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Law enforcement agencies in 40 states are partnering with ICE 287(g) program

The Center Square) – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is calling on law enforcement officials in all U.S. counties to participate in a federal program, 287(g). Those who do receive… Read More

June 2, 2025

Watchdogs: New Montana law restricting foreign money in elections insufficient

(The Center Square) – Montana recently became the sixth state this year to pass a ban on foreign spending on ballot measures. Watchdog organizations, however, say the state’s new law… Read More

May 31, 2025

In just a few months, ICE makes 1,000+ worksite enforcement actions

(The Center Square) – In just a few months, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have arrested more than 1,000 “illegal alien workers without employment authorization.” It’s “the highest rate… Read More

May 31, 2025

Poll: College not preparing students for workforce, managers avoid hiring them

(The Center Square) – American colleges are not preparing students for the workforce, according to a recent poll, with hiring managers saying many graduates are entitled, easily offended, and on… Read More

May 31, 2025

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Montana and Texas Lead 21-State Lawsuit to Block Biden’s Illegitimate Keystone Cancellation

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and 19 other state attorneys general filed suit today in United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas… Read More

March 18, 2021

Representative Rosendale Fights for Fair COVID Relief Funding for Montana Tribes

Representative Rosendale sent a letter to Secretary Yellen strongly encouraging she use certified, current tribal enrollment data to determine the funding formula for the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021,… Read More

March 12, 2021

Montana Highway Patrol Commissions Fifteen New Troopers

The Montana Highway Patrol (MHP) commissioned 15 new troopers today at the 70th Advanced Academy Graduation ceremony at Helena’s Civic Center. MHP Colonel Steve Lavin and Attorney General Austin Knudsen… Read More

March 11, 2021

Daines Introduces Bill to Create and Protect Montana Coal Jobs, Reduce Emissions

U.S. Senator Steve Daines today reintroduced legislation to help create Montana coal jobs while reducing emissions. The bill, the “Carbon Capture Modernization Act,” supports the use of carbon capture, utilization… Read More

March 11, 2021

Gibson announces major expansion at Bozeman facility

A guitar manufacturer is planning a major expansion at its factory in Bozeman amid increasing demand for guitars during the COVID-19 pandemic. James “JC” Curleigh, president and CEO of Gibson… Read More

March 8, 2021

Stockman Bank of Montana announces appointment of new board member

Stockman Bank is pleased to announce Jim Drummond as the newest member of its Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2021. Jim brings more than 43 years of banking and… Read More

March 8, 2021

Montana VA flies COVID vaccines to veterans with less access

KALISPELL, Mont. – Before sunrise Tuesday, the red lights of a small, fixed-wing airplane blinked in the sky against the dark silhouette of the Northern Rocky Mountains, heading to Glacier… Read More

March 8, 2021

Construction begins on new Bozeman Clinic location

Bozeman’s longest-running clinic is working on a new home. Bozeman Clinic opened in the 1930s and, while it’s remained an independent clinic, has leased a location on the Bozeman Health Deaconess… Read More

March 8, 2021

Gianforte talks economic priorities at ranch north of Livingston

 Cattle wandered through a field dotted with cottonwood trees on the Hayhook Ranch as Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte toured the property in the Shields Valley on Thursday to discuss one… Read More

March 5, 2021

New Navy submarine named for Montana launched in Virginia

The U.S. Navy announced that the USS Montana, a Virginia-class submarine, launched Wednesday in Newport News, VA. Wednesday’s launch brings the USS Montana one step closer to being commissioned into… Read More

March 5, 2021

KRH Nurses Picket as Collective-Bargaining Negotiations Grow Heated

A steady stream of unionized Kalispell Regional Healthcare nurses, joined by supporters, took to the picket line on Feb. 23 to publicize complaints about hospital administrators who they say are… Read More

February 27, 2021

Daines is top Republican on Senate health subcommittee

U.S. Sen. Steve Daines, a member of the powerful Senate Finance Committee, has been named as the top Republican on the panel’s Subcommittee on Health Care. Daines, who was re-elected… Read More

February 27, 2021

Desperate for more planes, cargo airlines are buying up aging passenger jets.

