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Gianforte Continues 56 County Tour

Governor Greg Gianforte continued his fifth annual 56 County Tour this week, meeting with Montanans in Golden Valley, Wheatland, and Fergus counties to celebrate legislative wins and highlight rural resilience…. Read More

Sheehy Fulfills Campaign Promise With Blind Trust

Senator Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.) has followed through on a key campaign promise by placing up to $50 million of his Bridger Aerospace stock into two blind trusts — a move … Read More

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

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

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Montana Eases Process for Veterans to Add Designation to Driver Licenses

In a move aimed at improving services for veterans, the Montana Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) is now accepting additional documentation for veterans to obtain a veteran designation on their state-issued… Read More

Government shutdown averted as House, Senate pass CR

(The Center Square) – A government funding stopgap is on its way to President Joe Biden’s desk after the Senate voted 85-11 to pass a 118-page bill to keep the… Read More

Frontier Asset Management Launches Actively Managed ETFs on the NYSE

Frontier Asset Management, an independent asset management firm, has officially launched its suite of actively managed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). These ETFs are designed… Read More

MSU Graduate School Dean Craig Ogilvie to Step Down

Montana State University announced this week that Craig Ogilvie, dean of the Graduate School and associate vice president of research, will step down from his administrative role at the end… Read More

Attorney General Knudsen Sues Biden Administration Over Coal Leasing Halt

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen has filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration over its plan to halt federal coal leasing in the Powder River Basin, a region responsible for… Read More

IRS data shows ‘Blue State Exodus’ over past 30 years

(The Center Square) – Millions of residents in blue states have migrated to red states within the past 30 years, according to federal data. A policy group that analyzed the… Read More

Federal data: School leaders say 40% of students are behind grade level

(The Center Square) – According to a federal survey of school leaders, 40% of students in the nation’s public schools were behind grade level in one or more subjects at… Read More

Biden’s Controversial Clemency Grants to Convicted Officials Spark Outrage

President Joe Biden faced bipartisan criticism this week after granting clemency to two disgraced officials convicted in high-profile corruption cases. The decision, part of a larger clemency package for 1,500… Read More

ABC News Settles Trump Defamation Lawsuit for $16 Million, Issues Apology

ABC News has agreed to pay $15 million to a “presidential foundation and museum” and $1 million in legal fees as part of a settlement with President-elect Donald Trump in… Read More

Federal judge blocks Albertsons-Kroger merger

(The Center Square) – A federal judge has blocked the $24.6 billion proposed merger between Albertsons and Kroger in response to a lawsuit filed against it by the Federal Trade… Read More

Montana State education department works to address statewide teacher shortage

BOZEMAN — At the end of November in Montana, there were 51 openings for special education teachers, and a report on the state’s teacher shortage last year identified special education… Read More

North Dakota Development Fund Approves Over $6.6 Million in Loans

The North Dakota Department of Commerce announced that 10 businesses have been approved for a combined total of $6,628,000 in loans through the North Dakota Development Fund, Inc. (NDDF). The… Read More

Montana Attorney General Leads Coalition Defending U.S. Gun Manufacturers

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen is spearheading a coalition of 28 states in urging the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) to protect American firearm manufacturers from liability claims… Read More

23 AGs oppose Biden’s 4th attempt to saddle Americans with student loan debt

(The Center Square) – A group of 23 attorneys general led by Missouri and Kansas has put the Biden administration’s Department of Education on notice about its fourth attempt to… Read More

Montana Department of Commerce Opens Applications for 2024 Big Sky Film Grant

The Montana Department of Commerce has announced the opening of the 2024 Big Sky Film Grant (BSFG), offering financial support to filmmakers creating projects that showcase Montana’s unique landscapes, culture,… Read More

Trump nominates former Missouri congressman to serve as IRS commissioner

(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump will nominate former U.S. Rep. Billy Long, a Missouri Republican, as the commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service. Trump announced the news in a Truth… Read More

After Trump threatens Mexico, authorities make largest fentanyl bust in history

(The Center Square) – After President-elect Donald Trump vowed to impose tariffs on Mexico and spoke to Mexico’s new president, Claudia Sheinbaum, demanding that Mexico stop facilitating illegal entry into… Read More

Governor Doug Burgum Delivers Final Budget Address

Governor Doug Burgum presented his final executive budget to the 69th Legislative Assembly today, outlining a $95 million package aimed at improving housing affordability, accessibility, and stability for the 2025-27… Read More

Holiday shopping expected to break records again in 2024

(The Center Square) – Nearly 40% of all Americans plan to shop on Black Friday, to kick off the holiday shopping season. Holiday sales are already expected to once again break… Read More

Milwaukee promises $10,000 bonuses to entice police officer transfers

(The Center Square) – The city of Milwaukee is offering a $10,000 sign-on bonus for working police officers who transfer to the Milwaukee Police Department. The initiative, announced by Mayor… Read More

Federal loan to struggling EV automaker under fire

(The Center Square) – All-electric automaker Rivian Automotive announced on Monday that it received a “conditional commitment” for a $6.6B loan from the U.S. Department of Energy. If finalized, the loan… Read More

Steve Scheel Honored with North Dakota’s Theodore Roosevelt Rough Rider Award

Steve D. Scheel, the board chairman emeritus of SCHEELS, has been named the 50th recipient of North Dakota’s Theodore Roosevelt Rough Rider Award, the state’s highest honor for its citizens…. Read More

Senator Daines Condemns Biden Administration’s Decision to Halt Montana Coal Leasing

U.S. Senator Steve Daines criticized the Biden administration’s recent decision to prohibit new coal leasing in Montana’s Powder River Basin, following the publication of the Miles City Resource Management Plan… Read More

Gov. Doug Burgum Appoints Lt. Daniel Haugen as Interim Highway Patrol Superintendent

North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum has appointed Lt. Daniel Haugen to serve as interim superintendent of the North Dakota Highway Patrol, effective December 1. The appointment follows the retirement of… Read More

Federal Judge Reverses Semi-Retirement Decision After Trump’s

For the second time since Republican President-elect Donald Trump’s election, a federal judge has reversed a decision to take senior status, citing the apparent lapse of time for a Democratic… Read More

Montana State University Engineering Students to Showcase Senior Projects at Design Fair

Montana State University engineering students will showcase their senior capstone projects on Thursday, December 5, at the biannual Design Fair in Norm Asbjornson Hall. The event, which is free and… Read More

Montana DEQ Expands Air Quality Monitoring with New Glasgow Station

In October, the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) installed a new permanent air quality monitor in Glasgow, providing Valley County residents with expanded access to real-time air quality data…. Read More

FEMA under investigation over Trump supporter discrimination

(The Center Square) – House Oversight Chair Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., has opened an investigation into the Federal Emergency Management Agency over reports that it discriminated against supporters of Donald… Read More

Senator Steve Daines Secures Passage of Key Legislation Addressing Montana Jobs, Quantum Research, and Housing Challenges

U.S. Senator Steve Daines (R-MT) announced today that three of his key legislative priorities have successfully passed the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. These bills, which focus on preserving… Read More

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