Governor Greg Gianforte on Monday signed into law a suite of five bills overhauling the Montana Environmental Policy Act (MEPA), a move he says will protect the environment while streamlining… Read More
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Montana Leads 17-State Coalition Challenging Racial Discrimination in DEI Training
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen is spearheading a 17-state coalition urging the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals to reverse a lower court ruling that dismissed a lawsuit challenging mandatory workplace… Read More
Wyoming Power Plant May Be Proving Ground For Emissions-Free Coal Burning
PacifiCorp confirmed this week it’s moving ahead with a plan that could ultimately retire the iconic smokestacks of its Dave Johnston Power Plant seen to the north while driving between Glenrock and Casper, Wyoming…. Read More
In 3 months, federal oil, gas lease sales total $39 million in 5 western states
(The Center Square) – The Trump administration is continuing to reverse Biden administration energy policies, including its moratorium on new oil and natural gas lease sales on federal land and… Read More
South Dakota firm to bring ‘Ring of Fire’ LED Display System for New Nissan Stadium
When the Tennessee Titans open the doors to their brand-new Nissan Stadium in 2027, fans will be welcomed into a high-tech visual experience unlike any other in the NFL. Partnering… Read More
Governor Gianforte Pushes for Permanent Tax Relief During Kalispell Visit
Governor Greg Gianforte joined small business owners in Kalispell today to rally support for his push to deliver permanent property and income tax relief for Montanans. Speaking at a press… Read More
Peabody Closes ‘Substantial’ Deal For Coal From Its Flagship Wyoming Coal Mine
Hank’s Reno Junction Travel Plaza sits at the busy intersection of Wyoming Highways 387 and 59, making it a strategic stop for travelers, truckers and coal miners working at the… Read More
Montana Legislature Passes Bills to Support Future Nuclear Energy Development
Two bills aimed at laying the groundwork for a nuclear energy industry in Montana have passed the state legislature and are awaiting the governor’s signature. House Bill 623 would permit… Read More
Attorney General Joins Coalition Supporting President Trump’s Efforts to Restore Education Authority to States
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen led a coalition of 21 states in filing an amicus brief supporting President Donald Trump’s decision to reduce the workforce at the Department of Education,… Read More
Trump Administration Launches Plan to Expand Offshore Drilling
The U.S. Interior Department announced Friday that it is opening the public comment process for a new five-year offshore oil and gas leasing program, potentially paving the way for expanded… Read More
Pentagon Cancels $5.1 Billion in Contracts with Accenture, Deloitte
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Thursday the termination of $5.1 billion worth of Pentagon IT and consulting contracts, targeting major firms such as Accenture, Deloitte, and Booz Allen Hamilton. The… Read More
Montana Senate Advances Bill to Strengthen Voter Residency Requirements
In a significant move aimed at preserving the integrity of local elections, the Montana Senate advanced House Bill 413 on Thursday, tightening voter residency requirements to ensure that only long-term… Read More
Judge Dan Wilson Announces Supreme Court Bid
Flathead County District Court Judge Dan Wilson, who narrowly lost his 2024 bid for a seat on the Montana Supreme Court, announced Wednesday that he will run again—this time for… Read More
CA fails audit of federal programs, 66% of COVID unemployment benefits in question
(The Center Square) – California did not materially comply with the requirements for seven of the 22 federal programs the state auditor examined, including “pervasive” noncompliance in its unemployment benefits… Read More
U.S. adds 228,000 jobs in March, surpassing expectations
The Center Square) – The U.S. added 228,000 jobs in March, the U.S. Department of Labor reported Friday, nearly double what was forecast. Employment gains occurred in the health care,… Read More
Governor Gianforte Defends Parental Rights, Urges U.S. Supreme Court to Overturn Ruling
In a strong stand for parental rights and the rule of law, Montana Governor Greg Gianforte filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court, urging the justices to overturn… Read More
Montana’s Bathroom Bill Halted by Democrat-Appointed Judge
A Missoula judge appointed by former Democratic Governor Steve Bullock has temporarily blocked a newly enacted law that protects women’s bathrooms and locker rooms from being accessed by biological males…. Read More
Knudsen Urges Trump Administration to Close Drug Trafficking Loophole
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen has joined a coalition of 25 state attorneys general in calling on the Trump Administration to take action against a little-known import program that they… Read More
Montana Senate Issues Lifetime Ban to Former Senate President Jason Ellsworth
Former Montana Senate President Jason Ellsworth has been banned for life from the Senate floor following a bipartisan vote to censure the Hamilton Republican over a serious ethics violation tied… Read More
Montana Ranked Best State for Startups
Montana has officially been named the best state in the nation for launching a new business, according to a new report highlighted by Governor Greg Gianforte on Friday. Topping the… Read More
State Department to assume control of USAID programs after Trump court win
(The Center Square) – The Department of State will assume many of the responsibilities and oversight of programs previously performed by the U.S. Agency of International Development, effectively shuttering the… Read More
Governor Gianforte Signs Bills Protecting Montana Women and Girls
Governor Greg Gianforte reaffirmed his commitment to safeguarding the privacy, safety, and fairness of Montana women and girls by signing two key pieces of legislation aimed at protecting women’s spaces… Read More
Montana State among the top three military-friendly schools in the nation
For the fifth consecutive year, Montana State University’s efforts to support student veterans have been recognized with a designation as a top-10 military-friendly school in a nationwide survey through the… Read More
Wells Fargo Drops Net-Zero Goals Amid Attorney General Investigation
Wells Fargo has officially abandoned its commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, prompting Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen to close his investigation into the bank’s Environmental, Social, and Governance… Read More
Governor Gianforte, AFP Champion Historic Tax Cuts at Capitol Rally
