not Seek Third Term

Mark Gordon announced he will not seek a third term as Wyoming governor, confirming his current term will be his last in office. Gordon recently met with his cabinet to… Read More

April 25, 2026

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