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Daines’ Bill Protecting Mothers Traveling With Breast Milk Signed Into Law

U.S. Sen. Steve Daines on announced that his bipartisan “BABES Enhancement Act” has been signed into law by President Donald Trump, marking a significant win for parents traveling with breast… Read More

December 6, 2025

Gov. Little Appoints Don Hall to Fill District 25 House Seat

Idaho Governor Brad Little has appointed Don Hall to fill the District 25 House seat vacated by Lance Clow. Hall, who currently serves as Chairman of the Twin Falls County… Read More

December 6, 2025

Montana Awards Over $8 Million in Federal Funding for Affordable Housing Projects

The Montana Department of Commerce announced that six organizations will share more than $8 million in federal funding through the HOME Investment Partnerships Program, the Housing Trust Fund (HTF), and… Read More

December 6, 2025

Millions are about to choose the wrong Medicare plan

Making smart Medicare choices means looking beyond brochures and $0 premiums to compare total costs, networks, and drug coverage. Independent help and new 2026 support programs can make a major… Read More

December 5, 2025

Where cannabis stores cluster, emergency visits climb

A population-based natural experiment investigated how living near cannabis retail stores relates to cannabis-related harms. The researchers found a connection between store exposure and higher rates of harm, with the… Read More

December 4, 2025

Assaults against ICE up 1,153% in 11 months

(The Center Square) – Assaults against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers are up 1,153% in 11 months, according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. As ICE officers continue… Read More

December 3, 2025

Montana State history professor wins two national awards

Historian Catherine Dunlop views wild environments as laboratories for studying how human societies are shaped by natural features and forces. For two months in 2017, she immersed herself in one… Read More

December 1, 2025

Splitting Hairs: Chinese Immigrants, the Queue, and the Boundaries of Political Citizenship

As Chinese immigration to California accelerated across the 19th century, the hairstyle known as the queue — a long, braided pony tail — became the subject of white Americans’ fascination,… Read More

December 1, 2025

Trump vows to pause migration after D.C. shooting

(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump said Thursday he will pause migration from some countries following the shooting of two National Guard members near the White House. The suspected… Read More

November 30, 2025

Trucking Industry Exec Earns UM Honorary Doc

Lana Batts likes to say if you got it, a truck brought it. As a former president of the Truckload Carriers Association and a senior vice president of government affairs… Read More

November 30, 2025

Simple thyroid check in pregnancy may lower autism risk

Persistent thyroid hormone disruption during pregnancy appears to increase the likelihood of autism in children, especially when the imbalance spans multiple trimesters. Regular testing and treatment may help reduce this… Read More

November 30, 2025

In New York, some school secretaries make six-figures and more

(The Center Square) – Secretaries are well known for earning modest wages, but not the ones who work at Pocantico Hills Central School District. At the school district of 500 students outside New York City secretaries make $130,000 and $190,000 a year,… Read More

November 30, 2025

UND Reopens Search for Dean of School of Law

The University of North Dakota is seeking candidates for the position of Dean of its School of Law, reopening the search for a leader to guide the institution into the… Read More

November 29, 2025

Colorado lost record $24 million to data scams in 2024

(The Center Square) – Colorado residents lost a record high $24 million to personal data scams in 2024, according to a data forensics firm. That was four times the amount lost… Read More

November 29, 2025

Fiscal Fallout: States continue to increase budgets despite end of COVID emergency

(The Center Square) – States around the country, hooked on billions of federal dollars that flooded in during COVID, don’t want the party to end. But the pandemic subsided three… Read More

November 29, 2025

Montana State junior wins $10,000 scholarship from energy society

Montana State University junior Molly Coonfield, who is studying electrical engineering with a minor in mechatronics, recently received a $10,000 scholarship from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers’ Power… Read More

November 29, 2025

UM Student Government President, ROTC Cadet Named Rhodes Finalist

A University of Montana student and ROTC cadet, who is serving as UM’s student government president, recently was named a finalist for the oldest and most renowned scholarship in the… Read More

November 28, 2025

Governor and First Lady Invite Montanans to Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting

Governor Greg Gianforte and First Lady Susan Gianforte are inviting Montanans to the 2025 State Capitol Christmas tree lighting ceremony on Monday, December 1. “We’re excited to welcome Montanans back… Read More

November 28, 2025

Attorney General Warns Idahoans of Widespread Jury Duty Scams

Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador issued a consumer alert Friday, warning residents about a growing scam in which fraudsters claim individuals have missed jury duty and face arrest or hefty… Read More

November 28, 2025

Google Drops EU Antitrust Complaint Against Microsoft Amid Regulatory Probe

Google on Friday withdrew its European Union antitrust complaint targeting Microsoft’s cloud computing practices, just a week after EU regulators opened an investigation into whether Microsoft should face scrutiny under… Read More

November 28, 2025

Montanan Katie Verderber to represent Team USA in 2026 Winter Paralympics

Montana attorney Katie Verderber has been selected to represent Team USA in Wheelchair Mixed Curling at the 2026 Winter Paralympic Games in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy. The announcement was made Monday,… Read More

November 28, 2025

North Dakota Supreme Court Justice Daniel Crothers to Retire in 2026

North Dakota Supreme Court Justice Daniel Crothers has notified Governor Kelly Armstrong that he will retire from the state’s highest court on February 28, 2026, after more than two decades… Read More

November 28, 2025

Crypto-Hoarding Company Shares Slide as Market Turbulence Damps Risk Appetite

Shares of companies that stockpile bitcoin and other digital tokens are coming under renewed pressure as fresh volatility sweeps through the cryptocurrency market, raising concerns about stress in a niche… Read More

November 28, 2025

Warburg Pincus to Acquire Raptor Technologies in $1.8 Billion Deal

Warburg Pincus has reached an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Raptor Technologies from private equity firm Thoma Bravo, in a transaction valuing the school safety software provider at… Read More

November 28, 2025

Starbucks Workers’ Union Expands Black Friday Strike to Over 120 Stores

Starbucks’ workers’ union significantly widened its ongoing strike on Black Friday, extending the walkout to more than 120 stores nationwide—nearly double the number that began the action earlier this month—amid… Read More

November 28, 2025

Russia threatens full ban on WhatsApp

Russia’s state communications watchdog warned Friday that it may impose a full nationwide ban on WhatsApp if the platform fails to comply with Russian data and security laws, according to… Read More

November 28, 2025

Attorney General Labrador Secures Judgment Against Vacation Scam Operator

Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador announced Friday a judgment and permanent injunction against Arenal Outdoor Center and its owner, Keith Craig Fletcher, in a consumer protection lawsuit. The ruling bars… Read More

November 28, 2025

64 New Officers Graduate from Montana Law Enforcement Academy

Sixty-four new officers who will serve in 41 agencies across Montana graduated Friday from the Montana Law Enforcement Academy (MLEA), part of the Montana Department of Justice. The academy provides… Read More

November 28, 2025

Montana Heritage Center Completes $60 Million Fundraising Campaign

The Montana Historical Society (MTHS) announced today that its $60 million fundraising campaign for the Montana Heritage Center has been successfully completed, thanks to a final $165,000 gift from the… Read More

November 27, 2025

Montana State to award honorary doctorate to alumnus whose foundation supports injured veterans

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Col. Eric Hastings, a Montana State University alumnus and founder of a national organization that serves traumatically injured servicemen and women, will receive an honorary doctorate… Read More

November 26, 2025

Attorney General Jackley Launches Task Force to Review South Dakota’s Open Meetings Laws

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced the creation of a new Advisory Task Force Committee to review the state’s Open Meetings Laws. The group is scheduled to hold its… Read More

November 25, 2025

Fargo North Law and Justice Students Observe Supreme Court in Action

Fargo North High School’s Law and Justice students took a trip to Bismarck on Thursday, November 20th, for a firsthand look at the judicial process. Led by Social Studies teacher… Read More

November 25, 2025

Gianforte Signs Agreement with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries

During a strategic trade mission to Japan, Governor Greg Gianforte signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) to explore potential investments in data center and energy… Read More