Governor Greg Gianforte, joined by Americans for Prosperity (AFP), rallied at the Montana State Capitol Friday to push for historic tax cuts aimed at providing significant relief to Montanans. The… Read More
DOJ Sues Federal Employee Union, Citing National Security Concerns
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a lawsuit against affiliates of the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), seeking to end collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) that it claims… Read More
Social workers get millions to push DEI in schools
(The Center Square) – A close look at the Department of Education’s grant funding shows that millions of taxpayer dollars are being spent at universities to train social workers to… Read More
King County Superior Court judge rules natural gas initiative unconstitutional
(The Center Square) – King County Superior Court Judge Sandra Widlan on Friday ruled Initiative 2066, protecting access to natural gas for homes and businesses in Washington state, is unconstitutional…. Read More
Governor Gianforte Hails GE Aerospace Expansion in Butte
Governor Greg Gianforte is celebrating a $2 million investment from GE Aerospace to expand manufacturing capacity at its joint venture site in Butte, further boosting Montana’s role in commercial and… Read More
Montana Attorney General Joins 26-State Coalition Backing Trump’s Efforts to Deport Venezuelan Gang Members
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen has joined a coalition of 26 attorneys general in supporting President Donald J. Trump’s push to deport members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua… Read More
Jury: Greenpeace liable for hundreds of millions in damages over pipeline project protests
(The Center Square) – A North Dakota jury on Wednesday found environmental activist group Greenpeace liable for hundreds of millions of dollars in damages for its activities related to protests of construction… Read More
Woodstock for Capitalists set for May 2nd
Berkshire Hathaway, the conglomerate led by legendary investor Warren Buffett, is gearing up for its annual shareholder meeting scheduled for Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Omaha, Nebraska. Known as the… Read More
Greenpeace-Energy Transfer lawsuit winding down
(The Center Square) – The long-anticipated North Dakota lawsuit between Energy Transfer and Greenpeace is winding down, with both parties resting their cases Thursday. Energy Transfer installed the Dakota Access… Read More
Wyoming governor signs bill that bans foreign funding of ballot measures
(The Center Square) – Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon on Thursday signed legislation that will ban foreign funding of ballot measures in the state. House Bill 337 prohibits non-U.S. citizens from funding any… Read More
DHS ends collective bargaining for some TSA workers, citing productivity concerns
(The Center Square) – Tens of thousands of Transportation Security Administration (TSA) employees may lose union privileges after the Department of Homeland Security announced Friday it is ending a collective… Read More
Governor Gianforte Champions Property Tax Relief for Small Businesses
At a press conference held at Central Plumbing, Heating, Excavation in Great Falls, Governor Greg Gianforte discussed his proposed tax cuts aimed at delivering significant property tax relief for Montana… Read More
Fed Expected to Cut Rates in June as Job Growth Shows Early Weakness
The Federal Reserve is preparing for its March 18-19 policy meeting amid a strong overall labor market, though signs of potential weakening are emerging. This could place the U.S. central… Read More
Attorney General Knudsen Leads 21-State Coalition Urging Congress to Ban China-Based AI Platform on Government Devices
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen is leading a coalition of 21 state attorneys general in urging Congress to pass the “No DeepSeek on Government Devices Act,” which would ban the… Read More
Idaho Enacts Largest Income Tax Cut in State History
Governor Brad Little, alongside House and Senate leadership, signed House Bill 40 today, enacting the largest income tax cut in Idaho’s history. The new legislation delivers an additional $253 million… Read More
Most major U.S. city budgets are actually in the red, report says
(The Center Square) – A large majority of the 75 largest cities in the U.S. are in financial trouble, according to a new report. Truth in Accounting released the report,… Read More
Democrat Legislator Pleads Guilty to DUI After Political Fundraiser
Montana state Senator Ellie Boldman, a Democrat from Missoula, pleaded guilty Monday morning to a misdemeanor charge of driving under the influence after being found asleep in her running vehicle… Read More
Daines, Sheehy, Zinke introduce Bill to Safeguard Montana Mining Jobs, Ban Russian Mineral Imports
U.S. Senator Steve Daines, Senator Tim Sheehy, Congressman Ryan Zinke, introduced a bicameral bill today aimed at protecting Montana mining jobs by prohibiting the import of critical minerals from Russia…. Read More
Montana Senate Passes SB 42 Requiring Partisan Labels for Judicial Candidates
The Montana Senate has passed Senate Bill 42, a bill that would require judicial candidates at all levels – from Supreme Court justices to municipal judges – to declare a… Read More
Poll Shows 60% of Voters Support Requiring Paper Ballots for Election Integrity
Poll Shows 60% of Voters Support Requiring Paper Ballots for Election Integrity A recent national poll reveals that 60% of voters support the idea of requiring paper ballots in U.S…. Read More
Montana Motor Vehicle Division and County Treasurer’s Offices Prepare forNew Vehicle Services System Launch
The Montana Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) and County Treasurer’s offices are preparing for the launch of a new vehicle titling and registration system on March 17, 2025. The new system… Read More
Poll Shows Political Realignment as GOP Gains Ground with Minority and Swing Voters
As the 2026 midterm elections approach, a new Cygnal poll reveals shifting political dynamics that could reshape the electoral landscape. Former President Donald Trump’s approval rating has climbed to 50%,… Read More
Spokane mayor joins lawsuit against Trump administration over cuts to NIH grants
The Center Square) – Spokane joined the ranks of others suing the Trump administration on Friday amid attempts to reduce federal spending after research institutions spent $9 billion in NIH grants… Read More
Bitcoin and digital asset bills filed in at least 31 states
(The Center Square) – Bitcoin and digital asset bills have been field in at least 31 state legislatures, according to a Bitcoin Laws website tracking state legislative filings. The website… Read More