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UM Student Government President, ROTC Cadet Named Rhodes Finalist

A University of Montana student and ROTC cadet, who is serving as UM’s student government president, recently was named a finalist for the oldest and most renowned scholarship in the… Read More

November 28, 2025

Montanan Katie Verderber to represent Team USA in 2026 Winter Paralympics

Montana attorney Katie Verderber has been selected to represent Team USA in Wheelchair Mixed Curling at the 2026 Winter Paralympic Games in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy. The announcement was made Monday,… Read More

November 28, 2025

Starbucks Workers’ Union Expands Black Friday Strike to Over 120 Stores

Starbucks’ workers’ union significantly widened its ongoing strike on Black Friday, extending the walkout to more than 120 stores nationwide—nearly double the number that began the action earlier this month—amid… Read More

November 28, 2025

Montana Heritage Center Completes $60 Million Fundraising Campaign

The Montana Historical Society (MTHS) announced today that its $60 million fundraising campaign for the Montana Heritage Center has been successfully completed, thanks to a final $165,000 gift from the… Read More

November 27, 2025

Montana Highway Patrol Troopers Honored for Bravery and Excellence

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen honored two Montana Highway Patrol (MHP) troopers Thursday for exceptional acts of bravery and service. Trooper Jourdon Gulick received the MHP’s highest honor, the Award… Read More

November 24, 2025

Supreme Court Temporarily Blocks Ruling Against Texas Congressional Map

The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday temporarily blocked a lower court ruling that found Texas’ 2026 congressional redistricting plan—supported by former President Donald Trump—likely discriminates on the basis of race…. Read More

November 22, 2025

Supreme Court Clears Path for Judicial Elections Measure

In a 5–2 decision, the Montana Supreme Court has approved the ballot statement for Constitutional Initiative 132 (CI-132), paving the way for signature gathering to begin on a proposed constitutional… Read More

November 22, 2025

FAA Awards $10K Bonuses to Controllers and Technicians With Perfect Attendance During Shutdown

The Federal Aviation Administration announced Thursday that only 776 air traffic controllers and technicians will receive $10,000 bonuses for maintaining perfect attendance during the recent government shutdown — leaving nearly… Read More

November 22, 2025

DEQ Seeks Public Input on Draft Water Quality Report and Opens Requests for Future Data

The Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is inviting public comment on the state’s 2022-2024 Draft Water Quality Integrated Report and a new pH Assessment Method for Streams and Rivers…. Read More

November 19, 2025

Montana Property Tax Reforms Lead to Spike for Renters

Some Montana homeowners are expecting to see a reduction in property taxes after the state enacted sweeping tax reforms this year, but the changes have created unintended consequences for renters…. Read More

November 16, 2025

Gianforte Highlights $200,000 Investment in Great Falls High School House Program

Governor Greg Gianforte joined Emmy-winning TV host Mike Rowe, NeighborWorks Great Falls, and Wells Fargo this week to celebrate progress on the Great Falls High School House Program and announce… Read More

November 16, 2025

Trump Administration Launches Investigation into Major Meat Packing Companies

President Donald J. Trump has directed the Department of Justice to investigate the nation’s largest meat packing companies for potential collusion, price fixing, and manipulation, with a focus on foreign-owned… Read More

November 15, 2025

Gianforte Announces 2025 Montana Governor’s Veteran Commendation Recipients

Governor Greg Gianforte on Monday announced the 58 Montanans selected to receive the 2025 Montana Governor’s Veteran Commendation, an annual honor recognizing veterans who have demonstrated exceptional service to both… Read More

November 15, 2025

Report: State reliance on federal funds up significantly since 1990s

(The Center Square) – States rely on federal dollars more than they have in modern history, according to a new report, with one of the report’s authors saying such dependency… Read More

November 12, 2025

Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana Over Data Breach

A class action lawsuit has been filed against Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana (BCBSMT) over a data breach that allegedly exposed the sensitive personal and medical information of hundreds… Read More

