Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen announced Friday that his office has opened an investigation into Lee Enterprises following a February cyberattack that compromised the personal information of nearly 40,000 employees… Read More
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Gianforte Praises Supreme Court Ruling
Governor Greg Gianforte applauded the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in United States v. Skrmetti, upholding Tennessee’s Youth Protection Act and reinforcing the right of states to restrict certain medical and… Read More
President Trump Signs Senator Sheehy’s Aerial Firefighting Bill Into Law
In a major legislative milestone for freshman U.S. Senator Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.), President Donald J. Trump on Friday signed into law the Aerial Firefighting Enhancement Act, Sheehy’s bipartisan bill to… Read More
Senator Daines Leads Bipartisan Push to Celebrate “Great Outdoors Month”
U.S. Senator Steve Daines (R-Mont.) is once again championing Montana’s outdoor heritage on the national stage, as the U.S. Senate unanimously passed a bipartisan resolution he co-led to designate June… Read More
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Attorneys general say EPA water rule is costly and unlawful
(The Center Square) – A proposed Environmental Protection Agency rule that would monitor indirect wastewater discharges from slaughterhouses is unlawful and would be costly to businesses, 27 attorneys general said… Read More
Court upholds first oil and natural gas lease sale on federal lands in western states
(The Center Square) – A federal judge handed a win to oil and natural gas companies operating in western states by upholding the first lease sales of the Biden administration… Read More
More hearings in North Dakota on carbon dioxide pipeline project
(The Center Square) – Hearings are scheduled for a carbon dioxide pipeline initially rejected by North Dakota regulators, keeping the multi-state project alive. North Dakota regulators rejected Summit Carbon Solutions’… Read More
Montana State ranked No. 2 in the nation for most military friendly school
BOZEMAN – Montana State University has been named the No. 2 military friendly school in the nation in the annual listing published by the website MilitaryFriendly.com. MSU is the highest-ranked… Read More
61 new officers graduate from the Montana Law Enforcement Academy
HELENA – Sixty-one new officers who will serve in 36 agencies across the state graduated today from the Montana Law Enforcement Academy (MLEA) within the Montana Department of Justice. MLEA… Read More
Thousands of pounds of meth smuggled across border in vegetable shipments
(The Center Square) – Mexican cartels for decades have devised creative ways to smuggle narcotics and other contraband across the southern U.S., including using produce, law enforcement officials say. This… Read More
Registration open for Montana State University STEAM Day on April 13
BOZEMAN — Registration is now open for Montana State University’s STEAM Day on Saturday, April 13. The daylong program offers girls in grades 6-8 creative, hands-on workshops to explore science,… Read More
President of Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis Neel Kashkari to Visit UM
MISSOULA – Neel Kashkari, the president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, will visit the University of Montana on Monday, April 8, to conduct a public townhall… Read More
Feds apprehended record number of criminal noncitizens in fiscal 2023
(The Center Square) – Federal agents apprehended a record number of criminal noncitizens in fiscal 2023, according to several reports. In fiscal 2023, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers apprehended nearly… Read More
House Republicans’ advantage even thinner with Gallagher resignation
(The Center Square) – Republicans’ advantage in the U.S. House of Representatives will be only 217-213 after April 19, following Friday’s decision by U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher to resign. The… Read More
Montana State chef to participate in regional culinary competition
BOZEMAN — A chef with Montana State University’s Culinary Services Division will participate in a regional challenge on Monday that recognizes expertise and skill among collegiate dining professionals. The National… Read More
Supreme Court seems favorable to Biden administration over efforts to address social media content
The Supreme Court is currently deliberating a case that pits the Biden administration against Republican-led states, focusing on the government’s role in addressing controversial social media content related to topics… Read More
Montana Logging Industry Faces Uncertain Future
