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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

UM Earns National No. 1 ‘Military Friendly’ Rank

A national organization recently named the University of Montana the No. 1 “Military Friendly” college in the United States. The ranking is for top “tier-1 research institutions.” The Military Friendly… Read More

April 14, 2025

Judge Allows U.S. Deportation Case Against Pro-Palestinian Columbia Student to Proceed

A U.S. immigration judge ruled Friday that the Trump administration can move forward with its deportation case against Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate student and prominent pro-Palestinian activist who… Read More

April 14, 2025

Pentagon Cancels $5.1 Billion in Contracts with Accenture, Deloitte

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Thursday the termination of $5.1 billion worth of Pentagon IT and consulting contracts, targeting major firms such as Accenture, Deloitte, and Booz Allen Hamilton. The… Read More

April 14, 2025

FTC Moves to Reconsider Board Restrictions on Chevron, Exxon Amid Merger Deals

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has taken a preliminary step toward potentially reversing boardroom restrictions imposed on Chevron and Exxon Mobil as part of their recent major acquisitions, signaling a… Read More

April 14, 2025

UM Supports Entrepreneurial Students Through Startup Studio

University of Montana students interested in entrepreneurship and starting their own businesses have a space to gather and work together on their new ventures. Each Tuesday afternoon this spring semester… Read More

April 13, 2025

Senate Confirms Lt. Gen. Dan Caine as Next Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff

The U.S. Senate confirmed retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Dan “Razin” Caine as the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in a 60-25 vote on Friday, officially filling… Read More

April 12, 2025

Montana Senate Advances Bill to Strengthen Voter Residency Requirements

In a significant move aimed at preserving the integrity of local elections, the Montana Senate advanced House Bill 413 on Thursday, tightening voter residency requirements to ensure that only long-term… Read More

April 12, 2025

SITKA Announces Sales Team Expansion and Territory Realignment

SITKA Gear, a leader in high-performance hunting and outdoor apparel, announced a series of strategic changes to its sales team aimed at aligning talent with the company’s evolving business priorities…. Read More

April 12, 2025

Glacier Bancorp Secures Final Regulatory Approvals for Acquisition of Bank of Idaho

Glacier Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE: GBCI) announced Friday that it has received all necessary regulatory approvals for its planned acquisition of Bank of Idaho Holding Co. (OTCQX: BOID), clearing a major… Read More

April 12, 2025

Apple Airlifts 600 Tons of iPhones to U.S. Ahead of Potential Tariffs

In a dramatic move to get ahead of looming U.S. tariffs, Apple has airlifted approximately 600 tons of iPhones—equivalent to around 1.5 million devices—from India to the United States, according… Read More

April 12, 2025

President Trump and Governor Gianforte Push for American Energy Dominance at White House

In a powerful show of support for American energy, Governor Greg Gianforte joined President Donald J. Trump at the White House on Thursday to celebrate the signing of executive orders… Read More

April 12, 2025

Bridger Aerospace Secures Wildfire Detection Contract with State of Montana

Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BAER) announced Friday it has been awarded an exclusive-use contract by the State of Montana to provide wildfire detection and mapping services using a… Read More

April 12, 2025

Judge Dan Wilson Announces Supreme Court Bid

Flathead County District Court Judge Dan Wilson, who narrowly lost his 2024 bid for a seat on the Montana Supreme Court, announced Wednesday that he will run again—this time for… Read More

April 9, 2025

Billionaire seeks $100 million from Reno for new stadium

(The Center Square) – Billionaire Alex Meruelo is looking to use nearly $100 million in Reno city redevelopment funding for a new multi-use stadium at the University of Nevada, Reno…. Read More

April 8, 2025

CA fails audit of federal programs, 66% of COVID unemployment benefits in question

(The Center Square) – California did not materially comply with the requirements for seven of the 22 federal programs the state auditor examined, including “pervasive” noncompliance in its unemployment benefits… Read More

April 7, 2025

Supreme Court allows Trump administration to cancel millions in DEI grants

(The Center Square) – The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday ruled the Trump administration can cut $65 million awarded to schools for diversity, equity and inclusion programs. The 5-4 decision… Read More

April 6, 2025

U.S. adds 228,000 jobs in March, surpassing expectations

The Center Square) – The U.S. added 228,000 jobs in March, the U.S. Department of Labor reported Friday, nearly double what was forecast. Employment gains occurred in the health care,… Read More

