Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen announced Thursday that fentanyl seizures in the state dropped sharply in 2025, falling 70 percent from the prior year and nearly 80 percent from the… Read More
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Trump moves to rein in NIL chaos with sweeping college sports executive order
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday aimed at restoring what the White House described as order and stability to college athletics, directing federal agencies to use their oversight… Read More
Knudsen leads multistate coalition defending gun manufacturers f
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen has filed two amicus briefs leading coalitions of state attorneys general in defense of American firearms manufacturers facing lawsuits in New York that seek to… Read More
Financial services jobs boom in Montana
Montana’s financial and professional services sector has emerged as the leading driver of state economic production, according to a new analysis from the Department of Labor and Industry released as… Read More
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What will redistricting mean for the 2026 midterms?
(The Center Square) – A redistricting showdown is in full swing in Texas and California with House Republicans and Democrats scrambling to secure their party’s majority during the second half… Read More
Governor Gianforte Seeks Applicants for Two District Court Vacancies in Yellowstone County
Governor Greg Gianforte has announced that he is now accepting applications and nominations to fill two district court vacancies in Montanaʼs Thirteenth Judicial District, which covers Yellowstone County. The vacancies… Read More
Montana Historical Society Launches Free Field Trip Program for Students
The Montana Historical Society has received a $50,000 grant from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana to create a free field trip program aimed at Montana students statewide. This… Read More
Senate passes minibus before recessing, making slight progress on govt funding
(The Center Square) – Right before leaving for its week-long August recess, the U.S. Senate passed a minibus Friday evening containing three out of the 12 annual government funding bills…. Read More
Four Killed in Shooting at The Owl Bar in Anaconda
An intense manhunt is underway following a deadly shooting at The Owl Bar in Anaconda, Montana, on Friday morning, August 1, 2025, in which four people were fatally shot. Authorities… Read More
Stocks Rally as Tech and Earnings Power Wall Street
The S&P 500 rose 2.3% for the week, its best five-day stretch since early June. The Nasdaq Composite surged 3.1%, driven by blowout results from Alphabet (GOOGL) and Tesla (TSLA),… Read More
Governor Little Proclaims August as “Keeping Idaho Healthy Month” During Visit with HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Governor Brad Little has officially proclaimed August as “Keeping Idaho Healthy Month”, recognizing the state’s leadership in advancing public health initiatives under the national Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement…. Read More
Daines Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Ensure Fair Pay for Montanans with Disabilities
U.S. Senator Steve Daines (R-MT) has introduced bipartisan legislation to end wage discrimination against workers with disabilities and support their transition into competitive, integrated employment. The Transformation to Competitive Integrated… Read More
Zinke and Sheehy Lead Effort to Charge Foreign Tourists, Fund National Park Repairs
Congressman Ryan Zinke (R-MT), former Secretary of the Interior, and Senator Tim Sheehy (R-MT) today unveiled new legislation aimed at shoring up funding for America’s national parks by charging most… Read More
Montana Maintains Near-Record Low Unemployment
Montana’s unemployment rate held steady at a remarkably low 2.8% in June, marking the ninth consecutive month below 3% and extending a historic run of four straight years with unemployment… Read More
Zinke Secures Key Funding, Forest Management Reforms, and ESA Rollbacks
Western Montana Congressman and former U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke announced a series of major victories for Montana in the Fiscal Year 2026 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies… Read More
Sheehy Introduces Legislation to Block Federal Funds for “Anarchist Cities”
U.S. Senator Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.) today introduced the Stop Anarchists from Endangering (SAFE) Cities Act, a bill aimed at cutting off federal taxpayer dollars to cities that, in Sheehy’s view,… Read More
