(The Center Square) – U.S. Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, has co-introduced bipartisan legislation to extend a federal $450 million water recycling grant for Western states until 2032. The federal… Read More
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Fed Officials Signal Patience on Rate Cuts
Officials at the Federal Reserve this week reinforced a cautious, data-dependent stance on interest rates, tempering investor expectations for rapid easing despite cooling inflation. In public remarks following the latest… Read More
Treasury Sanctions Hizballah Finance Network, Gold Exchange and Shipping Firms
The U.S. Department of the Treasury moved Thursday to disrupt what officials described as two key financial pipelines sustaining Hezbollah, targeting a Lebanon-based gold exchange and an international procurement and… Read More
White House Touts Cooling Inflation, Rising Real Wages in New CPI Report
The Trump administration on Wednesday pointed to a stronger-than-expected consumer inflation report as evidence that price pressures are easing and real wages are rising, arguing that the economy has rebounded… Read More
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Western senators propose wastewater program renewal
(The Center Square) – U.S. Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, has co-introduced bipartisan legislation to extend a federal $450 million water recycling grant for Western states until 2032. The federal… Read More
Fed Officials Signal Patience on Rate Cuts
Officials at the Federal Reserve this week reinforced a cautious, data-dependent stance on interest rates, tempering investor expectations for rapid easing despite cooling inflation. In public remarks following the latest… Read More
Treasury Sanctions Hizballah Finance Network, Gold Exchange and Shipping Firms
The U.S. Department of the Treasury moved Thursday to disrupt what officials described as two key financial pipelines sustaining Hezbollah, targeting a Lebanon-based gold exchange and an international procurement and… Read More
White House Touts Cooling Inflation, Rising Real Wages in New CPI Report
The Trump administration on Wednesday pointed to a stronger-than-expected consumer inflation report as evidence that price pressures are easing and real wages are rising, arguing that the economy has rebounded… Read More
Daines Names Danielle Bradley Campaign Manager for 2026 Re-Election Bid
The campaign of Steve Daines that Danielle Bradley will serve as campaign manager for his 2026 re-election effort, formalizing leadership for what is expected to be a closely watched Senate… Read More
Daines Says Tariff on Russian Palladium Safeguards Montana Mining
Steve Daines praised the Trump administration’s decision to impose a 132.83% anti-dumping duty on Russian palladium imports, calling the move a critical step to protect Montana mining jobs and counter… Read More
Knudsen Leads 19-State Coalition Urging DOJ Probe of Foreign Funding to Climate Groups
Austin Knudsen is leading a coalition of 19 state attorneys general urging the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate whether more than 150 U.S.-based climate organizations have violated federal law… Read More
Knudsen Leads Multi-State Coalition Urging Federal Review of Rail Merger
Austin Knudsen is calling on the U.S. Department of Justice to review a proposed merger between Union Pacific Railroad and Norfolk Southern Railway, citing concerns the deal could reduce competition… Read More
Gianforte, Knudsen Open Investigation Into Helena Immigration Resolution
Greg Gianforte and Austin Knudsen announced Thursday that the state will investigate whether recent actions by the Helena City Commission violate Montana’s ban on sanctuary city policies. The announcement follows… Read More
Banks Navigate Slower Loan Growth as Rate Outlook Shifts
U.S. regional banks are entering the new quarter facing a more complicated interest-rate environment, as moderating inflation and growing expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts reshape lending dynamics and profitability… Read More
Stocks Edge Higher as Inflation Data Lifts Rate-Cut Hopes
U.S. stocks closed the week modestly higher, buoyed by a softer-than-expected inflation report that reinforced investor bets the Federal Reserve could begin cutting interest rates later this year. The S&P… Read More
Trump Nominates Katie Lane to Federal Bench in Montana
Donald Trump has nominated Montana attorney Katie Lane to serve as a judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Montana, filling a vacancy created by the departure… Read More
DEQ, Montana Resources finalize consent order on August water incident in Butte
The Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) announced Friday, Feb. 6, that it has signed an administrative consent order with Montana Resources (MR) to resolve a water backflow incident that… Read More
Wyoming Guard graduates Soldiers from 13R Advanced Leader Course at 213th RTI
The Wyoming Army National Guard graduated Soldiers from the Field Artillery Weapons Locating Radar 13R Advanced Leader Course during a ceremony Jan. 30, 2026, at the 213th Regional Training Institute…. Read More
Canada looks to shift auto industry away from U.S.
