In a significant move for the cryptocurrency and banking sectors, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) announced on Friday that U.S. banks can engage in certain cryptocurrency-related activities without seeking… Read More
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Governor Gianforte Signs Bills Protecting Montana Women and Girls
Governor Greg Gianforte reaffirmed his commitment to safeguarding the privacy, safety, and fairness of Montana women and girls by signing two key pieces of legislation aimed at protecting women’s spaces… Read More
Montana State among the top three military-friendly schools in the nation
For the fifth consecutive year, Montana State University’s efforts to support student veterans have been recognized with a designation as a top-10 military-friendly school in a nationwide survey through the… Read More
Attorney General Knudsen Brings Major Human Trafficking Conference to Montana
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen is taking a strong stand against human trafficking, bringing a major regional training conference to Bozeman this April to equip law enforcement and frontline professionals… Read More
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FDIC Announces Banks Can Engage in Crypto Activities Without Prior Approval
In a significant move for the cryptocurrency and banking sectors, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) announced on Friday that U.S. banks can engage in certain cryptocurrency-related activities without seeking… Read More
Governor Gianforte Signs Bills Protecting Montana Women and Girls
Governor Greg Gianforte reaffirmed his commitment to safeguarding the privacy, safety, and fairness of Montana women and girls by signing two key pieces of legislation aimed at protecting women’s spaces… Read More
Montana State among the top three military-friendly schools in the nation
For the fifth consecutive year, Montana State University’s efforts to support student veterans have been recognized with a designation as a top-10 military-friendly school in a nationwide survey through the… Read More
Attorney General Knudsen Brings Major Human Trafficking Conference to Montana
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen is taking a strong stand against human trafficking, bringing a major regional training conference to Bozeman this April to equip law enforcement and frontline professionals… Read More
OpenAI Faces Deadline to Complete For-Profit Transition to Secure Full $40 Billion Funding
OpenAI, the groundbreaking artificial intelligence company, must complete its transition into a for-profit entity by the end of 2025 in order to secure the full $40 billion in funding it… Read More
Bridger Aerospace and Positive Aviation Forge Strategic Partnership to Develop Water-Scooping Aircraft
Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BAER, BAERW), one of the largest aerial firefighting companies in the United States, has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Positive Aviation, Inc. (PA), a… Read More
Wells Fargo Drops Net-Zero Goals Amid Attorney General Investigation
Wells Fargo has officially abandoned its commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, prompting Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen to close his investigation into the bank’s Environmental, Social, and Governance… Read More
Glacier Bancorp Declares Quarterly Dividend
Glacier Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE: GBCI) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.33 per share at a meeting held on March 26, 2025. This marks… Read More
Governor Gianforte, AFP Champion Historic Tax Cuts at Capitol Rally
Governor Greg Gianforte, joined by Americans for Prosperity (AFP), rallied at the Montana State Capitol Friday to push for historic tax cuts aimed at providing significant relief to Montanans. The… Read More
DOJ Sues Federal Employee Union, Citing National Security Concerns
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a lawsuit against affiliates of the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), seeking to end collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) that it claims… Read More
CoreWeave’s Nasdaq Debut Falls Flat, Valued at $23 Billion Despite Tepid Response
CoreWeave, an AI infrastructure firm backed by tech giant Nvidia, made its Nasdaq debut on Friday with a less-than-enthusiastic response from investors. The company’s shares closed flat after opening nearly… Read More
Social workers get millions to push DEI in schools
(The Center Square) – A close look at the Department of Education’s grant funding shows that millions of taxpayer dollars are being spent at universities to train social workers to… Read More
King County Superior Court judge rules natural gas initiative unconstitutional
(The Center Square) – King County Superior Court Judge Sandra Widlan on Friday ruled Initiative 2066, protecting access to natural gas for homes and businesses in Washington state, is unconstitutional…. Read More