A unique fleet of aircraft is fueling the explosive growth of e-commerce as consumers turn to online shopping during the pandemic and retailers promise faster-than-ever delivery times. And while air… Read More

February 27, 2021

Face masks once again required in Laurel schools

Face masks will once again be required in all Laurel schools. The Laurel School Board voted 4-2 Thursday to revise its policy after the teachers and classified staff unions threatened… Read More

February 27, 2021

Southwest Airlines to take flight at Bozeman airport

In its 50th year of service, Southwest Airlines is coming to the state of Montana on May 27, 2021, with the addition of service to Bozeman Yellowstone Int’l Airport (BZN)…. Read More

February 27, 2021

Hawaiian tourists bribed an airport screener with $3,000 to bypass covid-19 protocols, police say

Two travelers visiting Hawaii from Louisiana were arrested on Friday and accused of offering a Honolulu airport screener $3,000 to let them pass without quarantining or providing the negative coronavirus tests required… Read More

February 27, 2021

Legislators table bill to delay recreational marijuana

Legislators tabled Montana House Bill 427 aimed to delay sales of recreational marijuana by a year. If the bill doesn’t go through, recreational sales will begin in January of next… Read More

February 26, 2021

MT House endorses amended version of bill to compensate wrongfully imprisoned

The Montana House on Friday endorsed, for a second time, a bill to compensate those imprisoned for crimes they didn’t commit – but, in an amended form that imposes more… Read More

February 26, 2021

Governor Gianforte Signs Constitutional Carry Bill Into Law

Governor Greg Gianforte today signed House Bill 102 into law. The new law protects Montanans’ Second Amendment rights and promotes public safety. “Every law-abiding Montanan should be able to defend… Read More

February 18, 2021

Montana Department of Justice, Montana Beer and Wine Distributors Association Partner to Fight Human Trafficking in Montana

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen today announced a new partnership called the Sentinel Project between the Department of Justice (DOJ), Montana Beer and Wine Distributors Association (MBWDA), and Montana Association… Read More

February 17, 2021

IRS: All stimulus checks have been sent

The IRS said on Tuesday that all of the economic impact checks from December’s stimulus bill have been sent to Americans. According to the IRS, 147 million checks were sent… Read More

February 16, 2021

Montana bill would designate antifa as domestic terrorism

 Montana lawmakers are considering a bill that would designate antifa as a domestic terrorism group, despite no evidence of antifa activities in the state. Bill sponsor Republican Braxton Mitchell told… Read More

February 16, 2021

New report ranks Montana as #1 state to open a small business

GREAT FALLS — Many factors contribute to how successful a small business is, but according to a recent study, Montana is the best state to open a small business. The… Read More

February 14, 2021

Attorney General Says Senator Tester Didn’t Side With Montana.

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen told KGVO News that he has been in communication with many western states regarding the cancellation of the Keystone XL Pipeline. “We are leading a… Read More

February 12, 2021

Bullock tapped to lead “dark money” political group

Former Montana Gov. Steve Bullock has a new gig in politics. Bullock was one of three Democrats named as co-chairs to lead American Bridge 21st Century, a group aiming to… Read More

February 8, 2021

Senate votes to advance budget resolution for Biden’s relief plan

At 5:34 am on Friday, the Senate voted 51-50 to advance the budget resolution that will be used to facilitate passage of President Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief proposal, with… Read More

February 5, 2021

Consumer watchdog sees surge in Robinhood complaints

A U.S. consumer watchdog saw a surge in complaints regarding Robinhood last week, with some clients claiming they were unable to liquidate holdings and move to other brokerage firms. The… Read More

February 5, 2021

Long-term unemployment is close to a Great Recession record

Long-term unemployment is edging toward a historical peak, almost a year into the pandemic-fueled downturn. Workers are deemed to be “long-term unemployed” when their jobless spell is longer than six… Read More

