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Montana Climbs to 8th in National Fiscal Health Rankings

Montana has vaulted from 22nd to 8th in national fiscal health rankings over the past four years, according to a new report from Truth in Accounting, a nonpartisan think tank… Read More

May 16, 2026

Gianforte Touts Bozeman’s Rise as a National Business Hub

Bozeman has earned recognition as one of the country’s leading entrepreneurship hubs, with Gallatin County landing in the 98th percentile on a national index measuring entrepreneurial activity in rural communities,… Read More

May 16, 2026

Montana Attorney General Asks Supreme Court to Toss Gallatin County Challenge Over ICE Data Sharing

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen filed a response with the Montana Supreme Court this week asking it to dismiss a petition brought by Gallatin County Attorney Audrey Cromwell, escalating a… Read More

May 16, 2026

International human smuggling ring exploiting Canadian visa system thwarted by US

The Center Square) – Another international human smuggling ring exploiting lax Canadian border security and visa processes has been thwarted by U.S. officials. Mexican smuggling at the U.S.-Canada border isn’t… Read More

May 13, 2026

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Nonprofit Brings Intelligence Community Expertise to the Fight Against Human Trafficking

As law enforcement agencies across the country mark National Police Week, a nonprofit staffed by veterans of the intelligence community and special operations forces is working to close one of… Read More

May 16, 2026

Knudsen asks SEC to strictly scrutinize OpenAI’s IPO filings to protect investors

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen is leading a coalition of ten state attorneys general in calling on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to conduct a rigorous review of any… Read More

May 16, 2026

Pentagon Pumps $191 Million Into Rocket Motor Supply Chain

The Department of War has awarded $27.3 million to Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials Company, bringing its total investment in the solid rocket motor supply chain to $191 million since December… Read More

May 16, 2026

Montana Climbs to 8th in National Fiscal Health Rankings

Montana has vaulted from 22nd to 8th in national fiscal health rankings over the past four years, according to a new report from Truth in Accounting, a nonpartisan think tank… Read More

May 16, 2026

North Dakota Governor Names Interim Leader for Job Service Agency

North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong has appointed Phil Davis, currently the agency’s workforce service director, to serve as interim executive director of Job Service North Dakota when Executive Director Pat… Read More

May 16, 2026

Gianforte Touts Bozeman’s Rise as a National Business Hub

Bozeman has earned recognition as one of the country’s leading entrepreneurship hubs, with Gallatin County landing in the 98th percentile on a national index measuring entrepreneurial activity in rural communities,… Read More

May 16, 2026

Montana Attorney General Asks Supreme Court to Toss Gallatin County Challenge Over ICE Data Sharing

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen filed a response with the Montana Supreme Court this week asking it to dismiss a petition brought by Gallatin County Attorney Audrey Cromwell, escalating a… Read More

May 16, 2026

International human smuggling ring exploiting Canadian visa system thwarted by US

The Center Square) – Another international human smuggling ring exploiting lax Canadian border security and visa processes has been thwarted by U.S. officials. Mexican smuggling at the U.S.-Canada border isn’t… Read More

May 13, 2026

More than 200 children rescued, 350 child sex offenders arrested in one month

(The Center Square) – More than 200 children were rescued and more than 350 child sex offenders arrested in one month in the latest Department of Justice targeted enforcement operation… Read More

May 13, 2026

North Dakota Supreme Court sides with Energy Transfer in Greenpeace fight over Dutch lawsuit

(The Center Square) – The North Dakota Supreme Court ruled this week that Greenpeace International cannot keep pursuing most of its lawsuit against Energy Transfer in the Netherlands as the… Read More

May 11, 2026

Pro-life org: Informed consent for abortion pill impossible without doctor visit

(The Center Square) – The nation’s largest pro-life organization filed an amicus brief Thursday in the U.S. Supreme Court asserting the impossibility of ensuring informed consent without an in-person doctor’s visit… Read More

May 10, 2026

Stocks Post Sixth Straight Weekly Gain

Wall Street extended its winning streak to six consecutive weeks, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite both closing at all-time highs Friday after a week marked by robust corporate… Read More

May 10, 2026

Feds Sue New Mexico and Albuquerque Over Immigration Sanctuary Law

Federal prosecutors allege that a new state law and a city ordinance unconstitutionally obstruct immigration enforcement and sever long-standing cooperation agreements with federal authorities. The Justice Department filed suit Friday… Read More

