The Wyoming Business Council (WBC) is proud to announce the launch of a new Job Board through Wyoming Venture Capital (WYVC), aimed at enhancing support for its portfolio companies and… Read More
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Gianforte Files Amicus Brief with U.S. Supreme Court Supporting Tennessee Law on Children’s Medical Protections
Governor Greg Gianforte has filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in support of Tennessee’s laws aimed at protecting children from permanent and experimental medical and surgical procedures…. Read More
Colleges forfeit volleyball games against team with trans player
(The Center Square) – The University of Wyoming, Southern Utah University, Boise State University, and Utah State University have all forfeited their women’s volleyball games against San José State University,… Read More
Database: More than 13,000 gender reassignment procedures on minors between 2019-23
40% were performed in just four states: California, New York, Washington and Ohio (The Center Square) – Sex reassignment procedures and surgeries on children have gained national prominence in… Read More
Afghan released into US by Biden administration arrested for plotting terror attack
(The Center Square) – An Afghan citizen released into the U.S. less than 10 days after the Biden-Harris deadly withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan was arrested for plotting an… Read More
Poll: Voters divided on Biden admin’s Title IX changes ahead of election
(The Center Square) – In a new national poll released this week, voters signaled they are divided over the Biden administration’s Title IX changes to expand gender identity protections ahead… Read More
Riley Gaines Advocates for Women’s Sports at Billings event
All-American swimmer Riley Gaines addressed the importance of preserving women’s sports during the Montana Family Foundation Banquet held at the Northern Hotel on Friday. Her remarks came in light of… Read More
Governor Greg Gianforte Maintains Strong Lead in Poll Ahead of Election
A new poll shows Governor Greg Gianforte solidifying his position in the race for reelection, leading Democratic challenger Ryan Busse by a significant margin of 55% to 36%. This latest… Read More
Attorney General Austin Knudsen Defends Actions Amid Professional Conduct Hearing
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen stood firm in his defense during a formal hearing Wednesday and Thursday regarding a professional conduct complaint against him by a California lawyer, which arises… Read More
Trump blasts Harris for FEMA help to migrants as hurricane budget runs low
(The Center Square) – The Biden-Harris administration took a tidal wave of criticism this week after U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas told reporters that the Federal Emergency… Read More
Lack of EV chargers dogging Washington agency’s electrification efforts
(The Center Square) – If you’re a Washington resident reluctant to buy or drive an electric vehicle due to the lack of charging infrastructure around the state or in cold weather… Read More
Longshoremen end port strike after reaching potential deal
(The Center Square) – Nearly 50,000 members of the International Longshoremen’s Association will return to work after the port workers’ union reached a tentative contract agreement with the United States Maritime… Read More
Governor Highlights HER Campaign’s Efforts to Combat Human Trafficking in Montana
Governor Greg Gianforte visited the HER Campaign last week to showcase the organization’s vital work supporting survivors of human trafficking through their residential programs. “Human trafficking is a despicable, heartbreaking… Read More
South Dakota Attorney General Joins Call for AM Radio Preservation in Vehicles
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has teamed up with 11 other state Attorneys General to urge Congress to pass the AM Radio For Every Vehicle Act of 2024, emphasizing… Read More
Gov. Doug Burgum Declares Statewide Fire Emergency in North Dakota
In response to escalating wildfire risks, Governor Doug Burgum has signed an executive order declaring a statewide fire emergency. This action activates the State Emergency Operations Plan to strategically position… Read More
Montana Attorney General Announces $3.5 Million Funding Boost for Children’s Advocacy Centers
* Attorney General Austin Knudsen announced today that the Montana Department of Justice will provide an additional $3.5 million to enhance the state’s Children’s Advocacy Centers (CACs). This funding aims… Read More
Twenty state AGs challenge gender dysphoria guidance and methodology
(The Center Square) — Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill joined a 20-state coalition to question the American Academy of Pediatrics practices with child gender dysphoria. In a letter, originally written… Read More
Poll: Nevada a virtual tossup in presidential race
(The Center Square) – Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are virtually tied in Nevada, according to a new poll. According to the American Greatness/TIPP poll of… Read More
Small businesses tell Congress to stop tax hike
(The Center Square) – A coalition of small businesses are calling on Congress to make the 20% small business tax deduction permanent. Small business leaders visited Washington, D.C. this week… Read More
First Lady Gianforte Secures Partnership for Imagination Library with United Way
In a significant boost for early childhood literacy, First Lady Susan Gianforte announced today that the United Way of Yellowstone County will serve as the local program partner for Dolly… Read More
San Francisco man with $2.4 million house got subsidized rent
(The Center Square) – Gregory Finkelson received a one-year prison sentence for theft of government property because of his fraudulent receipt of hundreds of thousands of dollars in low-income housing… Read More
Trump vows to save flavored vapes if elected
(The Center Square) – Former President Donald Trump has made a long list of election promises so far, but on Friday, he said he’d also save flavored vaping options for… Read More
U.S. Secret Service report finds multiple failures before Trump assassination attempt
(The Center Square) – A report from the U.S. Secret Service said multiple communication and operational failures happened on the day a lone gunman shot at former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania… Read More
ICE Arrests Salvadoran illegal charged with Child Sex Crimes
