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Trump Administration Unveils National AI Legislative Framework

The Trump administration on Friday rolled out a sweeping national legislative framework for artificial intelligence, outlining a broad federal agenda aimed at boosting U.S. competitiveness, protecting free speech, supporting families… Read More

March 25, 2026

Knudsen Leads 24-State Push for Probe Into Climate Chapter Used in Judicial Manual

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen is leading a 24-state coalition urging the Trump administration to investigate the National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and the National Science Foundation, and… Read More

March 24, 2026

Treasury to Take Over Defaulted Student Loans in Major Federal Shift

The Trump administration has announced a major restructuring of the federal student loan system, transferring management of defaulted student loans from the U.S. Department of Education to the Treasury Department… Read More

March 23, 2026

Gianforte Highlights Value of Agricultural Exports During Visit to Dahlman Farms

Gov. Greg Gianforte visited Dahlman Farms during Montana Agriculture Week to highlight the importance of international trade to the state’s farmers and ranchers and to underscore the role export markets… Read More

March 22, 2026

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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

Gallatin College MSU’s online courses expand to meet nontraditional student needs

When Gallatin College Montana State University student Rachel Johnson got home from her full-time job at a wedding venue in Livingston, she was exhausted. With a cup of coffee nearby,… Read More

June 1, 2025

UM Video Game Team Scores National Championship

Grizzly Esports at the University of Montana recently leveled up with its first team to win a video game college national championship. The five-member UM squad competed in League of… Read More

May 31, 2025

In just a few months, ICE makes 1,000+ worksite enforcement actions

(The Center Square) – In just a few months, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have arrested more than 1,000 “illegal alien workers without employment authorization.” It’s “the highest rate… Read More

May 31, 2025

Governor Gianforte Announces Board Appointments

Governor Greg Gianforte today announced the following appointments: Board of Regents of Higher Education Carter Jasper, Missoula: A graduate of Saint Regis High School, Jasper is a student at the… Read More

May 31, 2025

Judge halts order to terminate Harvard foreign student visas

(The Center Square) – A day after Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced the Trump administration was terminating Harvard University’s foreign student visa “privileges,” a federal judge has temporarily blocked… Read More

May 26, 2025

Max Baucus Institute Announces 2025 Baucus Leader Scholars

The Max S. Baucus Institute has announced its Baucus Leader Class of 2025. The more than 40 University of Montana students selected represent Ambassador Baucus’ commitment to create outstanding service… Read More

May 26, 2025

Wyoming Public Safety Communications Commission to Meet May 28–29 in Casper

The Wyoming Public Safety Communications Commission (PSCC) will convene in Casper next week for a two-day session focused on strategic planning and key updates to the state’s emergency communications infrastructure…. Read More

May 25, 2025

Attorney General Jackley Appoints Two New Special Agents in Charge at South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced today the promotion of two veteran law enforcement officers to newly created leadership positions within the Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI). Supervisory Special… Read More

May 25, 2025

Wyoming Veterans Commission Concludes First-Ever Veteran Services Symposium in Casper

The Wyoming Veterans Commission wrapped up its inaugural Veteran Services Symposium this week at Casper College, marking a major milestone in the state’s efforts to strengthen the network of care… Read More

May 24, 2025

Public Comment Open for Draft Idaho Mountain Goat Management Plan Through June 8

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking public input on its draft Mountain Goat Management Plan for 2025–2030, with the comment period open through June 8. Hunters, wildlife… Read More

May 24, 2025

Governor Gianforte Honors Veterans for Distinguished Service in Glendive and Miles City

As part of his ongoing 56 County Tour, Governor Greg Gianforte made stops in eastern Montana this week to recognize two veterans with the 2024 Montana Governor’s Veteran Commendation, honoring… Read More

May 24, 2025

Montana State chemist receives Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award

BOZEMAN – Two years ago, a research team led by Montana State University assistant professor Martin Mosquera discovered that photons – the smallest possible units of light – can be… Read More

May 24, 2025

North Dakota Reports Slight Dip in Q1 2025 Taxable Sales

North Dakota Tax Commissioner Brian Kroshus announced today that the state’s taxable sales and purchases for the first quarter of 2025 totaled $5.65 billion, reflecting a 1.53% decrease compared to… Read More

