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Montana Leads 17-State Coalition Challenging Racial Discrimination in DEI Training

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen is spearheading a 17-state coalition urging the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals to reverse a lower court ruling that dismissed a lawsuit challenging mandatory workplace… Read More

May 4, 2025

Warren Buffett Announces Retirement as Berkshire Hathaway CEO at Annual Meeting

Warren Buffett, the 94-year-old investing legend known as the Oracle of Omaha, announced his retirement as chief executive of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. at the company’s annual meeting Saturday, marking the… Read More

May 4, 2025

Abbott signs Texas’ first school choice bill into law

(The Center Square) – Gov. Greg Abbott on Saturday signed Texas’ first school choice bill into law. Abbott signed “the largest day one school choice program in the United States… Read More

May 4, 2025

Poll: Immigration policies have improved under Trump

(The Center Square) – A plurality of Americans feel the country’s immigration policies have improved since President Donald Trump took office, according to a new poll. The Center Square Voter’s… Read More

April 30, 2025

State Treasurer Plans To Invest Billions To Help Bring Manufacturing To Wyoming

State Treasurer Curt Meier has an innovative plan to help the Cowboy State’s economy. “I think opportunity and necessity is the mother of expansion,” he said. Meier told Cowboy State… Read More

April 30, 2025

Wyoming Power Plant May Be Proving Ground For Emissions-Free Coal Burning

PacifiCorp confirmed this week it’s moving ahead with a plan that could ultimately retire the iconic smokestacks of its Dave Johnston Power Plant seen to the north while driving between Glenrock and Casper, Wyoming…. Read More

April 29, 2025

Federal regulations cost average American household $16,000 a year, group finds

(The Center Square) – Federal regulations cost taxpayers trillions of dollars annually, with the average American household paying roughly $16,000 per year in hidden costs, according to a new report. The… Read More

April 28, 2025

Lummis Has More Than $1.5M So Far For 2026 Race, Campaign Finance Reports Show

The first quarter financial reports for Congress are in and U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis is seeing the green. Lummis now has more than $1.5 million cash-on-hand heading into the 2026… Read More

April 28, 2025

Montana governor courts Colorado gun makers after state restricts semi-auto guns

(The Center Square) – Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte is pitching gun manufacturers based in Colorado to relocate to his state. Gianforte, whose office posted a video to social media on… Read More

April 27, 2025

Finalists announced for Montana State’s $100K Venture Competition

Montana State University has announced the finalists for the $100K Venture Competition, which is hosted annually by the Jake Jabs College of Business and Entrepreneurship and the MSU Blackstone LaunchPad…. Read More

April 27, 2025

Wyoming Activities Association Consider Allowing High School Athletes To Get Paid

High school athletes in Wyoming may be soon able to make money off their athletic performance. That’s because the Wyoming High School Activities Association (WHSAA) is considering a policy that… Read More

April 26, 2025

Montana State University to Honor 2,465 Graduates at Spring Commencement on May 9

Montana State University (MSU) will celebrate its 142nd spring commencement on Friday, May 9, awarding 2,465 degrees during two ceremonies at the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse. The events, scheduled for 10… Read More

April 25, 2025

Stockman Bank Donates $250,000 to Support Mental Health and Genetics Care for Montana’s Children

Shodair Children’s Hospital has announced a major boost to its Hope Campaign with a $250,000 leadership gift from Stockman Bank, becoming the campaign’s Premier Leadership Sponsor. The donation marks a… Read More

April 25, 2025

Trevor Graff Appointed Director of Government Relations at Montana State Auditor’s Office

The Montana State Auditor’s Office has named Trevor Graff as its new Director of Government Relations, effective immediately. In this role, Graff will serve as the agency’s chief liaison to… Read More

April 25, 2025

State Superintendent Honors 46 North Dakota Educators as County Teachers of the Year

North Dakota Superintendent of Public Instruction Kirsten Baesler on Thursday celebrated 46 exceptional educators who have been named County Teachers of the Year, recognizing their outstanding contributions to students, schools,… Read More

April 25, 2025

South Dakota to Distribute 20,000 Naloxone Kits in Statewide Overdose Prevention Effort

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced a major initiative today to combat the state’s growing opioid crisis through the distribution of 20,000 naloxone kits, totaling 40,000 doses, in partnership… Read More

