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
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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
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
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
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Montana Property Tax Reforms Lead to Spike for Renters
Some Montana homeowners are expecting to see a reduction in property taxes after the state enacted sweeping tax reforms this year, but the changes have created unintended consequences for renters…. Read More
Gianforte Highlights $200,000 Investment in Great Falls High School House Program
Governor Greg Gianforte joined Emmy-winning TV host Mike Rowe, NeighborWorks Great Falls, and Wells Fargo this week to celebrate progress on the Great Falls High School House Program and announce… Read More
Walmart CEO McMillon to Retire
Walmart Inc. (WMT.N) CEO Doug McMillon will retire next year after more than a decade leading the retail giant, capping a period during which he transformed the company into a… Read More
Trump Administration Launches Investigation into Major Meat Packing Companies
President Donald J. Trump has directed the Department of Justice to investigate the nation’s largest meat packing companies for potential collusion, price fixing, and manipulation, with a focus on foreign-owned… Read More
Hedge Funds Trim ‘Magnificent Seven’ Stakes
Some of Wall Street’s largest hedge funds reduced their exposure to high-flying “Magnificent Seven” stocks during the third quarter, according to newly released regulatory filings, while adding positions in application… Read More
Disney and YouTube TV Strike Deal to Restore Channels After Prolonged Blackout
Walt Disney Co. and Google’s YouTube TV have reached a new distribution agreement, ending weeks of disruptions that left millions of viewers without access to Disney-owned channels during major news… Read More
Trump Purchases More Than $82 Million in Bonds Since Late August, New Disclosures Show
President Donald Trump has purchased at least $82 million worth of corporate and municipal bonds between late August and early October, according to newly released federal financial disclosures. The information,… Read More
Attorney General Knudsen Leads 22-State Coalition Backing Trump’s Chicago Response
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen has spearheaded a 22-state coalition supporting President Donald Trump’s decision to deploy National Guard units to Chicago in response to violent unrest and threats against… Read More
Gianforte Announces 2025 Montana Governor’s Veteran Commendation Recipients
Governor Greg Gianforte on Monday announced the 58 Montanans selected to receive the 2025 Montana Governor’s Veteran Commendation, an annual honor recognizing veterans who have demonstrated exceptional service to both… Read More
South Dakota Attorney General Announces Indictments in Cocaine Network Case
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced Wednesday that nine individuals—eight men and one woman—have been indicted by a Davison County Grand Jury for their alleged involvement in a cocaine… Read More
Report: State reliance on federal funds up significantly since 1990s
(The Center Square) – States rely on federal dollars more than they have in modern history, according to a new report, with one of the report’s authors saying such dependency… Read More
Zinke Co-Sponsors Constitutional Amendment to Withhold Lawmakers’ Pay During Shutdowns
Congressman Ryan Zinke announced his co-sponsorship of a constitutional amendment proposed by South Carolina Congressman Ralph Norman that would prohibit Members of Congress from receiving pay during government shutdowns, with… Read More
Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana Over Data Breach
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana (BCBSMT) over a data breach that allegedly exposed the sensitive personal and medical information of hundreds… Read More
Daines Highlights U.S.-Central Asia Partnership at C5+1 Conference
Senator Steve Daines underscored the importance of strong economic and strategic ties between the United States and Central Asia during the C5+1 Tenth Anniversary Business Conference this week, delivering both… Read More
Montana State hosts decorated Marine veteran in honor of Veterans Day
U.S. Marine Corps veteran Rudy Reyes will visit Montana State University on Veterans Day to share his journey of military service and personal transformation. His talk, titled “Self-Development: A Lifelong… Read More
Stocks Cool After Record Run as Investors Reassess Economic Signals
U.S. markets lost momentum this week as investors stepped back from recent highs, digesting mixed economic signals and growing uncertainty around the outlook for interest rates and growth. After several… Read More
Government Shutdown Enters Sixth Week
The federal government shutdown entered its sixth week this weekend, stretching into the longest in U.S. history and revealing the mounting toll of Washington’s political stalemate. With more than 1,000… Read More
Original Governor’s Mansion to Close for Major Restoration Work
The Original Governor’s Mansion will temporarily close to public tours beginning November 1, 2025, as contractors begin a series of critical exterior repairs aimed at preserving one of Montana’s most… Read More