(The Center Square) – Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney wants his nation’s auto industry to look far beyond its usual American market with investments in electric vehicles and other trade… Read More
Zinke secures over $27 million for Western Montana roads, bridges, and water projects
Western Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke announced that President Trump has signed the Fiscal Year 2026 Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriation Bill into law, providing more than $27 million in… Read More
Los Angeles police chief declines to enforce ICE mask ban
(The Center Square) – California has a new law that prohibits law enforcement from wearing masks, but don’t expect it to be enforced in Los Angeles. At least not when… Read More
Governor Gianforte announces members of Licensing Reform Task Force
Governor Greg Gianforte announced the membership of the Licensing Reform Task Force, fulfilling his commitment to streamline state government and make it easier for Montanans to enter the workforce. Established… Read More
House Oversight probes Rep. Ilhan Omar’s husband’s businesses
(The Center Square) – The House Oversight Committee is investigating the rapid rise in value of two companies owned by Rep. Ilhan Omar’s husband, amid concerns over financial transparency and… Read More
Commissioner Brown announces preliminary hows slight decline in Marketplace enrollment
Montana State Auditor and Commissioner of Securities and Insurance James Brown announced that preliminary federal data indicates a slight decline in enrollment in Montana’s Health Insurance Marketplace for the 2026… Read More
Lawsuit alleges illegal property assessments across Montana
A class-action lawsuit filed by two Montana property owners alleges the Montana Department of Revenue (DOR) used illegal appraisal methods that artificially inflated property valuations statewide, forcing many taxpayers to… Read More
President Trump Launches TrumpRx.gov
President Donald J. Trump officially launched TrumpRx.gov, a new federal platform designed to provide Americans with direct access to dramatically lower prices on dozens of high-cost, brand-name prescription drugs. The… Read More
Armstrong launches statewide soil health and habitat initiative
Gov. Kelly Armstrong has rolled out a new statewide effort aimed at improving soil health and expanding wildlife habitat across North Dakota’s rural landscape, announcing the Governor’s Legacy Soil Health… Read More
Sheehy secures $32 million for Montana in latest federal funding package
Senator Tim Sheehy (R-Wyo.) announced that Montana will receive $32 million in the latest federal funding package, signed into law by President Trump. The funds are earmarked for critical infrastructure… Read More
Sheehy introduces bipartisan wildfire and forest management bill
Senator Sheehy (R-MT) joined Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) in introducing the Carbon Resource Innovation Act, a bipartisan bill designed to expand the 45Q carbon capture tax credit to include innovative… Read More
Knudsen urges expanded House Judiciary investigation into judicial bias
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen joined a 22-state coalition urging the U.S. House Judiciary Committee to broaden its ongoing investigation into improper influence on federal proceedings to include the Federal… Read More
War Department Cuts Ties With Harvard University
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth today announced the War Department would sever its academic ties with Harvard University, because attendance at the school no longer meets the needs of the… Read More
Governor Gianforte announces members of Licensing Reform Task Force
Governor Greg Gianforte announced the membership of the Licensing Reform Task Force, fulfilling his commitment to streamline state government and make it easier for Montanans to enter the workforce. Established… Read More
War Department Invites 25 Vendors to Compete in Phase I of Drone Dominance Program
The War Department announced today that 25 vendors have been selected to compete in Phase I of the Drone Dominance Program (DDP), a sweeping acquisition reform initiative aimed at rapidly… Read More
Montana Unemployment Holds at 3.4%
Montana’s unemployment rate rose slightly to 3.4 percent in December, extending the state’s streak of over four consecutive years with unemployment at or below that level, according to the Montana… Read More
North Dakota to Join Federal Tax Credit Program Supporting K-12 Scholarships
North Dakota will participate in a new federal program offering tax credits for donations to organizations that provide K-12 education scholarships, Governor Kelly Armstrong announced Wednesday. The program allows taxpayers… Read More