November 24, 2025

Montana Highway Patrol Troopers Honored for Bravery and Excellence

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen honored two Montana Highway Patrol (MHP) troopers Thursday for exceptional acts of bravery and service. Trooper Jourdon Gulick received the MHP’s highest honor, the Award… Read More

November 24, 2025

UM Students Test Business Ideas in 60-Second Contest November 13, 2025

Any business idea usually starts with an elevator pitch – a concise proposal delivered in the time it takes to ride an elevator. University of Montana students interested in entrepreneurship… Read More

November 24, 2025

Supreme Court Temporarily Blocks Ruling Against Texas Congressional Map

The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday temporarily blocked a lower court ruling that found Texas’ 2026 congressional redistricting plan—supported by former President Donald Trump—likely discriminates on the basis of race…. Read More

November 22, 2025

Bitcoin Slides to Seven-Month Low Amid Broad Flight from Risk

Cryptocurrency markets tumbled Friday, with Bitcoin falling to a seven-month low of $80,553, approaching a key technical level that analysts warn could trigger steeper losses. Ether also dropped to a… Read More

November 22, 2025

Bill Ackman Explores Dual IPOs for Pershing Square, New Fund

Billionaire investor Bill Ackman is preparing to take his hedge-fund empire public in a bold two-step move, the Wall Street Journal reported Friday, citing people familiar with the matter. Ackman… Read More

November 22, 2025

Eli Lilly Becomes First Drugmaker to Reach $1 Trillion Valuation

Eli Lilly (LLY.N) hit a historic milestone on Friday, becoming the first pharmaceutical company to reach a $1 trillion market valuation, fueled by soaring demand for its weight-loss treatments. The… Read More

November 22, 2025

Supreme Court Clears Path for Judicial Elections Measure

In a 5–2 decision, the Montana Supreme Court has approved the ballot statement for Constitutional Initiative 132 (CI-132), paving the way for signature gathering to begin on a proposed constitutional… Read More

November 22, 2025

PSC Cuts NorthWestern’s Rate Request by $43 Million

NorthWestern Energy customers will see lower utility bills and receive refunds with interest after the Montana Public Service Commission finalized a sweeping decision in the company’s 2024 electric and natural… Read More

November 22, 2025

Texbase Strengthens Advisory Board with Appointment of Industry Veteran Randy Harward

Texbase, Inc., a leading cloud-based platform that manages supply chain traceability, compliance, certification, and sustainability data for retail, manufacturing, and textile brands, announced today that Randy Harward has joined its… Read More

November 22, 2025

FAA Awards $10K Bonuses to Controllers and Technicians With Perfect Attendance During Shutdown

The Federal Aviation Administration announced Thursday that only 776 air traffic controllers and technicians will receive $10,000 bonuses for maintaining perfect attendance during the recent government shutdown — leaving nearly… Read More

November 22, 2025

Gianforte Tapped to Lead Republican Governors Association

Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte has been elected Chair of the Republican Governors Association (RGA), placing him at the forefront of the GOP’s national effort to expand its roster of governors… Read More

November 19, 2025

DEQ Seeks Public Input on Draft Water Quality Report and Opens Requests for Future Data

The Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is inviting public comment on the state’s 2022-2024 Draft Water Quality Integrated Report and a new pH Assessment Method for Streams and Rivers…. Read More

November 19, 2025

Gov. Rhoden Signs On to President Trump’s School Choice Initiative

Governor Larry Rhoden announced that South Dakota will participate in President Donald J. Trump’s school choice initiative, part of the broader One Big Beautiful Bill program. The initiative allows states… Read More

November 18, 2025

Governor Gordon Outlines “The Essentials” Budget, Emphasizes Wyoming’s Competitive Edge

At the Wyoming Business Alliance’s Governor’s Business Forum in Laramie, Governor Mark Gordon (R-Wyoming) presented his upcoming budget, dubbed “The Essentials,” while urging continued focus on workforce, energy, education, water,… Read More

November 17, 2025

Attorney General Labrador Scores Legal Win Over Satanic Temple’s Challenge to Idaho Abortion Laws

Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador announced a major legal victory Monday after a federal court dismissed a lawsuit filed by The Satanic Temple challenging the state’s pro-life laws. U.S. District… Read More

November 17, 2025

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