Interior Secretary Doug Burgum joined Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte, Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon and Idaho Gov. Brad Little in Big Sky on Tuesday to announce a proposed federal rule that… Read More
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Labrador Joins 49-State Push to Crack Down on Illegal Robocalls
Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador joined a bipartisan coalition of 49 attorneys general in calling on the Federal Communications Commission to strengthen rules that would cut off scammers’ access to… Read More
Brown Denies $18 Million in Unjustified Insurance Increases
Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance James Brown saved Montanans more than $18 million in fiscal year 2025-2026 by denying unjustified insurance rate increases, the agency announced. Brown’s actions saved… Read More
Canada suspends animal exports from Texas due to New World screwworm concerns
Canada has suspended several animal exports from Texas due to concerns about the New World screwworm, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is immediately… Read More
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Short Sellers Circle Micron Even as AI Chip Demand Drives Record Gains
NEW YORK — Micron Technology has emerged as one of the defining stock stories of the artificial intelligence era, but a growing contingent of Wall Street bears is quietly wagering… Read More
NextEra Energy Proposes Battery Storage Facility Near Billings
BILLINGS, Mont. — A Texas-based energy company has introduced preliminary plans for a large-scale battery storage facility in Yellowstone County, adding to a growing list of major energy and infrastructure… Read More
USDA DESIGNATES 10 MONTANA COUNTIES AS PRIMARY DROUGHT DISASTER AREAS
HELENA, Mont. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated 10 Montana counties as primary natural disaster areas following severe drought conditions during the current growing season, opening the door… Read More
Gabbard announces resignation, cites personal reasons
(The Center Square) – Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard announced her resignation Friday afternoon, citing personal reasons. The former Democratic congresswoman from Hawaii will remain at her post until… Read More
MONTANA FOSTER CARE ROLLS CUT IN HALF UNDER GIANFORTE
KALISPELL, Mont. — Gov. Greg Gianforte announced this week that the number of Montana children in foster care has fallen by nearly half since he took office, citing a multi-pronged… Read More
Gootkin Confirmed as U.S. Marshal for Montana
Brian Gootkin, a veteran Montana law enforcement official who most recently served as director of the Montana Department of Corrections, has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate as U.S. Marshal… Read More
Montana Climbs to 8th in National Fiscal Health Rankings
Montana has vaulted from 22nd to 8th in national fiscal health rankings over the past four years, according to a new report from Truth in Accounting, a nonpartisan think tank… Read More
North Dakota District Judge Todd Cresap to Retire After 17 Years on the Bench
North Central Judicial District Judge Todd L. Cresap has announced he will retire effective July 17, 2026, ending a judicial career that spans nearly two decades in northwestern North Dakota…. Read More
Gianforte Touts Bozeman’s Rise as a National Business Hub
Bozeman has earned recognition as one of the country’s leading entrepreneurship hubs, with Gallatin County landing in the 98th percentile on a national index measuring entrepreneurial activity in rural communities,… Read More
Montana Attorney General Asks Supreme Court to Toss Gallatin County Challenge Over ICE Data Sharing
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen filed a response with the Montana Supreme Court this week asking it to dismiss a petition brought by Gallatin County Attorney Audrey Cromwell, escalating a… Read More
Montana Airports to Receive $25 Million in Federal Safety and Infrastructure Grants
Six Montana airports will share more than $25 million in federal grants to fund a range of safety and infrastructure improvements, the office of Rep. Ryan Zinke announced, with the… Read More
International human smuggling ring exploiting Canadian visa system thwarted by US
The Center Square) – Another international human smuggling ring exploiting lax Canadian border security and visa processes has been thwarted by U.S. officials. Mexican smuggling at the U.S.-Canada border isn’t… Read More
North Dakota Supreme Court sides with Energy Transfer in Greenpeace fight over Dutch lawsuit
(The Center Square) – The North Dakota Supreme Court ruled this week that Greenpeace International cannot keep pursuing most of its lawsuit against Energy Transfer in the Netherlands as the… Read More
