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Pilot program to focus on ‘personal responibility’ in welfare programs

(The Center Square) – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is taking new applications to conduct pilot programs in five different states focused on reducing federal assistance. The… Read More

July 7, 2025

UM Launches New Major in Entertainment, Events and Sports Management

Marley Miller came to the University of Montana as a pre-med student, but quickly discovered a different path through the College of Business to pursue his passion for music and… Read More

July 5, 2025

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

July 4, 2025

Attorney General Knudsen Appoints Billings Attorney Emily Jones to Judicial Standards Commission

Attorney General Austin Knudsen today announced the appointment of Billings attorney Emily Jones to the Montana Judicial Standards Commission, a key body responsible for upholding the integrity and ethical standards… Read More

July 3, 2025

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Spokane mayor proposes cutting red tape, fees for affordable housing developers

(The Center Square) – Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown proposed several measures on Monday to “jumpstart” the city’s affordable housing supply with hopes of building more than 22,000 units by 2046. The… Read More

July 9, 2025

Pilot program to focus on ‘personal responibility’ in welfare programs

(The Center Square) – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is taking new applications to conduct pilot programs in five different states focused on reducing federal assistance. The… Read More

July 7, 2025

Montana State senior wins prestigious Astronaut Scholarship for students in STEM

Amberly Guerrero, a senior at Montana State University who is pursuing a dual degree in chemical and biological engineering, earned a prestigious award from the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation this spring…. Read More

July 6, 2025

Trump administration says $6.8B funding freeze under review

(The Center Square) — A previously announced $6.8 billion educational funding freeze is part of an ongoing review, the Trump administration said in a clarification. The U.S. Department of Education Monday… Read More

July 5, 2025

UM Launches New Major in Entertainment, Events and Sports Management

Marley Miller came to the University of Montana as a pre-med student, but quickly discovered a different path through the College of Business to pursue his passion for music and… Read More

July 5, 2025

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

July 4, 2025

Attorney General Knudsen Appoints Billings Attorney Emily Jones to Judicial Standards Commission

Attorney General Austin Knudsen today announced the appointment of Billings attorney Emily Jones to the Montana Judicial Standards Commission, a key body responsible for upholding the integrity and ethical standards… Read More

July 3, 2025

Blake Wiedenheft named Montana State University endowed chair in plant science

Blake Wiedenheft, a scientist in the Montana State University College of Agriculture, has been named the university’s next endowed chair in plant science. Wiedenheft will assume the position of Winifred… Read More

July 3, 2025

North Dakota Unifies Insurance and Securities Departments

In a move aimed at modernizing oversight and strengthening consumer protections, North Dakota Insurance Commissioner Jon Godfread announced today the official unification of the state’s Insurance and Securities departments. The… Read More

July 2, 2025

Montana State Auditor Warns Public About Rising Cryptocurrency Scams

Montana State Auditor and Commissioner of Securities and Insurance James Brown is warning residents to exercise extreme caution when investing in cryptocurrency, amid a sharp increase in reported digital currency… Read More

July 2, 2025

DEQ to Host Public Meeting on Gallatin River Water Quality Study

The Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) will host an open house later this month to update the public on a multi-year study of water quality in the middle segment… Read More

July 2, 2025

Zinke Announces $4 Million Grant to Expand Apprenticeship Programs in Montana

Congressman Ryan Zinke announced that the Montana Department of Labor and Industry has been awarded $4 million in federal funding to expand apprenticeship programs across the state. The funding comes… Read More

July 2, 2025

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

July 2, 2025

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

July 2, 2025

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

July 2, 2025

Montana State Auditor James Brown Applauds $1.7 Million Land Board Allocation to Support Public Schools

Montana State Auditor and Commissioner of Securities and Insurance James Brown praised the Montana Board of Land Commissioners this week after approving an estimated $1.7 million in revenue to support… Read More

June 24, 2025

North Dakota to Celebrate Grand Opening of Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library

In 2026, as the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, North Dakota will mark a historic milestone of its own: the grand opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library (TRPL)…. Read More

June 24, 2025

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

June 23, 2025

VA slams Democrat governor for falsely claiming vets could be denied care

(The Center Square) – The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs slammed a Democrat governor who sent out a mass email falsely claiming that veterans could be denied care based on… Read More

June 23, 2025

Montana State names 2025 presidential scholars

Montana State University’s most prestigious scholarship has been awarded to 20 high school graduates from across the nation and world, including 15 students from Montana. The MSU  Presidential Scholarship  is… Read More

June 23, 2025

Commerce Awards Nearly $500,000 to Boost Rural Economic Growth in Montana

The Montana Department of Commerce announced today the 2025 recipients of its Opportunities in Rural Economies (ORE) planning grants, awarding nearly $500,000 in funding to support projects that aim to… Read More

June 22, 2025

UM Cadaver Lab Project Extends Learning Long After Death

Society tends to protect the identity of cadavers, so not much is known about No. 817. We know the 72-year-old woman was from Montana and that her final cause of… Read More