Pyramid Mountain Lumber officials have announced their intention to sell the mill rather than resorting to an auction, although no concrete plans have been finalized apart from the impending closure…. Read More
Legal Challenge Targets Montana Law Requiring Gender and Racial Diversity on Boards and Committees
A recent federal lawsuit challenges a Montana law aimed at promoting gender and racial diversity on state boards and commissions. The lawsuit, filed by the national organization Do No Harm,… Read More
Gianforte Campaign Raises $1.1 Million in Two Months
Governor Greg Gianforte has raised more than $1.1 million in the 60 days since he announced his bid for reelection on January 16 according to a release from his campaign…. Read More
Montana State to award posthumous honorary doctorate to I-Ho Pomeroy
OZEMAN — Montana State University will recognize I-Ho Pomeroy, a restaurateur who served on the Bozeman City Commission for a decade and was known for her generous support for the… Read More
Montana law enforcement seized record amounts of fentanyl last year
(The Center Square) – The amount of fentanyl seized in Montana last year was over double the amount in 2022, according to Attorney General Austin Knudsen’s office. In 2023, the Rocky Mountain… Read More
Former N.C. State swimmer Alons, Kentucky’s Gaines, 14 others sue NCAA
(The Center Square) – A swimmer who competed at N.C. State is among 16 collegiate athletes, including 12-time All-American Riley Gaines, suing the NCAA for letting men who say they… Read More
Realtors group ends commission model; biggest ‘jolt’ in housing in 100 years
(The Center Square) – The National Association of REALTORS announced Friday an agreement where it will end the 6% commission that is routine in home sales. In the settlement with… Read More
Willis stays on Trump case, Wade forced to resign
(The Center Square) – Embattled Georgia District Attorney Fani Willis on Friday stayed on the case involving former President Donald Trump and accepted the resignation of her lead investigator following… Read More
AG Knudsen announces another record-breaking year for fentanyl seizures
HELENA – Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen announced today an over 20,000 percent increase in fentanyl seizures by anti-drug forces in Montana since 2019. Additionally, over twice as much fentanyl… Read More
Attorney General Knudsen files lawsuit against Biden EPA rule
HELENA — Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen, along with 23 other attorneys general, filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the Biden administration’s new air quality rule that would significantly impact state… Read More
Governor Gianforte Highlights Community Support for Montana Veterans
BILLINGS, Mont. – Rounding out Invest in Veterans Week, Governor Greg Gianforte highlighted community support for veterans today at the Montana Veterans Meat Locker in Billings. “Because of the sacrifices… Read More
As Army struggles to recruit, plan in works to eliminate 24,000 positions
(The Center Square) – As the U.S. Armed Forces have struggled to meet recruitment goals, the Army is reducing its troops by 24,000 soldiers. According to an “Army Force Structure… Read More
Montana State business college helps students develop networking skills
BOZEMAN — This semester, Montana State University’s Jake Jabs College of Business and Entrepreneurship held its first career symposium, a casual event intended to help students become comfortable talking to… Read More
Federal lawmakers call for permanent Daylight Saving Time
(The Center Square) – Some lawmakers are once again calling on their colleagues to make Daylight Saving Time permanent. Ahead of the switch to Daylight Saving Time this weekend, U.S…. Read More
Sinema’s retirement triggers wide range of reactions in Arizona
(The Center Square) – Arizona Independent Sen. Kyrsten Sinema announced on Tuesday that she is retiring at the end of the year and not seeking re-election, which led to a… Read More
Governor Greg Gianforte Launches Invest in Veterans Week
On Monday at 1889 Coffee House, Governor Greg Gianforte kicked off Invest in Veterans Week. “I think it’s huge. Communication is the key to so many good things,” said Brett… Read More
Montana State men’s hockey set to make third consecutive trip to national championship
BOZEMAN – For the third year in a row, Montana State University’s club men’s hockey team will play in the American Collegiate Hockey Association’s Division 2 national tournament later this… Read More
Employers seek to hire Montana State students at biannual career fair
BOZEMAN – Nearly 1,500 students in search of internships and employment opportunities, many of them dressed to impress, attended the first day of Montana State University’s Almost Spring Job and… Read More
Montana State announces new nurse-midwifery program
