• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
Digital News Updates
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business

Featured Posts in

Sorry, no content matched your criteria.

All Posts In Jake Eaton

Montana State professor Elizabeth Shanahan receives Fulbright Scholar Award for research in Australia

Elizabeth Shanahan, a professor of political science at Montana State University, has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award to Australia, where she will investigate Australian public responses and policy… Read More

May 21, 2025

Think tank: Trump’s minerals order could benefit Colorado, Arizona, Wyoming

(The Center Square) – A recent Trump administration order that seeks to boost critical mineral production could be a boon for Colorado, Arizona and Wyoming, which are home to key… Read More

May 20, 2025

‘We don’t want the money’: WA trucking industry resists EV mandate

(The Center Square) – The Washington State Department of Ecology is proposing updates to regulations that reduce pollution from new semi-trucks and other commercial vehicles sold in the state. Ecology contends the updates… Read More

May 20, 2025

Homan: Border crossings down, arrests up, ICE finding missing children

(The Center Square) – U.S. Border Czar Tom Homan addressed a group of Republican lawyers at a national policy conference Friday about the status of President Donald Trump’s three primary… Read More

May 19, 2025

Daines Joins Push to Reverse Biden-Era IRS Initiative Targeting Small Businesses

U.S. Senator Steve Daines is calling on the U.S. Department of the Treasury to reverse a Biden-era Internal Revenue Service (IRS) initiative that he and several Republican colleagues argue unfairly… Read More

May 19, 2025

Montana Department of Justice Issues Warning on Dangerous Surge of Carfentanil in Billings

The Montana Department of Justice (MTDOJ) and Billings Police Department (BPD) are alerting the public to a significant and alarming increase in the presence of the deadly synthetic opioid carfentanil… Read More

May 19, 2025

Montana Expands Conduit Bond Financing

The Montana Department of Commerce announced a major expansion in financing options for businesses and nonprofits today, following the enactment of Senate Bill 104, which significantly broadens the reach of… Read More

May 19, 2025

Gianforte Launches Fifth Annual 56 County Tou

Kicking off his fifth annual 56 County Tour, Governor Greg Gianforte hit the road this week, visiting Montanans in Sheridan, Daniels, Roosevelt, McCone, and Richland counties, spotlighting legislative wins, economic… Read More

May 19, 2025

Biden receives support, questions about transparency amid cancer diagnosis

(The Center Square) – Leaders in both political parties are showing former President Joe Biden their support after Biden announced he is dealing with an aggressive form of prostate cancer…. Read More

May 19, 2025

Miles City Student Wins Statewide Law Enforcement Appreciation Poster Contest

Attorney General Austin Knudsen has announced Jordyn Muggli, a fifth-grade student at Lincoln Grade School in Miles City, as the winner of the 2025 Law Enforcement Appreciation Poster Contest, held… Read More

May 19, 2025

UM and Blackfoot Communications Launch Cybersecurity Partnership

The University of Montana and Blackfoot Communications have joined forces to launch a critical new initiative aimed at bolstering cybersecurity defense in Montana’s rural communities. Announced this week, the partnership… Read More

May 19, 2025

Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square Invests $900 Million in Howard Hughes Holdings

Billionaire investor Bill Ackman, through his hedge fund Pershing Square Capital Management, has made a significant move by investing $900 million in Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HHH), increasing his… Read More

May 19, 2025

Montana State Research Development Team Earns National Innovation Award

Montana State University’s Office of Research Development has received national recognition for its innovative efforts to strengthen research collaboration across universities in the western U.S. At the National Organization of… Read More

May 19, 2025

Governor Gianforte Signs Ban on Lab-Grown Meat

Governor Greg Gianforte has signed House Bill 401 into law, banning the manufacture, sale, and distribution of lab-grown meat in Montana. The legislation, aimed at safeguarding the state’s ranching industry,… Read More

May 13, 2025

Montana State Hilleman Scholar among 16 Bobcats chosen for Baucus Leaders Class of 2025

For the second summer in a row, Montana State University student Lukas Kosel has been selected to participate in a cultural exchange program in China through the Max S. Baucus… Read More

May 12, 2025

Rural Community Leaders and Businesses Gather for 2025 Idaho Rural Success Summit

Over 230 attendees, including leaders from Idaho cities and counties, state and federal agencies, business owners, and community organizations, convened for the fourth annual Idaho Rural Success Summit held in… Read More

May 10, 2025

NI Holdings, Inc. Reports Strong First Quarter Results for 2025

NI Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: NODK) announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025, highlighting continued underwriting profitability and solid growth across its core personal line segments,… Read More

May 10, 2025

Gov. Armstrong Meets with EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin

Governor Kelly Armstrong of North Dakota met with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin today to discuss critical issues affecting the state’s energy and agriculture sectors. The meeting… Read More

