U.S. stocks surged this week, with all three major indexes closing at record highs after the Federal Reserve delivered its first interest rate cut of the year, fueling hopes that… Read More
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Gianforte Honors Shelby Veteran
Governor Greg Gianforte recognized Sergeant Bob Longcake of Shelby with the 2024 Montana Governor’s Veteran Commendation, honoring both his military service during the Vietnam War and his decades of dedication… Read More
Daines Introduces Bill to Protect Religious Student Groups on College Campuses
Senator Steve Daines has introduced the Equal Campus Access Act of 2025, legislation aimed at ensuring public colleges and universities do not discriminate against religious student organizations. Daines said the… Read More
USITC Advances Probe Into Russian Palladium Imports After Montana Delegation Push
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to continue its investigation into imports of unwrought palladium from Russia, ruling there is reasonable indication that the U.S. mining industry is… Read More
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Warren Buffett Announces Retirement as Berkshire Hathaway CEO at Annual Meeting
Warren Buffett, the 94-year-old investing legend known as the Oracle of Omaha, announced his retirement as chief executive of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. at the company’s annual meeting Saturday, marking the… Read More
Abbott signs Texas’ first school choice bill into law
(The Center Square) – Gov. Greg Abbott on Saturday signed Texas’ first school choice bill into law. Abbott signed “the largest day one school choice program in the United States… Read More
State Treasurer Plans To Invest Billions To Help Bring Manufacturing To Wyoming
State Treasurer Curt Meier has an innovative plan to help the Cowboy State’s economy. “I think opportunity and necessity is the mother of expansion,” he said. Meier told Cowboy State… Read More
Wyoming Power Plant May Be Proving Ground For Emissions-Free Coal Burning
PacifiCorp confirmed this week it’s moving ahead with a plan that could ultimately retire the iconic smokestacks of its Dave Johnston Power Plant seen to the north while driving between Glenrock and Casper, Wyoming…. Read More
Lummis Has More Than $1.5M So Far For 2026 Race, Campaign Finance Reports Show
The first quarter financial reports for Congress are in and U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis is seeing the green. Lummis now has more than $1.5 million cash-on-hand heading into the 2026… Read More
Montana governor courts Colorado gun makers after state restricts semi-auto guns
(The Center Square) – Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte is pitching gun manufacturers based in Colorado to relocate to his state. Gianforte, whose office posted a video to social media on… Read More
In 3 months, federal oil, gas lease sales total $39 million in 5 western states
(The Center Square) – The Trump administration is continuing to reverse Biden administration energy policies, including its moratorium on new oil and natural gas lease sales on federal land and… Read More
Montana Becomes First State to Enshrine ‘Right to Compute’ Into Law
Montana has made history as the first state in the U.S. to legally protect its citizens’ right to access and use computational tools and artificial intelligence technologies. Governor Greg Gianforte… Read More
South Dakota firm to bring ‘Ring of Fire’ LED Display System for New Nissan Stadium
When the Tennessee Titans open the doors to their brand-new Nissan Stadium in 2027, fans will be welcomed into a high-tech visual experience unlike any other in the NFL. Partnering… Read More
Governor Gianforte Pushes for Permanent Tax Relief During Kalispell Visit
Governor Greg Gianforte joined small business owners in Kalispell today to rally support for his push to deliver permanent property and income tax relief for Montanans. Speaking at a press… Read More
Peabody Closes ‘Substantial’ Deal For Coal From Its Flagship Wyoming Coal Mine
Hank’s Reno Junction Travel Plaza sits at the busy intersection of Wyoming Highways 387 and 59, making it a strategic stop for travelers, truckers and coal miners working at the… Read More
Montana Legislature Passes Bills to Support Future Nuclear Energy Development
Two bills aimed at laying the groundwork for a nuclear energy industry in Montana have passed the state legislature and are awaiting the governor’s signature. House Bill 623 would permit… Read More
NorthWestern Energy Reaches Settlement Agreements in Montana Rate Review
NorthWestern Energy has reached key settlement agreements with several major stakeholders in its ongoing regulatory rate review for electric and natural gas services in Montana. The agreements, if approved by… Read More
Attorney General Joins Coalition Supporting President Trump’s Efforts to Restore Education Authority to States
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen led a coalition of 21 states in filing an amicus brief supporting President Donald Trump’s decision to reduce the workforce at the Department of Education,… Read More
Montana’s Unemployment Rate Remains Below 3% for Sixth Consecutive Month
Governor Greg Gianforte announced that Montana’s unemployment rate has remained at a low 2.7% for the month of March, marking the sixth consecutive month the state has kept its unemployment… Read More
Gianforte Celebrates Ribbon Cutting for Amazon’s New Facility in Belgrade
Governor Greg Gianforte joined U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy to officially cut the ribbon on Amazon’s new 50,000-square-foot delivery station in Belgrade. The state-of-the-art facility is part of… Read More
Wyoming Supreme Court Hears Arguments on Abortion Access
The Wyoming Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday regarding the classification of abortion as healthcare, a case that could significantly impact the future of abortion access in the state. The state… Read More
U.S. Regulators Approve Capital One’s $35.3 Billion Merger with Discover
U.S. banking regulators on Friday approved Capital One’s $35.3 billion acquisition of Discover Financial Services, clearing the way for the creation of the nation’s eighth-largest bank by assets insured by… Read More
Trump Administration Launches Plan to Expand Offshore Drilling
The U.S. Interior Department announced Friday that it is opening the public comment process for a new five-year offshore oil and gas leasing program, potentially paving the way for expanded… Read More
Google to Appeal Portion of U.S. Monopoly Ruling
Google, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., announced plans to appeal part of a recent U.S. federal court ruling in the Department of Justice’s antitrust case against the tech giant. The… Read More