Gianforte Calls on Congress to Reverse Biden-Era Coal Rule
Governor Greg Gianforte has urged Congress to support two joint resolutions aimed at overturning a Biden administration policy that threatens Montana’s coal industry and could cost the state’s public schools… Read More
Governor Armstrong Appoints Andrew Eyre to Northeast Central Judicial District Judgeship
Governor Kelly Armstrong has appointed Andrew Eyre, an experienced prosecutor with over a decade of service in the Grand Forks County State’s Attorney’s Office, to the bench of the Northeast… Read More
State Announce $4 Million Grant to Launch Montana’s First Teacher Apprenticeship Program
Governor Greg Gianforte and Department of Labor & Industry (DLI) Commissioner Sarah Swanson announced a $4 million federal grant to establish Montana’s first registered teacher apprenticeship program, a major step… Read More
Gov. Kelly Armstrong Applauds Signing of HALT Fentanyl Act
North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong joined former President Donald Trump at the White House today for the official signing of the HALT Fentanyl Act, landmark legislation aimed at cracking down… Read More
Idaho Closes Fiscal Year with Balanced Budget, $345 Million Surplus
The State of Idaho wrapped up its fiscal year on June 30 with a balanced budget and an impressive $345 million surplus, according to updated revenue figures released today by… Read More
Gov. Kelly Armstrong Urges Strong Support for Infrastructure, Permitting Reform
North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, calling on lawmakers to maintain strong federal funding for transportation infrastructure, provide greater flexibility… Read More
KRAMBU Unveils Plans for World’s Most Sustainable AI Factory in Montana
KRAMBU, Inc., a sustainable high-performance computing infrastructure company, announced this week the development of a next-generation AI data center campus in Montana—what the company is calling the world’s most sustainable… Read More
Gianforte Honors Four Montana Veterans with Veteran Commendation
Governor Greg Gianforte this week honored four Montana veterans with the Governor’s Veteran Commendation, recognizing their exemplary military service and continued dedication to their communities. Ceremonies were held in Chouteau,… Read More
Democrats threaten government shutdown if GOP passes $9.4 billion rescissions bill
(The Center Square) – As lawmakers begin crafting the 12 annual appropriations bills to fund the federal government in fiscal year 2026, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., has implied… Read More
Pilot program to focus on ‘personal responibility’ in welfare programs
(The Center Square) – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is taking new applications to conduct pilot programs in five different states focused on reducing federal assistance. The… Read More
UM Launches New Major in Entertainment, Events and Sports Management
Marley Miller came to the University of Montana as a pre-med student, but quickly discovered a different path through the College of Business to pursue his passion for music and… Read More
Reported illegal entries continue to decline, reversing Biden trajectory
(The Center Square) – Reported illegal entries continue to decline nationwide, reversing a Biden administration trajectory where the numbers of encounters and apprehensions broke records every month. In May, illegal… Read More
Attorney General Knudsen Appoints Billings Attorney Emily Jones to Judicial Standards Commission
Attorney General Austin Knudsen today announced the appointment of Billings attorney Emily Jones to the Montana Judicial Standards Commission, a key body responsible for upholding the integrity and ethical standards… Read More
Judge Dan Wilson Raises Over $113,000 in First Quarter of Supreme Court Campaign
Flathead District Court Judge Dan Wilson announced Tuesday that he has raised $113,859 in the first quarter since launching his campaign for the Montana Supreme Court, marking a strong start… Read More
Senators Sheehy, Daines Applaud Senate Passage of “One, Big, Beautiful Bill”
Montana’s U.S. Senators Tim Sheehy and Steve Daines praised the Senate’s passage of a sweeping legislative package dubbed the “One, Big, Beautiful Bill,” calling it a major victory for working… Read More
Zinke Announces $4 Million Grant to Expand Apprenticeship Programs in Montana
Congressman Ryan Zinke announced that the Montana Department of Labor and Industry has been awarded $4 million in federal funding to expand apprenticeship programs across the state. The funding comes… Read More
Bozeman Tops List as Most Expensive U.S. Airport for Summer Car Rentals, Survey Finds