Butte-Based Silver Bow Mining Rings NYSE Opening Bell
A Montana minerals exploration company marked its arrival on a U.S. national securities exchange Thursday when Silver Bow Mining Corp. leadership rang the opening bell at the New York Stock… Read More
Former Montana Senator Identifies Herself as Source of 2018 Harassment Complaint Against Windy Boy
A former state senator has publicly identified herself for the first time as the source of a confidential 2018 sexual harassment complaint against state Sen. Jonathan Windy Boy, directly challenging… Read More
Gianforte Takes Tax Cut Pitch to Southeast Montana on 56-County Tour
The governor held a town hall in Sidney and visited a string of small businesses and nonprofits across five counties, using the tour to tout property and income tax reforms… Read More
Zinke Introduces Bill to Let Allies Pool Purchases of U.S. Defense Equipment
The bipartisan legislation aims to stabilize American defense production lines by coordinating group buys among smaller allied nations that struggle to navigate the current arms sales process. Rep. Ryan Zinke… Read More
Daines Leads Five Senators to Beijing Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit
The lawmakers pressed China’s leadership on fentanyl, agricultural market access, and Boeing aircraft purchases ahead of an anticipated Trump-Xi summit next week. A bipartisan group of five U.S. senators held… Read More
U.S. Economy Added 177,000 Jobs in April
Factory construction hiring surged and labor force participation held near historic highs, though the figures reflect a workforce reshaped in part by a sharp reduction in federal employment. The U.S…. Read More
Pentagon Creates Task Force to Bring Back Troops Lost to Covid Vaccine Mandate
Secretary Hegseth directed military review boards to weigh whether service members who left voluntarily after facing career-ending adverse actions were effectively forced out. The Department of War on Friday established… Read More
Feds Cancel American Prairie Reserve’s Bison Grazing Permits
The final decision reverses a Biden-era authorization that allowed non-production bison to graze on more than 63,000 acres of federal land, ending a four-year legal and political fight by Montana’s… Read More
Justice Department Moves to Strip Citizenship From Convicted Cuban Spy
The civil complaint alleges that Victor Manuel Rocha lied his way through the naturalization process while secretly serving Havana for decades. The Justice Department filed a civil complaint Thursday seeking… Read More
Montana AG Knudsen Stands with Trump Administration on Second Amendment Reforms
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen joined the U.S. Department of Justice and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) at a press conference in Washington, D.C. to support… Read More
New Economic Data Highlights Strength of American Economy
A wave of new economic data is pointing to broad-based strength across the American economy, with improvements in housing, manufacturing, consumer confidence, and the labor market. Housing New residential construction… Read More
Daines, Cantwell Raise Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
U.S. Senators Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) have introduced a bipartisan resolution commemorating May 5th, 2026, as a National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women… Read More
Montana Delegation Seeks Funds to Repair St. Mary Canal
U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy, along with Congressmen Ryan Zinke (MT-01) and Troy Downing (MT-02), sent a letter to the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation requesting funding to repair… Read More
Attorney General Jackley Announces Settlement with Purdue Pharma, South Dakota to Receive $10.1 Million
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced that a $7.4 billion settlement reached with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family, for their role in fueling the opioid crisis… Read More
Bridger Photonics Unveils New Platform to Streamline Emissions Management
Bridger Photonics, the global leader in emissions detection and intelligence, has announced the launch of Bridger Command™, an interactive emissions management platform designed to help oil and gas operators turn… Read More
Justice Friese installed on North Dakota Supreme Court
The North Dakota Supreme Court welcomed its newest member as Justice Friese was officially installed during a formal investiture ceremony. Chief Justice Lisa Fair McEvers was joined by Justices Jon… Read More
Spirit Airlines Ceases Operations
Spirit Airlines announced on May 2 that it was suspending all operations after years of financial hardships, compounded by a recent spike in fuel prices, leaving travelers scrambling for alternative… Read More
Berkshire Hathaway Posts Strong First Quarter