June 21, 2025

President Trump Signs Senator Sheehy’s Aerial Firefighting Bill Into Law

In a major legislative milestone for freshman U.S. Senator Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.), President Donald J. Trump on Friday signed into law the Aerial Firefighting Enhancement Act, Sheehy’s bipartisan bill to… Read More

June 21, 2025

Governor’s Emergency Funds Approved to Aid ICE in Transporting Dangerous Illegal Aliens

Governor Brad Little and the Idaho Board of Examiners approved a request Tuesday to allocate up to $300,000 from the Governor’s emergency fund to support U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement… Read More

June 21, 2025

Supreme Court rules against Florida firefighter who lost health benefits

(The Center Square) – Litigation cannot be pursued by a disabled Florida firefighter against the city of Sanford under the Americans With Disability Act, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Friday…. Read More

June 21, 2025

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

June 18, 2025

Trump thanks 9th Circuit for ruling, Marines come to LA

(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump Friday morning thanked the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit for its ruling that keeps the California National Guard, for now, under his… Read More

June 13, 2025

DOJ Warns of Scam Texts Impersonating Motor Vehicle Division

The Montana Department of Justice’s Office of Consumer Protection (OCP) is alerting Montanans to a wave of fraudulent text messages impersonating the Montana Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) in an attempt… Read More

June 13, 2025

Gallatin College MSU carpentry students build better future for local nonprofits

Most student projects made in Gallatin College Montana State University’s carpentry program are eventually disassembled, rebuilt into something new and then taken down again. And again. And again. However, a… Read More

June 13, 2025

State Auditor James Brown Announces Multi-State Settlements Over Excessive Broker Commissions

Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance James Brown announced Tuesday a series of national settlements with five major broker-dealer firms over allegations they charged excessive commissions on small retail equity… Read More

June 13, 2025

New Citizens to Be Welcomed in Fargo During Federal Naturalization Ceremonies

The United States District Court for the District of North Dakota has announced it will host two naturalization ceremonies in Fargo on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, to welcome approximately 200… Read More

June 13, 2025

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

June 13, 2025

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

June 13, 2025

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

June 13, 2025

ICE Houston deports 142 to Mexico with 473 convictions

(The Center Square) – More criminal foreign nationals have been deported to Mexico from Houston. The latest round includes 142 individuals with a combined 473 convictions who illegally entered the… Read More

June 9, 2025

Zinke Nominates 15 Western Montana Projects for Federal Funding Totaling $64.6 Million

Congressman Ryan Zinke today announced a slate of 15 infrastructure, law enforcement, and rural development projects across Western Montana, requesting federal funding totaling $64,619,833. The funding requests, submitted to the… Read More

June 6, 2025

Wyoming DEQ Releases 2024 State of the Environment Report

The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has released its 2024 State of the Environment Report, outlining key accomplishments across the department’s four core focus areas: air, land, waste, and… Read More

June 6, 2025

Brown Announces New Executive Leadership Appointments in Auditor’s Office

Commissioner of Securities and Insurance and Montana State Auditor James Brown announced new additions to the agency’s executive leadership team this week, naming three seasoned professionals to top roles. The… Read More

June 6, 2025

Commerce Awards $23.7 Million in Coal Endowment Grants to 39 Communities

The Montana Department of Commerce announced Thursday that 39 cities, towns, counties, and water and sewer districts across the state will share more than $23.7 million in grant funding through… Read More

June 6, 2025

Montana State University ranks among top schools in global rankings

Montana State University has ranked among some of the top schools in the Center for World University Rankings for 2025, based on factors including education, employability, faculty and research. MSU… Read More

June 6, 2025

Flathead Lake to Peak Below Full Pool This Summer

Flathead Lake will not reach full pool this summer, marking the third consecutive year of below-normal water levels. Projections indicate the lake will peak at 2,892.3 feet on June 19,… Read More

June 6, 2025

Idaho Partners with ICE to Transport Dangerous Illegal Alien Criminals Out of State

Governor Brad Little announced today a new agreement between the Idaho State Police (ISP) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) under the federal 287(g) program. The partnership authorizes Idaho… Read More

June 6, 2025

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

June 6, 2025

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

June 6, 2025

D-Day: Honoring Courage and Sacrifice

Today, on the 81st anniversary of D-Day, the world pauses to honor one of the most defining moments of the 20th century—the Allied invasion of Normandy during World War II…. Read More

June 6, 2025

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

June 6, 2025

Gianforte Continues 56 County Tour

Governor Greg Gianforte continued his fifth annual 56 County Tour this week, meeting with Montanans in Golden Valley, Wheatland, and Fergus counties to celebrate legislative wins and highlight rural resilience…. Read More

June 5, 2025

Law enforcement agencies in 40 states are partnering with ICE 287(g) program

The Center Square) – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is calling on law enforcement officials in all U.S. counties to participate in a federal program, 287(g). Those who do receive… Read More

June 2, 2025

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