Travelers heading to Montana this summer may face sticker shock at the rental car counter. Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN) has been named the most expensive airport in the country… Read More
Gianforte, U.S. Forest Service Formalize Landmark Shared Stewardship Agreement for Montana’s Forests
Governor Greg Gianforte and U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz has signed a historic Shared Stewardship Agreement between the State of Montana and the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service,… Read More
Gov. Little Hosts Trump Administration Officials
Governor Brad Little and Lieutenant Governor Scott Bedke welcomed top officials from the Trump administration to Idaho this week for a wildfire preparedness roundtable and the Governor’s annual trail ride,… Read More
Montana Attorney General Launches Investigation into Lee Enterprises Following Cyberattack
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
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
Sheehy Introduces Legislation to Compensate Service Members Discharged Over COVID Vaccine Mandate
U.S. Senator Tim Sheehy introduced the COVID-19 Military Backpay Act of 2025 on Friday, aiming to provide backpay and compensation to thousands of service members who were discharged from the… Read More
Here’s how American taxpayers will be impacted if the ‘big, beautiful bill’ fails
(The Center Square) – The Republican budget resolution, which among other things would extend the expiring 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, has sparked concerns over the resulting trillions of… Read More
Supreme Court rules against Florida firefighter who lost health benefits
(The Center Square) – Litigation cannot be pursued by a disabled Florida firefighter against the city of Sanford under the Americans With Disability Act, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Friday…. Read More
Gianforte Appoints Marta Bertoglio as Department of Commerce Director
Governor Greg Gianforte announced the appointment of State Representative Marta Bertoglio as the new Director of the Montana Department of Commerce, signaling a continued focus on economic growth and job… Read More
Trump’s Job Approval Hits 53%
A Rasmussen poll conducted June 8-12, 2025, found that 53% of voters approve of former President Donald Trump’s job performance, reflecting robust support across racial groups. Notably, 54% of Black… Read More
Montana Historical Society Launches Final Fundraising Push for Montana Heritage Center
The Montana Historical Society has kicked off the final phase of its ambitious capital campaign to complete the Montana Heritage Center, announcing a $1 million fundraising goal to cross the… Read More
Gianforte Honors Seven Central Montana Veterans
Governor Greg Gianforte honored seven distinguished Montana veterans this week with the 2024 Montana Governor’s Veteran Commendation, recognizing their military service and continued contributions to their communities. The ceremonies took… Read More
Montana State’s Leon Costello Named FCS Athletic Director of the Year
Montana State University Athletic Director Leon Costello has been named a 2023–24 FCS Athletic Director of the Year by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA), recognizing his… Read More
Performance Engineering Earns National Honors
Performance Engineering continues to gain national attention for combining rapid growth with a people-first workplace culture, earning two prestigious 2025 awards from the Zweig Group: Best Firms to Work For… Read More
Stock Market Rides Wave of Tech Gains and Trade Hopes Amid Weekly Swings
The U.S. stock market delivered a gripping performance this week, propelled by tech sector strength, a solid jobs report, and flickers of optimism in U.S.-China trade talks, though tariff jitters… Read More
Idaho Partners with ICE to Transport Dangerous Illegal Alien Criminals Out of State
Governor Brad Little announced today a new agreement between the Idaho State Police (ISP) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) under the federal 287(g) program. The partnership authorizes Idaho… Read More
Gianforte Hails Trump Administration for Approving Signal Peak Mine Permit
Governor Greg Gianforte on Thursday praised the Trump Administration’s approval of a crucial mining permit for the Signal Peak Energy coal mine, calling the move a major victory for Montana… Read More
Daines, Zinke Lead Bipartisan Effort to Combat Drug Trafficking in Tribal Communities
U.S. Senator Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and Representative Ryan Zinke (R-Mont.) teamed up with Senators Tina Smith (D-Minn.) and Representative Rick Larsen (D-Wash.) to introduce the bipartisan PROTECT Act, aimed at… Read More