May 10, 2025

Brown Announces Settlement with Vanguard Over Target Retirement Fund

Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance James Brown announced a significant settlement with Vanguard Marketing Corporation and The Vanguard Group, Inc., resolving an investigation into unexpected capital gains tax distributions… Read More

May 10, 2025

Bridger Aerospace Reports Record First Quarter as Wildfire Activity Expands

Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BAER), one of the nation’s leading aerial firefighting companies, reported record first-quarter revenue of $15.6 million for the period ending March 31, 2025 —… Read More

May 10, 2025

Sheehy Leads Letter Backing Trump’s Efforts to Tackle Wildfire Crisis

U.S. Senator Tim Sheehy (R–Mont.) led a coalition of 16 Republican lawmakers in sending a letter to former President Donald J. Trump, voicing strong support for potential executive action aimed… Read More

May 10, 2025

First-Gen Griz Grad Turns Ranching Work Ethic into Business Success

Growing up on a ranch in Twin Bridges, Carl Shaw never thought about going to college. Nobody in his family had gone to college, but when Shaw was in high… Read More

May 10, 2025

A passion for printing: Montana State’s letterpress collection documented in artist books

More than 400 cases of metal and wood letters line the shelves of Montana State University’s letterpress studio. The pieces of type, made from carving letters into wood blocks or… Read More

May 10, 2025

Knudsen Marks MMIP Awareness Day

In recognition of Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) Awareness Day, Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen reaffirmed his office’s commitment to addressing the disproportionate impact of violence on tribal communities… Read More

May 10, 2025

Construction Begins on New Signal Peak Energy Ice Arena in Billings

Community leaders, local businesses, and young athletes gathered this week to break ground on the highly anticipated Signal Peak Energy Ice Arena, a new multi-sport facility set to transform youth… Read More

May 10, 2025

Gianforte Celebrates Small Business Week with Visit to Innovative Billings Greenhouse

As part of Small Business Week, Governor Greg Gianforte visited Swanky Roots, a family-run aquaponics greenhouse in Billings, to celebrate local entrepreneurship and highlight the role of small businesses in… Read More

May 10, 2025

Daines, Cornyn Introduce Bill Seeking Death Penalty for Illegal Immigrants Convicted of Killing Americans

U.S. Senator Steve Daines (R-MT) joined Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) and several Republican colleagues in introducing legislation that would allow the death penalty for illegal immigrants convicted of murdering American… Read More

May 10, 2025

Zinke Receives Top Conservation Honor from Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership

The Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership (TRCP) has awarded Congressman Ryan Zinke (R-MT-01) its highest honor, the James D. Range Conservation Award, recognizing his leadership in wildlife conservation and protection of… Read More

May 10, 2025

Montana Attorney General Leads 26-State Coalition Challenging Hawaii Gun Ban at Supreme Court

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen is leading a 26-state coalition urging the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a Hawaii law that imposes broad restrictions on where law-abiding citizens can carry… Read More

May 10, 2025

Wyoming Air National Guard to Receive C-130J Super Hercules Upgrade

The Wyoming Air National Guard has been selected to receive the C-130J Super Hercules, a modern upgrade to replace its aging fleet of C-130H aircraft. This announcement marks a significant… Read More

May 10, 2025

Gov. Little Announces Appointments to Judiciary and Commission on Hispanic Affairs

Governor Brad Little announced today the appointment of Megan Marshall as the new District Judge for the Second Judicial District and Annette Valenzuela Tipton as the new Executive Director of… Read More

May 10, 2025

Two Startups Secure $255,000 in Funding Through North Dakota’s Angel Match Program

The North Dakota Department of Commerce announced today that Tugboat Solutions, Inc. and Verdethos, Inc. have been approved for a combined total of $255,000 in funding through the state’s Angel… Read More

May 10, 2025

Montana State senior documents rural stories in master’s filmmaking program

Marit Ehmke, a soon-to-be graduate of Montana State University, cherished her dad’s old Nikon camera. It was a trusty sidekick as she documented grain elevators and flora near her family’s wheat… Read More

May 10, 2025

Senator Daines Introduces Bill to  Support Montana Trucking and Agriculture

U.S. Senator Steve Daines (R-MT) has introduced new legislation aimed at protecting Montana’s trucking and agriculture industries from what he calls a “dangerous and unnecessary” federal mandate. The bill, titled… Read More

May 10, 2025

Trump Nominates Kurt Alme as U.S. Attorney for Montana

President Donald Trump has nominated Kurt Alme to serve as the U.S. Attorney for Montana, a move that has garnered strong support from Montana’s U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Tim… Read More

May 10, 2025

Zinke and Vasquez Launch Bipartisan Congressional Caucus to Safeguard America’s Public Lands

In a rare display of cross-party collaboration, U.S. Representatives Ryan Zinke (R-MT-01) and Gabe Vasquez (D-NM-02) have announced the formation of the Public Lands Caucus, a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers… Read More