Gianforte Pushes to Ease Business Equipment Tax Burden, Proposes Higher Exemption
As National Agriculture Week comes to a close, Governor Greg Gianforte is ramping up efforts to reform Montana’s business equipment tax, emphasizing its financial strain on small businesses, farms, and… Read More
Governor Gianforte Hails GE Aerospace Expansion in Butte
Governor Greg Gianforte is celebrating a $2 million investment from GE Aerospace to expand manufacturing capacity at its joint venture site in Butte, further boosting Montana’s role in commercial and… Read More
Titan Machinery Reports Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year Results for Fiscal 2025
Titan Machinery Inc. (Nasdaq: TITN), a leading network of full-service agricultural and construction equipment stores, today released its financial results for the fiscal fourth quarter and full year ended January… Read More
Micron Reports Strong Q2 2025 Earnings
Micron Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: MU) announced its second-quarter fiscal 2025 earnings today, reporting $8.05 billion in revenue and record-breaking data center DRAM sales, fueled by robust demand for artificial intelligence… Read More
Montana Attorney General Joins 26-State Coalition Backing Trump’s Efforts to Deport Venezuelan Gang Members
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen has joined a coalition of 26 attorneys general in supporting President Donald J. Trump’s push to deport members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua… Read More
Jury: Greenpeace liable for hundreds of millions in damages over pipeline project protests
(The Center Square) – A North Dakota jury on Wednesday found environmental activist group Greenpeace liable for hundreds of millions of dollars in damages for its activities related to protests of construction… Read More
North Dakota Commerce Department Awards Energy Conservation Grants
The North Dakota Department of Commerce has announced the award of $1,168,199 in Energy Conservation Grants (ECG) to communities across the state. These grants are part of the department’s ongoing… Read More
Legislation introduced to boost military spouse employment
(The Center Square) – Bipartisan legislation has been introduced in the U.S. Senate to amend the tax code to incentivize businesses to hire military spouses. Sens. Tim Kaine, D-Va., working… Read More
South Dakota Voters May Decide on Legislative Limits for Ballot Initiatives in 2026
The South Dakota Attorney General’s Office has released the final ballot explanation for a proposed constitutional amendment that would require voter approval for legislative changes to initiative and referendum procedures…. Read More
Woodstock for Capitalists set for May 2nd
Berkshire Hathaway, the conglomerate led by legendary investor Warren Buffett, is gearing up for its annual shareholder meeting scheduled for Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Omaha, Nebraska. Known as the… Read More
Trump wants to stop FBI headquarters in Maryland
(The Center Square) – Sparks are flying once again over the plan to build the new FBI headquarters in Maryland, with President Donald Trump saying he plans to keep the… Read More
Greenpeace-Energy Transfer lawsuit winding down
(The Center Square) – The long-anticipated North Dakota lawsuit between Energy Transfer and Greenpeace is winding down, with both parties resting their cases Thursday. Energy Transfer installed the Dakota Access… Read More
Bridger Aerospace Names Sam Davis as New CEO
Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc., one of the largest aerial firefighting companies in the United States, announced today that Sam Davis has been officially appointed as the company’s President and… Read More
Wyoming governor signs bill that bans foreign funding of ballot measures
(The Center Square) – Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon on Thursday signed legislation that will ban foreign funding of ballot measures in the state. House Bill 337 prohibits non-U.S. citizens from funding any… Read More
Poll: Cuomo has double-digit lead in New York City mayoral race
(The Center Square) — Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is leading a widening field of Democratic candidates vying to challenge embattled New York City Mayor Eric Adams in next… Read More
DHS ends collective bargaining for some TSA workers, citing productivity concerns
(The Center Square) – Tens of thousands of Transportation Security Administration (TSA) employees may lose union privileges after the Department of Homeland Security announced Friday it is ending a collective… Read More
Senate Ethics Committee Investigates Sen. Ellsworth’s Contract
The Senate Ethics Committee convened its first witness testimonies on Friday as part of its investigation into Sen. Jason Ellsworth’s alleged conflict of interest. The inquiry centers on a six-figure… Read More
Governor Gianforte Champions Property Tax Relief for Small Businesses
At a press conference held at Central Plumbing, Heating, Excavation in Great Falls, Governor Greg Gianforte discussed his proposed tax cuts aimed at delivering significant property tax relief for Montana… Read More
