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WA GOP chair doesn’t think Dems are serious about Inslee’s proposed wealth tax

(The Center Square) – Last month, outgoing Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee proposed a 1% tax on an individual’s wealth above $100 million as part of a plan to plug… Read More

January 8, 2025

Governor Greg Gianforte Sworn in for Second Term as Montana Governor

On the steps of the Montana State Capitol, Governor Greg Gianforte was officially sworn in Monday for his second term as the 25th Governor of Montana. Accompanied by his wife,… Read More

January 7, 2025

Venezuelan prison gang crime, arrests confirmed in 22 U.S. states

(The Center Square) – Of the more than 14 million illegal border crossers reported under the Biden administration, an unknown number of violent Venezuelan Tren de Aragua prison gang members… Read More

January 6, 2025

House adopts contentious rules that make ousting speaker more difficult

(The Center Square) – After a brief and intense debate, lawmakers passed the Republican-proposed House rules package, 215-209, for the incoming 119th Congress Friday evening. Besides typical procedural updates and… Read More

January 5, 2025

Gianforte, Knudsen Highlight Efforts During Human Trafficking Prevention Month

Attorney General Austin Knudsen and Governor Greg Gianforte marked Human Trafficking Prevention Month by urging Montanans to recognize the signs of human trafficking and report any suspected activity to combat… Read More

January 4, 2025

MSU’s Montana Manufacturing Extension Center releases 2024 report

BOZEMAN — Workers in Montana’s manufacturing sector saw their wages increase by nearly $8,000 on average over the past year, according to a new report released by the Montana Manufacturing… Read More

January 4, 2025

Former Helena Nurse Accused of Sexual Abuse of ICU Patient Appears in Court

Aaron Gams, a former nurse at St. Peters Health, appeared in Lewis & Clark County Justice Court on Tuesday, facing a felony charge of abusing a vulnerable adult. The allegations… Read More

January 4, 2025

Tim Sheehy Sworn in as U.S. Senator, Marks Historic Day for Montana

In a moment hailed as historic for Montana, Tim Sheehy was officially sworn in as the state’s newest U.S. Senator. Senator Steve Daines, who escorted Sheehy to the Senate floor… Read More

January 4, 2025

Montana State University’s Spirit of the West Marching Band Heads to Frisco for FCS Championship

Montana State University’s Spirit of the West marching band will join the Bobcat football team in Frisco, Texas, for the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) national game on Monday, Jan. 6,… Read More

January 4, 2025

Montana Supreme Court Orders New Environmental Review for Laurel Gas Plant While Allowing Operations to Continue

In a closely watched decision Friday, the Montana Supreme Court ruled that state regulators failed to conduct an adequate environmental review of NorthWestern Energy’s Laurel natural gas plant. The ruling,… Read More

January 4, 2025

Montana DOJ Seeks Applicants for Tow Truck Complaint Resolution Committee

The Montana Department of Justice is accepting applications to fill three positions on the Tow Truck Complaint Resolution Committee. The available roles include a representative from the tow truck industry… Read More

January 4, 2025

Republicans tell Johnson ‘zero room for error’ after House speaker reelection

(The Center Square) – Following a tense and interrupted first roll call, enough Republican U.S. representatives ultimately voted for House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., winning him re-election in a tight… Read More

January 4, 2025

Daines Helps Montanans Recover Nearly $5 Million from Federal Government in 2024

U.S. Senator Steve Daines announced that his office facilitated the recovery of nearly $5 million for Montana residents in 2024, assisting constituents in resolving federal government issues and closing hundreds… Read More

January 4, 2025

Violent Venezuelan prison gang members expand operations in western states

(The Center Square) – Members of the violent Venezuelan prison gang, Tren de Aragua (TdA), continue to expand criminal operations in western states, including in Arizona, Colorado, Utah and Wyoming…. Read More

January 2, 2025

Pornhub to block access in 13 states as age-verification laws expand across U.S.

(The Center Square) − Pornhub will soon be inaccessible in 13 states after lawmakers passed a slurry of restrictions for social media and other internet sites. The bills require certain age… Read More

January 1, 2025

Which state is the most taxpayer-friendly?

The Cowboy State has once again won the tax rodeo for having the most competitive tax structure according to the Tax Foundation. The Tax Foundation recently released its 2025 State Competitiveness… Read More

December 31, 2024

Northwest power planners challenged by increasing demand of data centers

(The Center Square) – With energy-intensive artificial intelligence, or AI, consuming more electricity than traditional data-center activities, reliability of the electrical grid should be the top priority, according to the… Read More

December 31, 2024

Another federal court rules against DACA, this time related to health care

(The Center Square) – Another federal court has ruled against the federal program, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), arguing a Biden administration plan to provide free health care to… Read More

December 31, 2024

Gender transition procedures for minors receive increased scrutiny from emboldened GOP

(The Center Square) – Gender transition procedures on minors face intensifying scrutiny as the transgender-friendly Biden administration prepares to step down, with Republican lawmakers demanding a federal health agency reveal… Read More

December 30, 2024

Montana Housing Market Enters Deep Freeze

Montana Housing Market Faces “Frozen” Conditions Amid Affordability Crisis Montana’s housing market is experiencing what experts describe as a deep freeze, and a single statistic highlights why: roughly 80% of… Read More

December 30, 2024

Report says Florida’s citrus industry crop is down 90% from two decades before

(The Center Square) – A report by a nonpartisan nonprofit says Florida’s citrus industry’s production has dropped 90% in the last 20 years and offers solutions back to primacy. The report… Read More

December 29, 2024

King County purchases 120 Tesla Model Y vehicles for car-share services

(The Center Square) – King County Metro is adding 120 electric vehicles to its vanpool fleet as part of an ongoing effort to separate from carbon-emitting vehicles. Vanpool services entail… Read More

December 28, 2024

Wyoming Education Savings Account Program to Launch in January

Wyoming families will soon have greater access to educational choices as the first phase of the Wyoming Education Savings Account (ESA) application process goes live on January 1, 2025. The… Read More

December 28, 2024

Montana State names endowed chair in precision agriculture

BOZEMAN – As Montana State University’s College of Agriculture develops new programming to continue training the agricultural scientists and producers of the future, a new endowed chair will oversee research… Read More

December 28, 2024

Secretary Jacobsen: Protecting the treasures that make Montana the Treasure State

Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen continued her efforts to safeguard Montana’s natural resources and public access while generating significant revenue for the state’s schools during the December meeting of the… Read More

December 28, 2024

District Court Judge-Elect Charged in Drug Investigation

Kenneth Britton “Britt” Cotter, 48, who was recently elected District Court Judge for Lake and Sanders counties, has been charged with one count of solicitation to commit criminal distribution of… Read More

December 28, 2024

DNRC Announces Record $92 Million Investment in Montana Public Schools

In a historic milestone, the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) has announced the investment of more than $92 million in public schools, marking a record-breaking revenue contribution… Read More

December 28, 2024

Daines Secures Key Committee Assignments for 119th Congress

U.S. Senator Steve Daines has announced his committee assignments for the 119th Congress, taking on influential roles in the Senate Committees on Finance, Foreign Relations, Energy and Natural Resources, and… Read More

December 28, 2024

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

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