BOZEMAN — The Mark and Robyn Jones College of Nursing at Montana State University has taken another step toward improving health care for state residents, particularly those living in rural,… Read More
Texas border czar: Operation Lone Star task force expands to build on successes
(The Center Square) – An Operation Lone Star task force that has seen a number of successes is expanding throughout the state to combat cartel and gang crime, led by… Read More
Biden signs stopgap measure to keep government open one week
(The Center Square) – President Joe Biden signed a temporary funding measure Friday that will keep the government open roughly one more week while lawmakers work to broker a longer-term… Read More
Poll gauges voters’ views on western conservation issues
(The Center Square) – Over two-thirds of voters in Mountain West states say they are worried about land, water and wildlife in the region, according to a recent poll. The Conservation in… Read More
Trucking group says they’ll sue if IL adopts CA emissions standards
(The Center Square) – California vehicle emissions standards may be coming to Illinois. An Illinois state legislator has introduced a measure that would limit the types of trucks the trucking industry… Read More
Trump thwarts Haley in her native South Carolina, rolls on to Michigan
(The Center Square) – Sweeping a fourth consecutive primary by double digits, former President Donald Trump left South Carolina victorious on Saturday and on a roll heading into Michigan on… Read More
Montana State University spring enrollment sets all-time record
BOZEMAN – Spring enrollment at Montana State University set a new all-time record, with 16,110 students attending classes at the state’s largest university. It’s the first time in the university’s… Read More
Spring Enrollment Figures Highlight UM’s Continued Growth
MISSOULA – Spring semester enrollment is rising again at the University of Montana, marking the sixth consecutive semester of enrollment growth at the public flagship institution. UM reports 10,349 students… Read More
Montana State student wins civic engagement scholarship for volunteer work on campus
BOZEMAN – Montana State University junior Sophia Adams says her childhood experiences as the younger sibling of a brother with autism shaped her wish to serve people living in difficult… Read More
Congressional watchdog again unable to determine if U.S. financial statements are reliable
(The Center Square) – A Congressional watchdog said Friday that it was again unable to determine if the federal government’s consolidated financial statements were reliable. The U.S. Government Accountability Office,… Read More
Immigration system isn’t broken, just ignored, former immigration judge says
(The Center Square) – The U.S. immigration system isn’t broken, laws established by Congress are being ignored, a former immigration judge told members of Congress. “Despite consistent claims to the… Read More
New York City lawsuit accuses big-tech firms of fueling youth mental health crisis
(The Center Square) — New York City Mayor Eric Adams has filed a lawsuit against Facebook, Snapchat and other social media networks, blaming the big-tech companies for fueling a youth… Read More
Oversight committee opens investigation into IRS for selective enforcement
(The Center Square) – The Republican-led House Oversight Committee is looking into allegations that the IRS is selectively not enforcing its tax-exempt rules against liberal nonprofits. With new allegations of… Read More
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas Impeached
In a narrow vote of 214-213, the House of Representatives has impeached Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, marking the first time a sitting cabinet secretary has faced formal impeachment in… Read More
Recent Scams Target Montana Nonprofits
Montana’s nonprofits, reliant on donations for their operations and growth, have recently fallen prey to a series of scams aiming to siphon tens of thousands of dollars from their coffers…. Read More
Summit gets another shot at carbon pipeline in North Dakota
(The Center Square) – Summit Carbon Solutions will get another chance at a carbon pipeline in North Dakota after a ruling by the state’s public service commission. State rules supersede… Read More
Poll shows 7 states oppose electric vehicle mandates
(The Center Square) – Polling from the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers, the leading trade association of fuel, shows seven states oppose gas car bans. Polling from the presidential and… Read More
Court rejects Biden administration attempt to dismiss Texas asylum policy lawsuit
(The Center Square) – A federal district court judge has denied a request by the Biden administration to dismiss a lawsuit Texas filed in an attempt to stop the administration… Read More