May 9, 2026

Treasury Sanctions Ten in Crackdown on Networks Supplying Iran

The designations target a web of companies and individuals across China, Hong Kong, Belarus, and Dubai that Washington says have helped Tehran acquire weapons and materials for its Shahed drone… Read More

May 9, 2026

Pentagon Creates Task Force to Bring Back Troops Lost to Covid Vaccine Mandate

Secretary Hegseth directed military review boards to weigh whether service members who left voluntarily after facing career-ending adverse actions were effectively forced out. The Department of War on Friday established… Read More

May 9, 2026

Feds Cancel American Prairie Reserve’s Bison Grazing Permits

The final decision reverses a Biden-era authorization that allowed non-production bison to graze on more than 63,000 acres of federal land, ending a four-year legal and political fight by Montana’s… Read More

May 9, 2026

Justice Department Moves to Strip Citizenship From Convicted Cuban Spy

The civil complaint alleges that Victor Manuel Rocha lied his way through the naturalization process while secretly serving Havana for decades. The Justice Department filed a civil complaint Thursday seeking… Read More

May 9, 2026

DOJ Launches Gender Ideology Investigations in 36 Illinois School Districts

The Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division has launched investigations into 36 Illinois public school districts to determine whether they have included sexual orientation and gender ideology content in classes for… Read More

May 2, 2026

Royal Visit to Arlington Highlights Enduring U.S.-U.K. Bond

King Charles III and Queen Camilla visited Arlington National Cemetery on April 30 for a full honors wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, marked by a 21-gun… Read More

May 2, 2026

War Department’s FY27 Budget Prioritizes Nuclear Strength

The War Department is seeking $71 billion to modernize the U.S. nuclear triad — encompassing air, land, and sea-based weapons systems — as part of the fiscal year 2027 budget… Read More

May 2, 2026

Tax Refund Program Open to Senior Citizens and Citizens with Disabilities

South Dakota senior citizens and citizens with disabilities have until July 1 to apply for a tax refund through the state’s Tax Refund Program. Eligible individuals may receive a refund… Read More

May 2, 2026

Governor Gordon Joins Members of the Wyoming National Guard in Tunisia for International Security Exercise

Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon joined members of the Wyoming National Guard in Tunisia this week, participating in activities surrounding Exercise African Lion 2026, the largest annual joint military exercise led… Read More

May 2, 2026

Pakistani National Pleads Guilty for Leading an International Human Smuggling Organization

A Pakistani national has pleaded guilty to operating an international human smuggling network that charged migrants as much as $40,000 each to be illegally transported into the United States, the… Read More

May 2, 2026

North Dakota Department of Commerce Opens Applications for Innovate ND Grant Program

The North Dakota Department of Commerce has announced that applications are open for the Innovate ND grant program. Entrepreneurs across the state are encouraged to apply by May 14, 2026,… Read More

May 2, 2026

DOJ Sues New Jersey Over In-State Tuition and Aid for Illegal Aliens

The United States Department of Justice has filed a complaint challenging New Jersey laws that provide in-state tuition rates and financial assistance to illegal aliens, arguing the laws unconstitutionally discriminate… Read More

May 2, 2026

Montana AG Knudsen Stands with Trump Administration on Second Amendment Reforms

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen joined the U.S. Department of Justice and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) at a press conference in Washington, D.C. to support… Read More

May 2, 2026

Gianforte Announces Montana Registered Apprenticeship Program Sees Record Growth

Governor Greg Gianforte announced that the Montana Registered Apprenticeship Program (MRAP), administered by the Montana Department of Labor and Industry (DLI), reported record participation in 2025, reinforcing its role as… Read More

May 2, 2026

New Economic Data Highlights Strength of American Economy

A wave of new economic data is pointing to broad-based strength across the American economy, with improvements in housing, manufacturing, consumer confidence, and the labor market. Housing New residential construction… Read More

May 2, 2026

Knudsen Invokes Supervisory Control Over Gallatin County Attorney’s Office

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen has invoked supervisory control over Gallatin County Attorney Audrey Cromwell, following her failure to issue a memorandum clarifying that Gallatin County may share confidential criminal… Read More

May 2, 2026

Attorney General Jackley Announces Settlement with Purdue Pharma, South Dakota to Receive $10.1 Million

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced that a $7.4 billion settlement reached with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family, for their role in fueling the opioid crisis… Read More