ELECTION DAY 2025: NYC elects Mamdani, Democrats sweep VA, NJ governors’ races
(The Center Square) – Self-proclaimed democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani will be the next mayor of New York City after taking down the former Democrat New York governor for a second time… Read More
Montana Commerce Tourism Loans Help Revitalize Historic Sites
The Montana Department of Commerce announced Wednesday that last year $24 million in tourism loan funding was distributed to economic development organizations (EDOs) across the state to help grow local… Read More
Death threats against ICE officers up by 8,000%, DHS says
(The Center Square) – Death threats against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers are up by 8,000% compared to the same timeframe last year, the Department of Homeland Security said on… Read More
Hilltop Bank to Acquire Cheyenne State Bank
Hilltop Bank announced today that it has reached an agreement to acquire Cheyenne State Bank, marking a significant expansion of its banking footprint in Wyoming. Under the terms of the… Read More
Senator Daines Tours MSU’s Cutting-Edge Quantum Research Facility
Senator Steve Daines (R-Mont.) visited Montana State University’s state-of-the-art quantum research facility on Halloween, highlighting the university’s advancements in technology and the critical role quantum research plays in Montana’s economy…. Read More
Montana State Auditor Launches Investigation After Blue Cross Data Breach
Montana State Auditor and Commissioner of Securities and Insurance James Brown announced an immediate investigation into Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana (BCBSMT) following a major data breach that may… Read More
Sheehy Launches Bipartisan Senate Stewardship Caucus
Senator Sheehy (R-Mont.) joined forces with Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) this week to launch the Senate Stewardship Caucus, a bipartisan effort focused on protecting public lands, promoting responsible land management,… Read More
Montana manufacturing outpaces most other sectors, generating $2 billion in wages
Montana’s manufacturing sector remains a cornerstone of the state’s economy, according to three reports on the state of manufacturing recently released by the Montana Manufacturing Extension Center at Montana State… Read More
Montana State University receives grant to support nursing graduates in rural health care systems
Montana State University’s Mark and Robyn Jones College of Nursing and the Montana State University Alumni Foundation recently received a Blue Impact Grant from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of… Read More
Wall Street Charges Higher as Tech Earnings Spark Optimism
The stock market wrapped up this week in a mood of cautious celebration as investors watched technology companies drive the rally. After a standout October, November opened with optimism and… Read More
Retailers Scramble as U.S. Penny Phase-Out Forces Price Rounding
Now that the United States has officially stopped making pennies, a nationwide scramble is underway among gas stations, fast-food chains, and major retailers to adjust prices and handle cash transactions… Read More
Virginia Attorney General Race Comes Down to the Wire Ahead of Election Day
As Virginians head to the polls in the 2025 Attorney General election, the race between incumbent Republican Jason Miyares and Democratic challenger Jay Jones has tightened, drawing national attention and… Read More
Montana DOJ, Billings Police Warn of Carfentanil Surge in Yellowstone County
The Montana Department of Justice (MTDOJ) and Billings Police Department (BPD) are alerting residents of Yellowstone County about an increased presence of the deadly synthetic opioid carfentanil. The warning follows… Read More
Superintendent Hedalen Directs Montana School Districts to Comply with State and Federal Laws
Superintendent of Public Instruction Susie Hedalen has issued a directive to all Montana school districts, reminding them of their legal obligations to comply with state and federal laws amid rising… Read More
Senate President, State Superintendent Announce Legislation to End “Woke” Teacher Conferences
Senate President Matt Regier, R-Kalispell, and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Susie Hedalen announced Monday a new legislative effort aimed at ending the practice of Montana teachers receiving educational credit… Read More
Sheehy Hosts Common Ground Summit to Address Challenges in Agriculture
Senator Sheehy hosted a Common Ground Summit in partnership with the Livestock Marketing Association to address current challenges facing American agriculture, recent developments in the beef industry, and strategies to… Read More
Attorney General Jackley Joins Multistate Coalition Supporting Proof of Citizenship for Voter Registration
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined a 14-state coalition of Attorneys General supporting a petition aimed at strengthening the integrity of federal elections. The coalition submitted a letter… Read More
Pulitzer-Prize Nominated Authors to Host Veterans Day Tribute in Bozeman
To honor the service and sacrifice of America’s military heroes, Pulitzer Prize-nominated authors Dino Garner and Liz Fetter will host a special Veterans Day tribute and multimedia presentation on Tuesday,… Read More