November 11, 2025

Daines Highlights U.S.-Central Asia Partnership at C5+1 Conference

Senator Steve Daines underscored the importance of strong economic and strategic ties between the United States and Central Asia during the C5+1 Tenth Anniversary Business Conference this week, delivering both… Read More

November 10, 2025

Government Shutdown Enters Sixth Week

The federal government shutdown entered its sixth week this weekend, stretching into the longest in U.S. history and revealing the mounting toll of Washington’s political stalemate. With more than 1,000… Read More

November 9, 2025

ELECTION DAY 2025: NYC elects Mamdani, Democrats sweep VA, NJ governors’ races

(The Center Square) – Self-proclaimed democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani will be the next mayor of New York City after taking down the former Democrat New York governor for a second time… Read More

November 5, 2025

Death threats against ICE officers up by 8,000%, DHS says

(The Center Square) – Death threats against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers are up by 8,000% compared to the same timeframe last year, the Department of Homeland Security said on… Read More

November 4, 2025

Montana State Auditor Launches Investigation After Blue Cross Data Breach

Montana State Auditor and Commissioner of Securities and Insurance James Brown announced an immediate investigation into Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana (BCBSMT) following a major data breach that may… Read More

November 3, 2025

Virginia Attorney General Race Comes Down to the Wire Ahead of Election Day

As Virginians head to the polls in the 2025 Attorney General election, the race between incumbent Republican Jason Miyares and Democratic challenger Jay Jones has tightened, drawing national attention and… Read More

November 1, 2025

Montana DOJ, Billings Police Warn of Carfentanil Surge in Yellowstone County

The Montana Department of Justice (MTDOJ) and Billings Police Department (BPD) are alerting residents of Yellowstone County about an increased presence of the deadly synthetic opioid carfentanil. The warning follows… Read More

November 1, 2025

Senate President, State Superintendent Announce Legislation to End “Woke” Teacher Conferences

Senate President Matt Regier, R-Kalispell, and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Susie Hedalen announced Monday a new legislative effort aimed at ending the practice of Montana teachers receiving educational credit… Read More

October 27, 2025

Sheehy Hosts Common Ground Summit to Address Challenges in Agriculture

Senator Sheehy hosted a Common Ground Summit in partnership with the Livestock Marketing Association to address current challenges facing American agriculture, recent developments in the beef industry, and strategies to… Read More

October 27, 2025

Apple Prepares to Release Q4 2025 Earnings Amid Strong iPhone 17 Sales

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) is set to release its fiscal fourth-quarter 2025 earnings report on Thursday, October 30, after the market closes. Analysts are forecasting earnings per share (EPS) of… Read More

October 25, 2025

MHP Operation in Butte Leads to Major Drug Seizures, 34 Arrests

A weeklong interdiction operation led by the Montana Highway Patrol (MHP) in Butte resulted in multiple drug seizures and arrests as law enforcement worked to curb criminal activity and keep… Read More

October 25, 2025

Gianforte Highlights Montana–Kumamoto Partnership During Japan Trade Mission

Concluding his trade mission to Japan, Governor Greg Gianforte this week celebrated more than four decades of partnership between Montana and Kumamoto Prefecture, emphasizing the enduring cultural, educational, and economic… Read More

October 25, 2025

Poll: Americans support Antifa terror designation

(The Center Square) – More American voters support President Donald Trump’s decision to designate Antifa a terror organization than those who don’t, according to new polling. The Center Square Voters’… Read More

October 19, 2025

Netflix Prepares to Report Q3 Earnings as Investors Focus on Growth and Ad Revenue

Netflix is set to release its third-quarter 2025 earnings report on Tuesday, October 21, a closely watched event for investors looking to gauge the streaming giant’s growth trajectory, profitability, and… Read More

October 19, 2025

Wall Street Closes Out Strong Week Despite Bank Jitters and Policy Uncertainty

  U.S. stocks finished higher last week, capping the market’s best weekly performance in nearly two months as major indexes rebounded from early volatility and investors found renewed optimism in… Read More

October 18, 2025

Governor Gianforte Praises $1.5 Million Expansion of Western Montana State Veterans Cemetery