May 2, 2026

North Dakota Development Fund Expands Eligibility to Support Rural Businesses

The North Dakota Department of Commerce announced that the North Dakota Development Fund Inc. (NDDF) has expanded its eligibility criteria to include non-primary sector businesses. The change is intended to… Read More

May 2, 2026

Montana Leads Nation in Single-Family Home Permit Growth

Montana has topped the nation in year-over-year increases in single-family home permits, according to a new report from the National Association of Home Builders. The Washington, D.C.-based trade association, which… Read More

May 2, 2026

Soldier’s insider trading case puts prediction markets to the test

(The Center Square) – An alleged attempt by a U.S. Army Special Forces soldier to profit from classified military intelligence on a prediction market platform has resulted in the first-ever… Read More

May 1, 2026

University earns national recognition for leadership in innovation and economic engagement

n recognition of its strong commitment to economic engagement, the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) has designated UND as an Innovation & Economic Prosperity (IEP) University. The IEP… Read More

April 30, 2026

UM to Hold Listening Session on Naming of Steve and Shirley Nelson Training Center

The University of Montana will hold an on-campus listening session Wednesday, May 6, to gather public comment on the proposal to rename the Adams Center auxiliary gyms after Steve and… Read More

April 28, 2026

Del Crandall named dean of UND School of Law

After a nationwide search, retired Vice Admiral Darse E. “Del” Crandall, Jr. has been appointed to the position of dean of the School of Law at the University of North… Read More

April 27, 2026

Susan Tuve to Deliver USD’s Commencement

The University of South Dakota has announced that Susan Tuve will deliver the commencement address at USD’s 139th Commencement Ceremonies. The ceremonies will take place on Saturday, May 9, 2026,… Read More

April 26, 2026

Have U.S. consumers gone “K-shaped”? A review of the data

The term “K-shaped economy” arose after the COVID-19 pandemic to characterize the diverging economic paths of high-income Americans and everyone else. It became ubiquitous in 2025, one of the “biggest… Read More

April 25, 2026

Commerce Awards More Than $90,000 to Roundup

The Montana Department of Commerce announced Friday that more than $90,000 in grant funding has been awarded to the Roundup to help complete rehabilitation of the historic Wier Building. The… Read More

April 25, 2026

Gordon Signs Nuclear Agreement Expanding Wyoming Mineral Authority

Mark Gordon has signed a finalized regulatory agreement between the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality and the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, expanding Wyoming’s authority over certain nuclear source materials tied… Read More

April 25, 2026

Navy Commissions USS Idaho

The United States Navy on Saturday commissioned the USS Idaho (SSN-799) during a ceremony at Naval Submarine Base New London, adding the 26th Virginia-class submarine to the fleet. The event… Read More

April 25, 2026

High-Ranking Los Zetas Member Pleads Guilty to Drug Charges

Daniel Perez Rojas, a former Mexican special forces soldier who rose to near the top of one of the country’s most violent cartels, faces up to life in prison A… Read More

April 25, 2026

Montana, South Korea Sign Driver’s License Reciprocity Agreement

Montana residents living in South Korea and Korean residents living in Montana will soon have an easier path to obtaining local driver’s licenses after state officials signed a new reciprocity… Read More

April 25, 2026

Pentagon Overhauls Small-Business R&D Programs

President Donald Trump has signed legislation reauthorizing two of the federal government’s flagship small-business research programs, clearing the way for a major Pentagon push to speed new technologies from startups… Read More

April 25, 2026

Billings Hosts Anti-Trafficking Summit

A regional anti-human trafficking conference wrapped up in Billings after bringing together law enforcement officers, prosecutors, educators and victim-service advocates from across the Rocky Mountain region for specialized training on… Read More

April 25, 2026

Gianforte, BHE Montana Celebrate New Great Falls Office

Gov. Greg Gianforte joined leaders from BHE Montana in Great Falls to celebrate the opening of the company’s new office and to emphasize the need for affordable, reliable energy as… Read More

April 25, 2026

North Dakota Tourism Conference Showcases Industry Growth in Grand Forks

Nearly 250 tourism and hospitality professionals gathered this week in Grand Forks as the 2026 North Dakota Travel Industry Conference entered its second day with a focus on collaboration, innovation,… Read More

April 25, 2026

South Dakota Open Meeting Commission to Meet April 27

Marty Jackley announced that the South Dakota State Open Meeting Commission will meet Monday, April 27, in Pierre. During the meeting, the commission is expected to announce findings of fact… Read More

April 25, 2026

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