April 25, 2025

In 3 months, federal oil, gas lease sales total $39 million in 5 western states

(The Center Square) – The Trump administration is continuing to reverse Biden administration energy policies, including its moratorium on new oil and natural gas lease sales on federal land and… Read More

April 25, 2025

Montana Becomes First State to Enshrine ‘Right to Compute’ Into Law

Montana has made history as the first state in the U.S. to legally protect its citizens’ right to access and use computational tools and artificial intelligence technologies. Governor Greg Gianforte… Read More

April 25, 2025

South Dakota firm to bring ‘Ring of Fire’ LED Display System for New Nissan Stadium

When the Tennessee Titans open the doors to their brand-new Nissan Stadium in 2027, fans will be welcomed into a high-tech visual experience unlike any other in the NFL. Partnering… Read More

April 25, 2025

Governor Gianforte Pushes for Permanent Tax Relief During Kalispell Visit

Governor Greg Gianforte joined small business owners in Kalispell today to rally support for his push to deliver permanent property and income tax relief for Montanans. Speaking at a press… Read More

April 25, 2025

Montana State University alumna authors children’s book on civil engineering

A Montana State University graduate hopes a youthful, in-charge, purple civil engineer with large, pointy ears will pique the interests of children about her own chosen profession. Lisa Schleuter (previously… Read More

April 25, 2025

Caroline Roeder Helle selected to national agriculture scholars program

A soon-to-be two-time graduate of Montana State University is participating in a selective academic and professional development program for young leaders in agriculture through the Farm Foundation. Caroline Roeder Helle… Read More

April 24, 2025

Peabody Closes ‘Substantial’ Deal For Coal From Its Flagship Wyoming Coal Mine

Hank’s Reno Junction Travel Plaza sits at the busy intersection of Wyoming Highways 387 and 59, making it a strategic stop for travelers, truckers and coal miners working at the… Read More

April 22, 2025

Wyoming Business Council Welcomes Three New Team Members

The Wyoming Business Council (WBC) is excited to announce the addition of three new team members who bring a shared passion for Wyoming’s communities, businesses, and future growth. These individuals… Read More

April 20, 2025

Wyoming Army and Air National Guard team up for first-ever firefighting exercise

Camp Guernsey Joint Training Center is home to semi-arid scrubland, prairie grass, and conifer cover, all of which can be primed for fire during hot, dry conditions, especially when troops… Read More

April 20, 2025

Superintendent Degenfelder Honors Military Kids, Highlights Resources for Military Families

In celebration of Purple Up Day for Military Kids, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Megan Degenfelder joined students, families, and community leaders at Freedom Elementary on Friday to recognize the… Read More

April 20, 2025

Attorney General Jackley Warns Phone Providers Over Unlawful Robocall Traffic

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley is joining forces with a bipartisan coalition of 51 Attorneys General to issue a warning to nine major voice service providers, alerting them that… Read More

April 20, 2025

Black Hills Corp. Sets Date for First-Quarter 2025 Earnings Report

Black Hills Corp. (NYSE: BKH) announced it will release its first-quarter 2025 financial results after market close on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. The company will host a live conference call… Read More

April 20, 2025

West Fargo Sheyenne High’s Shaina Eagleson Named State Finalist for National Science Teaching Award

Shaina Eagleson, a science teacher at West Fargo’s Sheyenne High School, has been named a state finalist for the prestigious Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST),… Read More

April 20, 2025

Alpha Omega Disaster Restoration Launches New Website

Alpha Omega Disaster Restoration, a leading provider of damage restoration services in Billings, Montana, has launched a new website designed to improve user experience and deliver more comprehensive information to… Read More

April 20, 2025

DHL Express to Suspend High-Value Consumer Shipments to U.S. Amid Customs Changes

DHL Express, the international shipping division of Germany’s Deutsche Post, will suspend global business-to-consumer shipments valued over $800 to individuals in the United States starting April 21. The move comes… Read More

April 20, 2025

Montana Legislature Passes Bills to Support Future Nuclear Energy Development

Two bills aimed at laying the groundwork for a nuclear energy industry in Montana have passed the state legislature and are awaiting the governor’s signature. House Bill 623 would permit… Read More