Livingston Man Sentenced to Life for 2022 Murder
A Livingston man has been sentenced to life in prison for the 2022 murder of a man, Attorney General Austin Knudsen announced Monday. Skyler Griebel, 33, was convicted in October… Read More
Medal of Honor Monday: Army Tech. 5th Grade Eric Gibson
Army Tech. 5th Grade Eric Gibson served as a cook during World War II, but his desire for more led him to work out a deal with his superiors to… Read More
Sen. Daines Highlights Tribal Public Safety Needs
U.S. Senator Steve Daines called for increased public safety resources for Montana tribes and commended tribal efforts to protect youth and families during a Senate Indian Affairs Committee hearing featuring… Read More
Governor Rhoden Signs First Bill of Session, Funding Major Rural Health Initiative
South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden has signed House Bill 1044 into law, appropriating funding for the Rural Health Transformation Program — marking the first piece of legislation he has approved… Read More
Antitrust Suit Targets Union Pacific Over Rural Rail Access
Thirteen farmers from Kansas and Colorado, along with Weskan Grain and Colorado Pacific Railroad (CXR), filed an antitrust lawsuit Tuesday in the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas… Read More
Treasury Department Cancels Booz Allen Hamilton Contracts Over Data Security Concerns
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that the department has canceled all existing contracts with consulting firm Booz Allen Hamilton, citing concerns over wasteful spending and failures to protect sensitive… Read More
Commerce Awards $600,000 in Grants to 11 Montana Main Street Communities
Eleven Montana communities will share $600,000 in grant funding through the Montana Main Street (MMS) Program to support revitalization projects aimed at strengthening downtowns and local businesses. “The MMS Program… Read More
Rhoden Requests Supreme Court Advisory Opinion on Lt. Governor’s Tie-Breaking Vote
Governor Larry Rhoden has formally requested an advisory opinion from the South Dakota Supreme Court to clarify whether the Lieutenant Governor, while serving as President of the Senate, has the… Read More
Gov. Gianforte Highlights Workforce Training Opportunities at Great Falls College
Governor Greg Gianforte visited Great Falls College to spotlight workforce training programs designed to prepare Montanans for in-demand careers and support the state’s growing economy as part of his 406… Read More
U.S. Targets Costa Rican Drug Trafficking Ring
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced a major action against a Costa Rica-based cocaine trafficking and money laundering network, designating five Costa Rican… Read More
New Construction Sector Analysis Highlights Record Growth
Montana’s construction industry continues to surge, driving economic growth, creating thousands of high-paying jobs, and fueling demand for skilled workers across the state, according to a new analysis released by… Read More
President Signs Veterans Support and Accountability Legislation Into Law
President Donald Trump has signed three pieces of legislation aimed at improving services, support, and accountability for veterans. The new laws address housing, funding transparency, and vocational training for those… Read More
DOJ Office of Consumer Protection Prevented Montanans From Losing $1.67 Million in 2025
The Montana Department of Justice’s Office of Consumer Protection (OCP) prevented Montanans from losing an estimated $1.67 million to scams and fraudulent business practices in 2025, according to figures released… Read More
First Lady Melania Trump to Ring Opening Bell at New York Stock Exchange
First Lady Melania Trump is scheduled to ring the opening bell of the New York Stock Exchange on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, marking a high-profile moment following what the White… Read More
Attorney General Joins Coalition Supporting Revision of Biden-Era Disability Rule
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen has joined a coalition of 23 state attorneys general in support of the Trump Administration’s effort to revise a Biden-era federal rule that they argue… Read More
Montana CSI Holds Public Hearing on BCBSMT Cybersecurity Breach
The Montana Office of the Commissioner of Securities and Insurance (CSI) held a public administrative hearing on January 22, 2026, to examine a cybersecurity breach involving Health Care Service Corporation,… Read More
Governor Gianforte Presents Spirit of Montana Award in Superior
Governor Greg Gianforte presented the Spirit of Montana Award to Superior resident Dawn Bauer in recognition of her longstanding commitment to Superior Elementary School and her selfless service to the… Read More