Governor Greg Gianforte is celebrating a major investment to expand the Western Montana State Veterans Cemetery, ensuring that Montana’s veterans and their families continue to have a lasting place of… Read More

October 5, 2025

Montana Coal Board Awards $1.8 Million for Public Safety and Infrastructure Projects

he Montana Department of Commerce announced that more than $1.8 million in grant funding has been awarded to six Montana communities to support critical public safety and infrastructure projects in… Read More

October 5, 2025

Knudsen Launches Multi-State Investigation into Big Tech Renewable Energy Claims

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen, joined by 15 other state attorneys general, announced Wednesday the launch of an investigation into major technology companies over what they allege are misleading claims… Read More

September 28, 2025

Gianforte Signs Trade Agreement with Taiwan Flour Millers

Governor Greg Gianforte on Monday welcomed a delegation from the Taiwan Flour Millers Association (TFMA) to Montana for the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that strengthens the state’s… Read More

September 28, 2025

Sheehy Hosts Town Halls with Gallatin County Students

.S. Senator Tim Sheehy (R–Mont.) visited Three Forks and Manhattan to host town halls and meet with local students to discuss leadership, service, and opportunities available through the United States… Read More

September 28, 2025

Auditor’s Office Blocks $21.6 Million in Insurance Rate Hikes

Between July 1, 2024, and June 30, 2025, the Montana Auditor’s Office, also known as the Commissioner of Securities and Insurance (CSI), denied millions of dollars in proposed insurance rate… Read More

September 27, 2025

Congressman Zinke’s Announces Fall Mobile Office Hours Across Western Montana

Montana’s First Congressional District, giving residents in rural communities the opportunity to meet with staff for help on a range of federal matters. The mobile office hours are designed to… Read More

September 23, 2025

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

September 20, 2025

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

September 20, 2025

Knudsen Leads 27-State Coalition Challenging California’s Magazine Ban

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen is leading a 27-state coalition urging the U.S. Supreme Court to strike down California’s ban on firearm magazines holding more than 10 rounds of ammunition…. Read More

September 20, 2025

Zinke Votes for Short-Term Funding Bill to Avert Government Shutdown

Western Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke voted Thursday in favor of a short-term measure to keep the federal government funded and avoid a shutdown, as Congress works to finalize annual spending… Read More

September 20, 2025

Knudsen Leads 27-State Coalition Urging Supreme Court to Strike Down Washington Magazine Ban

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen is leading a 27-state coalition urging the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn Washington state’s ban on firearm magazines that hold more than 10 rounds. The… Read More

September 13, 2025

Governor Gianforte Launches Energy Task Force

Governor Greg Gianforte this week signed an executive order creating a new Energy Task Force charged with developing strategies to expand affordable, reliable energy production in Montana. “With increasing demand… Read More

September 13, 2025

Conservative campus activist Charlie Kirk shot dead in Utah

(The Center Square) – Charlie Kirk, Turning Point USA founder and executive director and close ally of President Donald Trump, was assassinated Wednesday at a Utah Valley University event. A… Read More

September 10, 2025

Secret Service spent $11 million on Hunter Biden travel detail

(The Center Square) – The Biden administration spent more than $10 million over three years on a security detail and related expenses for former First Son Hunter Biden after denying… Read More

September 10, 2025

Daines Leads Bipartisan Push for Greater Transparency in CDFI Fund

U.S. Senator Steve Daines (R-Mont.) is leading a bipartisan effort to increase transparency and accountability in the federal Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund, introducing the CDFI Fund Transparency Act… Read More

September 7, 2025

Attorney General Knudsen Warns Montanans of Deadly Over-the-Counter Opioid

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen is warning Montanans about the dangers of 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH), a powerful opioid derivative that is being sold over the counter in gas stations, vape shops,… Read More

September 7, 2025

Gianforte Honors Veterans in Southwest Montana

Governor Greg Gianforte this week recognized Montana veterans for their service to the nation and their lasting contributions to their communities, presenting the 2024 Montana Governor’s Veteran Commendation during ceremonies… Read More

September 7, 2025

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