April 20, 2025

NorthWestern Energy Reaches Settlement Agreements in Montana Rate Review

NorthWestern Energy has reached key settlement agreements with several major stakeholders in its ongoing regulatory rate review for electric and natural gas services in Montana. The agreements, if approved by… Read More

April 20, 2025

Attorney General Joins Coalition Supporting President Trump’s Efforts to Restore Education Authority to States

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen led a coalition of 21 states in filing an amicus brief supporting President Donald Trump’s decision to reduce the workforce at the Department of Education,… Read More

April 20, 2025

Montana’s Unemployment Rate Remains Below 3% for Sixth Consecutive Month

Governor Greg Gianforte announced that Montana’s unemployment rate has remained at a low 2.7% for the month of March, marking the sixth consecutive month the state has kept its unemployment… Read More

April 20, 2025

Gianforte Celebrates Ribbon Cutting for Amazon’s New Facility in Belgrade

Governor Greg Gianforte joined U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy to officially cut the ribbon on Amazon’s new 50,000-square-foot delivery station in Belgrade. The state-of-the-art facility is part of… Read More

April 20, 2025

Wyoming Supreme Court Hears Arguments on Abortion Access

The Wyoming Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday regarding the classification of abortion as healthcare, a case that could significantly impact the future of abortion access in the state. The state… Read More

April 20, 2025

U.S. Regulators Approve Capital One’s $35.3 Billion Merger with Discover

U.S. banking regulators on Friday approved Capital One’s $35.3 billion acquisition of Discover Financial Services, clearing the way for the creation of the nation’s eighth-largest bank by assets insured by… Read More

April 20, 2025

Trump Administration Launches Plan to Expand Offshore Drilling

The U.S. Interior Department announced Friday that it is opening the public comment process for a new five-year offshore oil and gas leasing program, potentially paving the way for expanded… Read More

April 20, 2025

Google to Appeal Portion of U.S. Monopoly Ruling

Google, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., announced plans to appeal part of a recent U.S. federal court ruling in the Department of Justice’s antitrust case against the tech giant. The… Read More

April 20, 2025

Attorney General Knudsen and Colonel Sager Honor MHP Dispatchers

Attorney General Austin Knudsen and Montana Highway Patrol (MHP) Colonel Kurt Sager visited the MHP Communications Center today to recognize the vital work of dispatchers in honor of National Public… Read More

April 20, 2025

Student Veterans Thrive on UM’s Woodsman Team

Jared Landin’s first few axe throws were far from bullseyes. Last fall, Landin spent weeks practicing axe throwing, often landing hits everywhere except the target. Over time his persistence paid… Read More

April 19, 2025

Billings Accountant Accused of Embezzling Over $100,000 from Nonprofit

A Billings woman is facing felony charges after allegedly embezzling more than $100,000 from a local nonprofit trade organization. Valary Nichole Obert, 35, has been charged with felony embezzlement exceeding… Read More

April 19, 2025

Stock Market Experiences Volatility Amid Trade Policy Shifts and Earnings Reports

The U.S. stock market endured another turbulent week, with major indexes grappling with persistent volatility driven by ongoing trade policy uncertainties, particularly surrounding President Donald Trump’s tariff announcements. The S&P… Read More

April 19, 2025

North Dakota Governor Signs Bill Merging Insurance and Securities Oversight

Governor Kelly Armstrong signed Senate Bill 2214 into law today, officially approving the merger of the North Dakota Securities Department into the North Dakota Insurance Department. The consolidation aims to… Read More

April 19, 2025

MSU grant helping train Montana nurses responding to sexual assault

Montana State University and local partners are on track to meet their goal of training 40 sexual assault nurse examiners in the first year of a new grant program aimed… Read More

April 16, 2025

Montana Communities Receive Over $400,000 in Coal Board Grants

HELENA, Mont. — The Montana Department of Commerce announced today that more than $400,000 in grant funding has been awarded to three communities in coal-impacted areas to support essential public… Read More

April 15, 2025

Five Briefs Filed in Support of AG Knudsen’s SCOTUS Request in Planned Parenthood Parental Rights Case

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen’s petition to the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) for a review of a Montana Supreme Court decision concerning parental rights in abortion cases has gained significant… Read More

April 14, 2025

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