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. reported net earnings attributable to shareholders of $10.1 billion in the first quarter of 2026, more than double the $4.6 billion reported in the same period a… Read More
Zinke Notches Key Victories as Farm Bill Clears House
Congressman Ryan Zinke announced the House passage of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, commonly known as the Farm Bill, a comprehensive piece of legislation designed to… Read More
Montana Leads Nation in Single-Family Home Permit Growth
Montana has topped the nation in year-over-year increases in single-family home permits, according to a new report from the National Association of Home Builders. The Washington, D.C.-based trade association, which… Read More
Soldier’s insider trading case puts prediction markets to the test
(The Center Square) – An alleged attempt by a U.S. Army Special Forces soldier to profit from classified military intelligence on a prediction market platform has resulted in the first-ever… Read More
Intel Earnings Signal CPU Demand Is Outrunning Supply
Intel Corporation delivered a quarterly report that suggests one of the most important markets in technology is tightening again: central processing units are in short supply just as demand rebounds…. Read More
Billings Hosts Anti-Trafficking Summit
A regional anti-human trafficking conference wrapped up in Billings after bringing together law enforcement officers, prosecutors, educators and victim-service advocates from across the Rocky Mountain region for specialized training on… Read More
Gianforte Names Advisory Council for Judicial Vacancy
Gov. Greg Gianforte has appointed a seven-member advisory council to help review candidates for the vacant district court judgeship in Montana’s Sixth Judicial District, which serves Park County and Sweet… Read More
U.S. Manufacturing Roars Back
American manufacturing is showing fresh momentum, with factory activity climbing to its strongest level in four years as companies expand domestic production and investors warm to an industrial rebound. Recent… Read More
Tesla Bulls Say Heavy Spending Is the Price of Becoming an AI Powerhouse
Tesla, Inc. investors are again confronting the company’s defining question: Is it an automaker with an expensive valuation, or an artificial-intelligence company still early in its growth story? The debate… Read More
Iranian National Arrested on Charges of Smuggling Migrants Into the U.S.
Jafar Tafakori allegedly charged some clients as much as $30,000 to arrange travel from South America through Mexico and into the United States A 57-year-old Iranian national was arrested in… Read More
NYC schools probed over claims of antisemitism
(The Center Square) — The Trump administration is investigating claims that New York City schools violated the civil rights of Jewish students by hosting seminars on Palestinian resistance. The U.S…. Read More
New Allegations Against Windy Boy Surface After Campaign Exit
New allegations of sexual misconduct have emerged against Montana state Sen. Jonathan Windy Boy days after he suspended his campaign for Montana’s eastern congressional district. The latest claims come from… Read More
Trump to Host King Charles for First State Visit of Second Term
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump will welcome King Charles III and Queen Camilla to Washington next week for a four-day state visit, marking the first official state… Read More
Justice Department drops Federal Reserve probe, kicks to watchdog
(The Center Square) – U.S. Attorney for D.C. Jeanine Pirro said Friday she is closing the Justice Department’s criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, days after a key… Read More
Celebrating 118 years of the US Army Reserve
FORT BELVOIR, Va. – Two and a half centuries after the first shots of the American revolution were fired, the Army Reserve continues to embody the spirit of those original… Read More
LGBTQ+ organization seeks $25M from Legislature for gender-affirming care for minors
(The Center Square) – An LGBTQ+ organization in California is asking the Golden State’s lawmakers to allocate $26 million in general fund revenue to help pay for gender-affirming care for… Read More
Taxpayer funding of Planned Parenthood increased to $832M in 2024-2025
(The Center Square) – Planned Parenthood received $832 million in taxpayer funding in 2024-2025, an increase of $39.8 million from its previous report. A record number of abortions also were performed by… Read More
Bozeman Semiconductor Manufacturer Breaks Ground on 80,000-Square-Foot Expansion
Lattice Materials, a Bozeman company that manufactures custom silicon and germanium crystals for defense, aerospace and semiconductor customers, broke ground Wednesday on a new 80,000-square-foot facility that will more than… Read More