May 10, 2025

Proof of citizenship for voter registration, voter ID fails in Michigan

(The Center Square) – Michigan House Democrats killed a chance for voters to decide on a constitutional amendment that would require proof of citizenship to register to vote and an ID… Read More

May 8, 2025

Montana State University creates new master’s degree program dedicated to manufacturing

Montana State University has appointed Kevin Amende, associate professor of mechanical and industrial engineering, to oversee its new master’s degree program dedicated to manufacturing, which is set to admit its… Read More

May 7, 2025

SCOTUS decision on religious charter schools will carry widespread ramifications

(The Center Square) – In a case that could have major implications for the American public school system, the U.S. Supreme Court is considering whether religious charter schools, which are… Read More

May 6, 2025

Wyoming Delegation Supports Trump’s Order To Defund NPR And PBS

U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyoming,  said she supports President Donald Trump’s executive order to end tax funds for the left-leaning outlets PBS and NPR. U.S. Sens. John Barrasso and Cynthia… Read More

May 6, 2025

Wyoming Republicans Elect Sheridan’s Bryan Miller As New Party Chairman

The Wyoming Republican Party has new leadership, electing Sheridan resident Bryan Miller to be the new chairman at the party’s meeting here Saturday. Miller beat out Jackson resident Rebecca Bextel by a… Read More

May 5, 2025

U.S. Lumber Coalition Accuses Canada of Dodging Responsibility for Unfair Softwood Lumber Trade Practices

The U.S. Lumber Coalition is sounding the alarm over what it describes as Canada’s ongoing attempts to sidestep accountability for unfair softwood lumber trade practices, which the coalition claims have… Read More

May 4, 2025

Anheuser-Busch Produces 100 Millionth Can of Emergency Drinking Water for U.S. Communities

Anheuser-Busch has reached a major milestone in its long-standing disaster relief efforts, producing its 100 millionth can of emergency drinking water for U.S. communities in need since launching the initiative… Read More

May 4, 2025

Trump Signals Extension of TikTok Divestment Deadline

President Donald Trump announced he may extend the June 19 deadline for ByteDance, the China-based parent company of TikTok, to sell the popular short-video app’s U.S. assets. The statement came… Read More

May 4, 2025

Lummis Behind Bill To Force U.S. Mint To Stop Making Pennies

Pennies still find use at the Diamond Horseshoe Café in Cheyenne, where some of the clientele prefer to pay their breakfast and lunch tabs in cash. The use of pennies is in spite… Read More

May 4, 2025

Stocks Soar as Trade Hopes Fuel Nine-Day Streak

U.S. stocks capped a robust week with the S&P 500 climbing 2.9% to 5,686.67, marking its ninth consecutive daily gain—the longest winning streak since 2004. The Nasdaq Composite surged 3.4%… Read More

May 4, 2025

Amazon Sellers Stockpile Inventory Amid Tariff Hike, But Relief May Be Short-Lived

Amazon is working to reassure investors as sweeping new tariffs threaten to disrupt its sprawling e-commerce ecosystem, particularly for small third-party sellers who form the backbone of its online marketplace…. Read More

May 4, 2025

Gov. Gianforte Signs MEPA Reform Package, Aims to Boost Energy Sector and Cut Red Tape

Governor Greg Gianforte on Monday signed into law a suite of five bills overhauling the Montana Environmental Policy Act (MEPA), a move he says will protect the environment while streamlining… Read More

May 4, 2025

  • « Go to Previous Page
  • Page 1
  • Interim pages omitted …
  • Page 3
  • Page 4
  • Page 5
  • Page 6
  • Page 7
  • Interim pages omitted …
  • Page 32
  • Go to Next Page »
Digital News Updates Logo

Recent News Posts

  • Montana State opens quantum computing facility
  • Montana Historical Society Revives Lecture Series, Launches Statewide Book Club
  • Carter County Man Charged With Sexual Abuse of Children
  • Montana State Auditor Warns of Rising Cryptocurrency ATM Scams

Recent Politics Posts

  • Knudsen Leads 23-State Coalition Urging EPA to Stop Funding Climate Advocacy Group
  • Montana Delegation Urges President Trump to Impose Tariffs on Russian Palladium
  • Montana AG Leads 22-State Coalition Asking Supreme Court to Hear Parental Rights Case
  • Governor Little Signs Executive Order to Streamline State Government

Recent Business Posts

  • Montana State opens quantum computing facility
  • Warren Buffett Marks 95th Birthday With Reflection on Legacy, Berkshire’s Future
  • Montana Commerce Department Launches New Loan Program for Rural Businesses
  • CNBC Ranks North Dakota Most Business-Friendly State for Fourth Straight Year

Copyright © 2025 Digital News Updates, All Rights Reserved.