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Boston arrested an “unlawfully present” Salvadoran national charged with 11 counts of sex crimes against a child in Nantucket…. Read More
Daines Calls for Major Reforms to Budget Process
Montana’s U.S. Senator Steve Daines took to the Senate floor to urge significant reforms to Congress’ budget process, criticizing the body for its consistent failure to adhere to established budget… Read More
Tester Faces Scrutiny Over 218 Lobbyist Meetings
Senator Jon Tester is under increased scrutiny following a report revealing that he held 218 meetings with lobbyists between January 2023 and August 2024, according to his public schedule. This… Read More
Montana State University Sets Enrollment Records
Montana State University (MSU) has made history by becoming the first university in Montana to enroll over 17,000 students, reaching a fall headcount of 17,144—an increase of 1% from last… Read More
Montana Senate race now rated “Leans Republican”
A leading political analyst has revised its forecast for Montana’s Senate race, now favoring Republicans as Democratic Senator Jon Tester has seen a decline in poll numbers. On Friday, Sabato’s… Read More
Gianforte Highlights Montana’s Job and Wage Growth
Governor Greg Gianforte, alongside Montana Department of Labor & Industry (DLI) Commissioner Sarah Swanson, showcased new data today illustrating the robust performance of Montana’s economy. During a press conference at… Read More
Jon Tester top recipient of lobbyist donations
As the 2024 election cycle progresses, Senator Jon Tester (D-Mont.) has emerged as the top recipient of lobbyist campaign donations. Tester’s campaign has received $489,440 from lobbyists, contributing to a… Read More
Student perspectives on campus protests mixed
(The Center Square) – Concerns over free speech on college campuses have intensified since the war in Gaza began last October, according to a new report. The study shows a… Read More
Wyoming officials not fans of new federal plan for Rock Springs field office
(The Center Square) – Gov. Mark Gordon is disappointed with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM)’s Resource Management Plan (RMP) for the Rock Springs Field Office. The Office manages millions… Read More
Montana State Provost’s Distinguished Lecturer Series begins Sept. 10 with MAES associate director Darrin Boss
OZEMAN – Over 30 years at Montana State University, Darrin Boss has worn many hats, most frequently a cowboy hat. Since finishing his master’s degree in beef cattle nutrition in… Read More
Mountain states among most 2nd Amendment supportive
(The Center Square) – Mountain States are among the most gun-friendly states in 2024. The rankings come from ammunition e-commerce and wholesaler company Ammo.com. Wyoming is 12th this year, due… Read More
‘Not the party I grew up with:’ Another Texas lawmaker leaves Democratic Party
(The Center Square) – Another lifelong Democrat has joined the Republican Party in Texas, this time, state Rep. Shawn Thierry of Houston. She made the announcement on Friday, joining… Read More
Multi agency operation nabs 33 violent gang members in border town of Uvalde
(The Center Square) – Thirty-three members of violent gangs were arrested as part of a multi-agency operation targeting transnational and organized crime in the border town of Uvalde, Texas, and… Read More
Flip-flop? Harris under scrutiny for changes to past stances
(The Center Square) – Vice President Kamala Harris was once anti-fracking and opposed to former President Donald Trump’s tough immigration policies. Now, it’s apparently a different story. In an interview… Read More
15 states sue Biden-Harris administration for enrolling noncitizens in Obamacare
(The Center Square) – A coalition of states led by Kansas has sued the Biden-Harris administration to block the federal government from providing free health care through the taxpayer-funded Affordable… Read More
RFK Jr. suspends presidential campaign, endorses Trump
(The Center Square) – Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. dropped his presidential bid Friday to endorse Republican nominee Donald Trump in the Nov. 5 election. Kennedy, his voice… Read More
Jon Tester Prioritizes Kamala Harris’ Presidency Over His Re-Election
In a striking declaration during a rally in Missoula on Wednesday, Senator Jon Tester (D-MT) stated that electing Vice President Kamala Harris as president is of greater importance than his… Read More
Polls: Majority of Americans want troops sent to border, oppose illegal immigration
(The Center Square) – Polls are consistently showing two key indictments on the Biden-Harris administration border policy: Americans not only overwhelmingly oppose illegal immigration but also want troops sent to… Read More
Drug Developed at UM Moves to Cancer Patient Trials
MISSOULA – A compound discovered by the University of Montana Center for Translational Medicine has started Phase I clinical trials with cancer patients. The center’s partner in the effort is… Read More
Gianforte Reviews Property Tax Reform Proposals, Highlights Support for Homestead Exemption
On Thursday, Governor Greg Gianforte met with members of his appointed task force to discuss their recommendations for property tax reform. The governor offered feedback on the proposals, which are… Read More
Harris expected to accept party nomination at DNC amid pro-Hamas protests
(The Center Square) – The Democratic National Convention kicks off this week with Democratic delegates, grassroots leaders, party favorites and more descending on Chicago to rally the base and coronate… Read More
Busy Beekeepers: UMOnline Certificate Trains Master Beekeepers Worldwide
MISSOULA – Despite the balmy June heat, Tamila Morgan was clad head to toe in a tan beekeeping suit as hives teeming with the fuzzy black and yellow pollinators buzzed… Read More
Speaker Mike Johnson Campaigns With Republicans in Billings
Top Republican leaders from Montana converged in Billings today, just a week after former President Donald Trump’s visit to Bozeman. U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson headlined the event, underscoring the… Read More
Montana Supreme Court Rules Minors Can Obtain Abortions Without Parental Consent
The Montana Supreme Court ruled that minors do not need parental permission to obtain an abortion in the state. The decision aligns with a previous lower court ruling that found… Read More
Plastic bag ban fails in Montana for lack of signatures
(The Center Square) – Proposed ballot initiatives to ban single-use plastic bags in Bozeman and Missoula have failed to qualify due to lack of signatures. Montana Plastic Free, the organization… Read More