February 5, 2021

Amazon lost its bid to require in-person voting for a union election in Alabama

The National Labor Relations Board on Friday denied Amazon’s request to require in-person voting for a union election at a fulfilment center in Bessemer, Alabama, allowing a mail-in effort to… Read More

February 5, 2021

SpaceX says its Starlink satellite internet service now has over 10,000 users

SpaceX disclosed in a public filing on Thursday that its Starlink satellite internet service now has “over 10,000 users in the United States and abroad.” “Starlink’s performance is not theoretical… Read More

February 4, 2021

Environmental group appeals decision on southwest Montana timber projects

An environmental law firm has appealed a federal district court judge’s decision to dismiss its lawsuit challenging three timber projects in southwest Montana. John Meyer, attorney for the Cottonwood Environmental… Read More

February 4, 2021

Montana delegation seeks reversal on Biden’s Keystone Pipeline cancellation

HELENA — The two Republican members of Montana’s congressional delegation have introduced bills to reverse President Biden’s decision to halt construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline. And, the delegation’s only… Read More

February 4, 2021

Wanted Canadian man still on the run in NW Montana

KALISPELL — The Flathead County Sheriff’s Office reports they are still searching for Nassem Ali Saleh Mohammed who illegally crossed the United States and Canadian border on the weekend of… Read More

February 4, 2021

North Dakota lawmakers consider bill to legalize recreational marijuana

A bill would legalize marijuana for recreational use in North Dakota — but with some restrictions. House Bill 1420 would allow recreational weed to be sold at dispensaries, where medical marijuana is… Read More

February 4, 2021

Democrats’ push to increase minimum wage to $15 runs into roadblocks

Congressional Democrats and Joe Biden made the $15 minimum wage a key part of their 2020 platform. But it’s now at risk of exclusion or being watered down in Biden’s… Read More

February 3, 2021

Fauci urges Americans to avoid large Super Bowl parties

Dr. Anthony Fauci warned Americans on Wednesday that large Super Bowl parties could turn into “super-spreader” events for COVID-19. During an interview on the Today show, the chief medical adviser to… Read More

February 3, 2021

Federal judge rules IHS must release sex abuse report on former doctor

A U.S. federal judge has ruled that Indian Health Service must make a report public, which details how the agency failed to stop pediatrician Stanley Patrick Weber from sexually abusing… Read More

February 2, 2021

Unions show signs of voter remorse after Biden reality sinks in

Several unions that eagerly endorsed President Joe Biden during the 2020 presidential election are now learning the hard way what it means to support Democrat policies. During his first day… Read More

January 22, 2021

Canadian leaders says Biden’s decision to halt Keystone pipeline is “deeply disturbing”

Canadian lawmakers have voiced their disapproval of President Biden’s recent order to stop the installation of the Keystone XL pipeline, saying the decision was “deeply disturbing.” In one of his… Read More

January 22, 2021

Delay in power-sharing pact leaves Senate in limbo

Democrats are in control of the Senate. But Sen. Ron Johnson is still leading the Homeland Security Committee, even though he’s term-limited and in the minority. It’s the latest complication… Read More

January 22, 2021

Great Falls mayor has been appointed to a National League of Cities committee

GREAT FALLS — The mayor of Great Falls will soon be helping a national organization work with the federal government to help cities across the country. Mayor Bob Kelly has… Read More

January 22, 2021

Liz Cheney faces Wyoming GOP challenger after Trump impeachment vote

U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney is “out of touch” with Wyoming for her vote to impeach President Donald Trump, a Republican state senator said Wednesday in announcing he will run against… Read More

January 22, 2021

Media Outlets Attribute Migrant Caravans And Increased Asylum Seekers To Biden’s Immigration Proposals

Media outlets have been reporting since December that President Joe Biden’s proposed immigration and asylum policies could be interpreted as relaxed leading to an increase in migrants seeking refuge in… Read More

January 22, 2021

Portland protesters unsure why they’re protesting

People might imagine that if they found themselves amid a left-wing political rally, they might have some idea how they got there. That didn’t seem to be the case for… Read More

January 22, 2021

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