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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

September 20, 2024

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

September 20, 2024

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

September 8, 2024

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

September 8, 2024

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

September 8, 2024

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

September 7, 2024

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

September 4, 2024

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

September 3, 2024

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

September 2, 2024

‘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

September 1, 2024

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

August 31, 2024

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

August 31, 2024

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

August 25, 2024

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

August 23, 2024

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

August 23, 2024

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

August 23, 2024

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

August 22, 2024

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

August 19, 2024

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

August 19, 2024

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

August 18, 2024

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

August 17, 2024

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

August 17, 2024

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

August 16, 2024

Montana State University President Waded Cruzado Announces Retirement

Montana State University President Waded Cruzado has announced she will retire in June 2025, concluding a groundbreaking 15-year tenure at the helm of the state’s land-grant institution. Cruzado, who became… Read More

August 15, 2024

Montana Homeowners Can Now Claim Property Tax Rebate

Governor Greg Gianforte announced today that starting tomorrow, August 15, eligible Montana homeowners can claim a property tax rebate of up to $675 through the website getmyrebate.mt.gov. Homeowners have until… Read More

August 15, 2024

Walz military retirement coincided with political campaign

(The Center Square) – Democrat Vice Presidential pick and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is again facing scrutiny over his military retirement after Trump running mate J.D. Vance accused Walz of… Read More

August 11, 2024

Montana Attorney General Leads Coalition Supporting National TikTok Ban

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen has spearheaded a coalition of 21 state attorneys general in urging the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia to uphold the… Read More

August 10, 2024

Trump Rallies in Bozeman

Former President Donald Trump held a campaign rally in Bozeman, Montana, on Friday night, aiming to energize supporters and impact down-ballot races in a state he previously won in the… Read More

August 10, 2024

Montana to Distribute Second Round of Property Tax Rebates

The Montana Department of Revenue (DOR) is preparing to distribute its second round of property tax rebates to eligible taxpayers. This initiative is part of a broader property tax relief… Read More

August 8, 2024

Another judge issues a preliminary injunction against Title IX rule

(The Center Square) — A federal judge in Missouri issued another preliminary injunction on Wednesday halting enforcement of the Biden administration’s Title IX rule. The rule issued by the Department of… Read More

August 2, 2024

FACT CHECK: Biden’s claim that illegal border crossings lower than Trump’s is false

(The Center Square) – During President Joe Biden’s address to the American public Wednesday night, he said his administration secured the border. Without discussing border policies in his 10-minute address,… Read More

July 30, 2024

Gov. Gianforte Issues Executive Order Declaring Disaster in Missoula and Mineral Counties

HELENA, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte today issued an executive order declaring a disaster in Missoula and Mineral counties. “A recent severe thunderstorm toppled trees and downed power poles in… Read More

July 28, 2024

FBI Confirms Former President Trump Was Struck by Bullet in Assassination Attempt

Following an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump earlier this month, the FBI has confirmed that Trump was indeed hit by a bullet. In a post on his Truth… Read More

July 28, 2024

Montana State’s Tami Peters recognized with national med lab science scholarship

BOZEMAN – A student in Montana State University’s medical laboratory science program and a lifelong Bobcat was recognized with a national scholarship last month by one of the nation’s preeminent… Read More

July 25, 2024

Former South Dakota Department of Social Services Employee Indicted for Stealing $1.8 Million

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has announced a significant development in a case involving alleged embezzlement from the state’s Department of Social Services. Lonna Carroll, 68, of Algona, IA,… Read More

July 20, 2024

Glacier Bancorp Reports Strong Quarterly and First Half 2024 Results

Glacier Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE: GBCI) announced its financial results for the second quarter and first half of 2024, highlighting significant developments in earnings and operational performance. For the second quarter… Read More

July 20, 2024

MSU Extension Supports Local Government Reviews

Montana State University Extension’s Local Government Center is gearing up to assist numerous municipalities and counties in Montana as they embark on their decennial local government reviews. With 43 municipalities… Read More

July 16, 2024

NorthWestern Energy Seeks Rate Increases for Electric and Gas Customers in Montana

NorthWestern Energy has formally requested approval from Montana regulators to raise rates for its electric and natural gas customers, marking its first rate adjustment petition since its last review two… Read More

July 15, 2024

Liberal Groups Bring Lawsuit Over Montana Ballot Initiatives

In a contentious legal battle unfolding in Montana, two organizations are taking the state’s Secretary of State to court over signature acceptance rules for proposed constitutional initiatives. These initiatives face… Read More

July 14, 2024

FBI Identifies Shooter in Attempted Assassination of Former President Trump

The FBI has identified 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks as the suspect in the attempted assassination of former U.S. President Donald Trump. The incident, which unfolded on Saturday, ended with the… Read More

July 14, 2024

President Trump survives attempted assassination at rally

A terrifying scene unfolded at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday as former President Donald Trump narrowly escaped an apparent assassination attempt. Law enforcement officials confirmed that Trump was… Read More

July 13, 2024

Report: Nationwide political spending projected to hit $10.69B

(The Center Square) – As the 2024 election season gears up, a recently-released report predicts nationwide political spending will reach a record high $10.69 billion. The Political Projections Report predicts that… Read More

July 12, 2024

Governor Honors Three Forks Veteran

Governor Greg Gianforte recently honored Sergeant Major Sean Gifford during a ceremony in Three Forks, presenting him with the 2023 Montana Governor’s Veteran Commendation. “Giving back and serving our neighbors… Read More

July 10, 2024

Montana’s New Transparency Law Ensures Public Access to Local Government Meetings

Montana’s latest legislative effort to enhance government transparency went into effect on July 1 with the implementation of House Bill 890, aimed at providing the public with clearer insights into… Read More

July 9, 2024

Knudsen issues statement on court’s stay of Biden’s 1557 rule change

In a significant legal development, a federal court has granted Attorney General Austin Knudsen’s request to halt the Biden administration’s controversial new rule concerning gender-transition treatments. The rule, proposed under… Read More

July 8, 2024

Teachers’ union staff goes on strike

The National Education Association Staff Organization, the union representing NEA employees, set up picket lines around the Pennsylvania Convention Center in downtown Philadelphia on Friday and had planned a three-day… Read More

July 6, 2024

Montana Ranked Third Most Patriotic State in Nation

Governor Greg Gianforte celebrated Montana’s recent ranking as the third most patriotic state in the nation ahead of Independence Day. “God bless America, and Montana,” Gov. Gianforte exclaimed. “This study… Read More

July 3, 2024

Judges Halt Portions of Biden’s Student Loan Repayment Plan

Two recent court rulings will temporarily prevent the Biden administration from implementing further parts of the president’s student loan repayment plan, which has already lowered or eliminated monthly payments for… Read More

July 3, 2024

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