April 6, 2025

North Dakota Breaks Ground on Heart River Correctional Center for Women

Governor Kelly Armstrong and Lieutenant Governor Michelle Strinden participated in the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Heart River Correctional Center (HRCC) in Mandan, marking a historic milestone in North Dakota’s… Read More

April 5, 2025

Former DSS Employee Found Guilty of Stealing $1.8 Million from Child Protection Services

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced that Lonna Carroll, a former employee of the state Department of Social Services (DSS), was found guilty on Thursday of stealing an estimated… Read More

April 5, 2025

WYDOT Customer Satisfaction Survey Shows 70% Satisfaction

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) has released the results of its biennial Customer Satisfaction Survey, showing that approximately 70 percent of respondents are satisfied with the department’s services. The… Read More

April 5, 2025

Glacier Bancorp Announces First Quarter Earnings Release

Glacier Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE: GBCI) will release its first-quarter financial results after the market closes on April 24, 2025. A conference call to discuss the results will take place at… Read More

April 5, 2025

Los Angeles County Reaches  $ Billion Settlement Sexual Abuse Claims

Los Angeles County has reached a record-setting $4 billion tentative settlement to resolve more than 6,800 sexual abuse claims, marking the largest financial settlement in the county’s history. Announced Friday,… Read More

April 5, 2025

Montana State hosts national research symposium on artificial intelligence

Scholars from across the U.S. recently joined Montana State University faculty, students, staff and members of the public for a two-day symposium focusing on “The Future of Research in the… Read More

April 5, 2025

Kalispell Man Sentenced to 50 Years for Beating Death of Homeless Man

A 20-year-old Kalispell man has been sentenced to 50 years at the Montana State Prison, with 10 years suspended, for the brutal killing of a homeless man in 2023, Montana… Read More

April 5, 2025

Governor Gianforte, Billings Law Enforcement Highlight $150M Public Safety Investment

Governor Greg Gianforte joined law enforcement leaders in Billings to emphasize the importance of major new investments in Montana’s public safety infrastructure, including a proposed $150 million in one-time funding… Read More

April 5, 2025

Two Montana State University students win prestigious Goldwater scholarships

nna Erickson, a junior from Dalton, Minnesota, majoring in psychology and cell biology and neuroscience, and Derek Jollie, a junior from Butte majoring in mathematical sciences and physics, are Montana… Read More

April 5, 2025

Governor Gianforte Defends Parental Rights, Urges U.S. Supreme Court to Overturn Ruling

In a strong stand for parental rights and the rule of law, Montana Governor Greg Gianforte filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court, urging the justices to overturn… Read More

April 5, 2025

Senate Republicans Advance Plan to Extend Trump-Era Tax Cuts, Cut Spending

In a narrow 51–48 vote early Saturday morning, Senate Republicans approved a budget resolution that paves the way for extending former President Donald Trump’s 2017 tax cuts and significantly reducing… Read More

April 5, 2025

Nissan Reportedly Weighs Moving Some Japan-Based Production to U.S. Amid Rising Tariffs

Nissan Motor Co. is considering shifting a portion of its Japan-based production for U.S.-bound vehicles to the United States, amid escalating global trade tensions fueled by President Donald Trump’s renewed… Read More

April 5, 2025

Montana’s Bathroom Bill Halted by Democrat-Appointed Judge

A Missoula judge appointed by former Democratic Governor Steve Bullock has temporarily blocked a newly enacted law that protects women’s bathrooms and locker rooms from being accessed by biological males…. Read More

April 5, 2025

Knudsen Urges Trump Administration to Close Drug Trafficking Loophole

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen has joined a coalition of 25 state attorneys general in calling on the Trump Administration to take action against a little-known import program that they… Read More

April 5, 2025

Gov. Armstrong Appoints Zachary Greenberg as Permanent Labor Commissioner

Governor Kelly Armstrong has announced the appointment of Zachary Greenberg as North Dakota’s permanent Labor Commissioner. Greenberg had been serving as interim commissioner since January and has been recognized for… Read More

April 5, 2025

Wyoming Launches Application for Education Service Providers under ESA Program

The Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) has officially opened the application process for Education Service Providers (ESPs) for the state’s newly established Education Savings Account (ESA) program. The application portal… Read More

April 5, 2025

Montana Senate Issues Lifetime Ban to Former Senate President Jason Ellsworth

Former Montana Senate President Jason Ellsworth has been banned for life from the Senate floor following a bipartisan vote to censure the Hamilton Republican over a serious ethics violation tied… Read More

April 5, 2025

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