Attorney General Knudsen and Colonel Sager Honor MHP Dispatchers
Attorney General Austin Knudsen and Montana Highway Patrol (MHP) Colonel Kurt Sager visited the MHP Communications Center today to recognize the vital work of dispatchers in honor of National Public… Read More
Billings Accountant Accused of Embezzling Over $100,000 from Nonprofit
A Billings woman is facing felony charges after allegedly embezzling more than $100,000 from a local nonprofit trade organization. Valary Nichole Obert, 35, has been charged with felony embezzlement exceeding… Read More
Stock Market Experiences Volatility Amid Trade Policy Shifts and Earnings Reports
The U.S. stock market endured another turbulent week, with major indexes grappling with persistent volatility driven by ongoing trade policy uncertainties, particularly surrounding President Donald Trump’s tariff announcements. The S&P… Read More
North Dakota Governor Signs Bill Merging Insurance and Securities Oversight
Governor Kelly Armstrong signed Senate Bill 2214 into law today, officially approving the merger of the North Dakota Securities Department into the North Dakota Insurance Department. The consolidation aims to… Read More
Five Briefs Filed in Support of AG Knudsen’s SCOTUS Request in Planned Parenthood Parental Rights Case
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen’s petition to the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) for a review of a Montana Supreme Court decision concerning parental rights in abortion cases has gained significant… Read More
UM Earns National No. 1 ‘Military Friendly’ Rank
A national organization recently named the University of Montana the No. 1 “Military Friendly” college in the United States. The ranking is for top “tier-1 research institutions.” The Military Friendly… Read More
Judge Allows U.S. Deportation Case Against Pro-Palestinian Columbia Student to Proceed
A U.S. immigration judge ruled Friday that the Trump administration can move forward with its deportation case against Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate student and prominent pro-Palestinian activist who… Read More
Pentagon Cancels $5.1 Billion in Contracts with Accenture, Deloitte
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Thursday the termination of $5.1 billion worth of Pentagon IT and consulting contracts, targeting major firms such as Accenture, Deloitte, and Booz Allen Hamilton. The… Read More
Senate Confirms Lt. Gen. Dan Caine as Next Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff
The U.S. Senate confirmed retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Dan “Razin” Caine as the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in a 60-25 vote on Friday, officially filling… Read More
Montana Senate Advances Bill to Strengthen Voter Residency Requirements
In a significant move aimed at preserving the integrity of local elections, the Montana Senate advanced House Bill 413 on Thursday, tightening voter residency requirements to ensure that only long-term… Read More
Apple Airlifts 600 Tons of iPhones to U.S. Ahead of Potential Tariffs
In a dramatic move to get ahead of looming U.S. tariffs, Apple has airlifted approximately 600 tons of iPhones—equivalent to around 1.5 million devices—from India to the United States, according… Read More
President Trump and Governor Gianforte Push for American Energy Dominance at White House
In a powerful show of support for American energy, Governor Greg Gianforte joined President Donald J. Trump at the White House on Thursday to celebrate the signing of executive orders… Read More
Bridger Aerospace Secures Wildfire Detection Contract with State of Montana
Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BAER) announced Friday it has been awarded an exclusive-use contract by the State of Montana to provide wildfire detection and mapping services using a… Read More
Judge Dan Wilson Announces Supreme Court Bid
Flathead County District Court Judge Dan Wilson, who narrowly lost his 2024 bid for a seat on the Montana Supreme Court, announced Wednesday that he will run again—this time for… Read More
CA fails audit of federal programs, 66% of COVID unemployment benefits in question
(The Center Square) – California did not materially comply with the requirements for seven of the 22 federal programs the state auditor examined, including “pervasive” noncompliance in its unemployment benefits… Read More
U.S. adds 228,000 jobs in March, surpassing expectations
The Center Square) – The U.S. added 228,000 jobs in March, the U.S. Department of Labor reported Friday, nearly double what was forecast. Employment gains occurred in the health care,… Read More
Senate Republicans Advance Plan to Extend Trump-Era Tax Cuts, Cut Spending
In a narrow 51–48 vote early Saturday morning, Senate Republicans approved a budget resolution that paves the way for extending former President Donald Trump’s 2017 tax cuts and significantly reducing… Read More
Nissan Reportedly Weighs Moving Some Japan-Based Production to U.S. Amid Rising Tariffs
Nissan Motor Co. is considering shifting a portion of its Japan-based production for U.S.-bound vehicles to the United States, amid escalating global trade tensions fueled by President Donald Trump’s renewed… Read More
Montana’s Bathroom Bill Halted by Democrat-Appointed Judge
A Missoula judge appointed by former Democratic Governor Steve Bullock has temporarily blocked a newly enacted law that protects women’s bathrooms and locker rooms from being accessed by biological males…. Read More
Knudsen Urges Trump Administration to Close Drug Trafficking Loophole
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen has joined a coalition of 25 state attorneys general in calling on the Trump Administration to take action against a little-known import program that they… Read More
Montana Senate Issues Lifetime Ban to Former Senate President Jason Ellsworth
Former Montana Senate President Jason Ellsworth has been banned for life from the Senate floor following a bipartisan vote to censure the Hamilton Republican over a serious ethics violation tied… Read More
Montana Ranked Best State for Startups
Montana has officially been named the best state in the nation for launching a new business, according to a new report highlighted by Governor Greg Gianforte on Friday. Topping the… Read More
State Department to assume control of USAID programs after Trump court win
(The Center Square) – The Department of State will assume many of the responsibilities and oversight of programs previously performed by the U.S. Agency of International Development, effectively shuttering the… Read More
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