May 24, 2025

Montana Ranks Third Nationally for Lowest Unemployment

Montana continues to outperform much of the nation in employment, ranking third among U.S. states for the lowest unemployment rate, Governor Greg Gianforte announced. The state’s jobless rate held steady… Read More

May 24, 2025

Buckskin Mine Honored with 2025 DEQ Excellence in Mining Reclamation Award

The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has awarded the 2025 Excellence in Mining Reclamation Award in the coal category to the Buckskin Mine for its outstanding work restoring native… Read More

May 24, 2025

Officials Urge Caution on Roads as “100 Deadliest Days of Summer” Begin

With Memorial Day weekend kicking off the unofficial start of summer, Attorney General Austin Knudsen and the Montana Highway Patrol (MHP) are urging Montanans to drive safely as the state… Read More

May 24, 2025

Wyoming Business Council Charts Bold Path Forward for State’s Economic Future

In a candid and forward-looking quarterly meeting this week, the Wyoming Business Council (WBC) Board of Directors turned its focus toward bold strategies aimed at reversing persistent economic challenges, including… Read More

May 23, 2025

Montana State professor Elizabeth Shanahan receives Fulbright Scholar Award for research in Australia

Elizabeth Shanahan, a professor of political science at Montana State University, has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award to Australia, where she will investigate Australian public responses and policy… Read More

May 21, 2025

Think tank: Trump’s minerals order could benefit Colorado, Arizona, Wyoming

(The Center Square) – A recent Trump administration order that seeks to boost critical mineral production could be a boon for Colorado, Arizona and Wyoming, which are home to key… Read More

May 20, 2025

Homan: Border crossings down, arrests up, ICE finding missing children

(The Center Square) – U.S. Border Czar Tom Homan addressed a group of Republican lawyers at a national policy conference Friday about the status of President Donald Trump’s three primary… Read More

May 19, 2025

Montana Department of Justice Issues Warning on Dangerous Surge of Carfentanil in Billings

The Montana Department of Justice (MTDOJ) and Billings Police Department (BPD) are alerting the public to a significant and alarming increase in the presence of the deadly synthetic opioid carfentanil… Read More

May 19, 2025

Gianforte Launches Fifth Annual 56 County Tou

Kicking off his fifth annual 56 County Tour, Governor Greg Gianforte hit the road this week, visiting Montanans in Sheridan, Daniels, Roosevelt, McCone, and Richland counties, spotlighting legislative wins, economic… Read More

May 19, 2025

Biden receives support, questions about transparency amid cancer diagnosis

(The Center Square) – Leaders in both political parties are showing former President Joe Biden their support after Biden announced he is dealing with an aggressive form of prostate cancer…. Read More

May 19, 2025

Miles City Student Wins Statewide Law Enforcement Appreciation Poster Contest

Attorney General Austin Knudsen has announced Jordyn Muggli, a fifth-grade student at Lincoln Grade School in Miles City, as the winner of the 2025 Law Enforcement Appreciation Poster Contest, held… Read More

May 19, 2025

UM and Blackfoot Communications Launch Cybersecurity Partnership

The University of Montana and Blackfoot Communications have joined forces to launch a critical new initiative aimed at bolstering cybersecurity defense in Montana’s rural communities. Announced this week, the partnership… Read More

May 19, 2025

Montana State Research Development Team Earns National Innovation Award

Montana State University’s Office of Research Development has received national recognition for its innovative efforts to strengthen research collaboration across universities in the western U.S. At the National Organization of… Read More

May 19, 2025

Montana State Hilleman Scholar among 16 Bobcats chosen for Baucus Leaders Class of 2025

For the second summer in a row, Montana State University student Lukas Kosel has been selected to participate in a cultural exchange program in China through the Max S. Baucus… Read More

May 12, 2025

Rural Community Leaders and Businesses Gather for 2025 Idaho Rural Success Summit

Over 230 attendees, including leaders from Idaho cities and counties, state and federal agencies, business owners, and community organizations, convened for the fourth annual Idaho Rural Success Summit held in… Read More

May 10, 2025

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