Attorney General Knudsen Leads 21-State Coalition Urging Congress to Ban China-Based AI Platform on Government Devices
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen is leading a coalition of 21 state attorneys general in urging Congress to pass the “No DeepSeek on Government Devices Act,” which would ban the… Read More
Montana Tax Simplification Changes Now in Effect
Montana taxpayers preparing their 2024 tax returns will notice the impact of Senate Bill 399, which was passed by the 2021 Legislature. The bill simplifies the state’s tax system by… Read More
Bridger Aerospace Announces Schedule for Fourth Quarter 2024 Earnings Release and Conference Call
Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BAER, BAERW), one of the nation’s largest aerial firefighting companies, has announced that it will release its financial results for the fourth quarter ended… Read More
NI Holdings, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year Results for 2024
NI Holdings, a leading insurance holding company, reported strong financial results for the fourth quarter and year ending December 31, 2024. The company posted a fourth-quarter net income of $9.9… Read More
Daktronics Announces Leadership Transition and Fiscal Q3 2025 Results
Daktronics, Inc. (NASDAQ: DAKT), a leading designer and manufacturer of dynamic video communication displays, has announced a major leadership transition alongside its fiscal third-quarter results for 2025. Reece Kurtenbach, who… Read More
Idaho Enacts Largest Income Tax Cut in State History
Governor Brad Little, alongside House and Senate leadership, signed House Bill 40 today, enacting the largest income tax cut in Idaho’s history. The new legislation delivers an additional $253 million… Read More
Most major U.S. city budgets are actually in the red, report says
(The Center Square) – A large majority of the 75 largest cities in the U.S. are in financial trouble, according to a new report. Truth in Accounting released the report,… Read More
Democrat Legislator Pleads Guilty to DUI After Political Fundraiser
Montana state Senator Ellie Boldman, a Democrat from Missoula, pleaded guilty Monday morning to a misdemeanor charge of driving under the influence after being found asleep in her running vehicle… Read More
Nvidia Warns of Impact from U.S.-China Trade Tensions on Future Revenue
In a cautious assessment of its business in China, Nvidia executives warned during the company’s quarterly earnings call Wednesday that the ongoing U.S.-China trade conflict is hurting its revenue, with… Read More
Daines, Sheehy, Zinke introduce Bill to Safeguard Montana Mining Jobs, Ban Russian Mineral Imports
U.S. Senator Steve Daines, Senator Tim Sheehy, Congressman Ryan Zinke, introduced a bicameral bill today aimed at protecting Montana mining jobs by prohibiting the import of critical minerals from Russia…. Read More
Montana Senate Passes SB 42 Requiring Partisan Labels for Judicial Candidates
The Montana Senate has passed Senate Bill 42, a bill that would require judicial candidates at all levels – from Supreme Court justices to municipal judges – to declare a… Read More
Michael Saylor Urges Bitcoin Fans to Sell a Kidney Before Parting with Crypto Holdings Amid Market Drop
Michael Saylor, the executive chairman of the newly renamed Strategy, stirred up a social media storm this week with an eyebrow-raising suggestion to his 4 million followers on X (formerly… Read More
Poll Shows 60% of Voters Support Requiring Paper Ballots for Election Integrity
Poll Shows 60% of Voters Support Requiring Paper Ballots for Election Integrity A recent national poll reveals that 60% of voters support the idea of requiring paper ballots in U.S…. Read More
Montana Motor Vehicle Division and County Treasurer’s Offices Prepare forNew Vehicle Services System Launch
The Montana Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) and County Treasurer’s offices are preparing for the launch of a new vehicle titling and registration system on March 17, 2025. The new system… Read More
Gianforte Appoints John A. Mercer to Twentieth Judicial District Court
Governor Greg Gianforte announced today the appointment of John A. Mercer to the Twentieth Judicial District Court, which covers Lake and Sanders Counties. “John served the people of the Twentieth… Read More
Walmart’s Stock Performance in 2025: A Year of Challenges and Strategic Shifts
Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) has experienced notable fluctuations in its stock performance throughout 2025, reflecting both the retailer’s strategic initiatives and broader market dynamics. As of February 22, 2025, Walmart’s… Read More
Poll Shows Political Realignment as GOP Gains Ground with Minority and Swing Voters
As the 2026 midterm elections approach, a new Cygnal poll reveals shifting political dynamics that could reshape the electoral landscape. Former President Donald Trump’s approval rating has climbed to 50%,… Read More