Montana residents are losing millions to cryptocurrency scams, including a growing number involving Bitcoin ATMs, state officials warn. Montana State Auditor James Brown, who also serves as commissioner of securities… Read More
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Knudsen Leads 23-State Coalition Urging EPA to Stop Funding Climate Advocacy Group
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen is spearheading a 23-state coalition of attorneys general urging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to halt grants to the Environmental Law Institute (ELI), a… Read More
Gianforte Approves $308 Million in Broadband Grants
Gov. Greg Gianforte has approved $308 million in broadband deployment grants aimed at closing Montana’s digital divide, backing 32 projects that will extend high-speed internet to nearly 72,000 unserved and… Read More
Trump HHS tells states to remove gender ideology from sex ed or lose PREP funding
(The Center Square) – The Trump administration directed 46 states and territories to remove gender ideology from their sex ed materials or else face possible termination of federal Personal Responsibility… Read More
Montana AG Leads 22-State Coalition Asking Supreme Court to Hear Parental Rights Case
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen, along with 21 other state attorneys general, has filed a brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to review a case challenging a Massachusetts school district’s… Read More
Gianforte Welcomes Semiconductor Firm to Montana
Gov. Greg Gianforte on Monday marked the opening of Eshylon Scientific’s new facility in Bozeman, cutting the ribbon on the semiconductor manufacturing solutions company’s relocation from California to Montana. The… Read More
Black Hills Corp. and NorthWestern Energy Announce All-Stock Merger
Black Hills Corp. (NYSE: BKH) and NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NWE) said their boards of directors have unanimously approved a definitive agreement to combine in an all-stock, tax-free merger…. Read More
Americans in All 50 States to Receive Tax Cut Under Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill,” Analysis Finds
A new analysis from the nonpartisan Tax Foundation projects that every state in the nation will see average tax reductions under President Donald J. Trump’s signature tax legislation, the One… Read More
Lee Enterprises to Pay $9.5 Million in Privacy Case, Faces New Employee Class-Action Lawsuits
Lee Enterprises, the Iowa-based newspaper chain that owns hundreds of publications in 25 states, including several in Montana, has agreed to pay $9.5 million to settle a subscriber privacy lawsuit… Read More
Daines Visits Bull Mountains Mine
U.S. Senator Steve Daines visited the Bull Mountains Mine in Musselshell County on Friday, celebrating what he called a major victory for Montana jobs and American energy. The mine, one… Read More
Federal Judge Blocks Use of Washington Medicaid Data for Immigration Enforcement
A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction preventing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from using Medicaid data obtained from Washington and 19 other states for immigration enforcement purposes…. Read More
Grand Forks Celebrates Opening of $30.5 Million Career Impact Academy
The Grand Forks community marked a milestone this week with the official ribbon cutting of the Grand Forks Career Impact Academy, a $30.5 million career and technical education facility designed… Read More
Gianforte’s 56 County Tour Highlights Rural Investments, Jobs, and Public Safety
Governor Greg Gianforte continued his 56 County Tour this week, visiting communities across eastern Montana to spotlight infrastructure upgrades, workforce initiatives, public safety investments, and new business openings. “It’s great… Read More
1M homes to be powered by Montana coal mine expansion
(The Center Square) – The U.S. Department of the Interior on Tuesday approved expansion of coal mining in Montana, marking the second largest coal expansion since President Donald Trump took… Read More
Gianforte Appointment Challenged by Liberal Group
A Jefferson County man, backed by the liberal advocacy group Upper Seven Law, has filed a lawsuit against Republican Governor Greg Gianforte over his appointment of former state legislator Marta… Read More
Suspect in Anaconda Shooting Arrested After Week-Long Manhunt
The intense, week-long search for Michael Paul Brown — wanted in connection with the shooting deaths of four people at the Owl Bar in Anaconda — came to an end… Read More
Wyoming Guarsdman Named Deputy Surgeon General for Army National Guard
Brigadier General Toby J. Alkire, Deputy Adjutant General of the Wyoming National Guard, has been selected to serve as the Deputy Surgeon General for the Army National Guard, Office of… Read More
Obama Administration Under Fire as Declassified Intel Questions 2016 Election Narrative
Newly declassified documents released by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard are reigniting fierce political debate over the origins of the Trump-Russia investigation, with conservatives alleging they show top Obama… 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
Small Business Sentiment Surges as “One Big Beautiful Bill” Takes Effect
Small business owners across the nation are showing renewed confidence in the economy, according to CNBC’s latest Small Business Survey, coinciding with the implementation of President Donald J. Trump’s landmark… 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Montana Attorney General Knudsen Leads 28-State Coalition Against Maine Gun Law
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen is spearheading a 28-state coalition backing a legal challenge to Maine’s newly enacted 72-hour waiting period for firearm purchases, calling the law an unconstitutional infringement… Read More
Supreme Court Delivers Wave of Unanimous Rulings
The U.S. Supreme Court issued a series of unanimous decisions this week, resolving contentious disputes and clarifying legal boundaries on discrimination, religious tax exemptions, gun manufacturer liability, and environmental regulations…. 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
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
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
Governor Gianforte Announces Board Appointments
Governor Greg Gianforte today announced the following appointments: Board of Regents of Higher Education Carter Jasper, Missoula: A graduate of Saint Regis High School, Jasper is a student at the… Read More
Zinke Votes to Pass “Big Beautiful Bill”
Congressman Ryan Zinke (MT-01) announced his vote in favor of the Big Beautiful Bill Act, landmark legislation that he says delivers long-awaited reforms to federal tax policy, border security, entitlement… Read More