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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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Grand Forks County Partners with Schroeder Middle School for Civics Education and Career Day

Grand Forks County is strengthening its commitment to civics education through an ongoing collaboration with Schroeder Middle School. Judges and court staff have been engaging with eighth-grade History and North… Read More

March 7, 2025

Attorney General Jackley Honors 45 New Law Enforcement Officers at Graduation Ceremony

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley recognized 45 new law enforcement officers graduating from the Basic Law Enforcement Training Program in Pierre on Friday, March 7. “This is an important… Read More

March 7, 2025

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

March 7, 2025

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

March 7, 2025

Applications open for Montana State’s $100K Venture Competition, set for April 24

Applications are open for Montana State University’s $100,000 Venture Competition, which is hosted annually by the Jake Jabs College of Business and Entrepreneurship and the MSU Blackstone LaunchPad. Award winners… Read More

March 7, 2025

Montana Tax Simplification Changes Now in Effect

Montana taxpayers preparing their 2024 tax returns will notice the impact of Senate Bill 399, which was passed by the 2021 Legislature. The bill simplifies the state’s tax system by… Read More

March 7, 2025

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

March 4, 2025

University of California workers continue to strike

(The Center Square) – Almost 60,000 University of California health care and service workers continued to strike Thursday throughout the state. The UC employees are represented by two unions that began… Read More

March 3, 2025

FBI Director Kash Patel Starts With 47% Favorability

Newly confirmed FBI Director Kash Patel begins his tenure with a 47% favorability rating, according to a recent national survey from Rasmussen Reports. The poll, conducted via telephone and online,… Read More

March 1, 2025

One-Third of Americans Concerned About IRS Audits

A new survey reveals that while the vast majority of Americans claim they’ve never cheated on their taxes, a significant portion of the population still worries about the possibility of… Read More

March 1, 2025

Barrett Hospital & HealthCare Named Among Nation’s Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals for 2025

Barrett Hospital & HealthCare in Dillon, Montana, is proud to announce its recognition as one of the 2025 Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals by The Chartis Center for Rural Health…. Read More

March 1, 2025

Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance Seeks Public Input on Digital Assets Regulation

The Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance (CSI) is calling for public comments on the regulation of digital assets, including cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, blockchain tokens, and other related financial instruments. With… Read More

March 1, 2025

Border Patrol and Local Deputies Seize Over Half-Million Dollars in Cash in Texas Smuggling Bust

Border Patrol agents in Texas, working in coordination with sheriff’s deputies from two counties, have seized more than half a million dollars in cash linked to alleged criminal activities. The… Read More

March 1, 2025

Governor Gianforte Visits Missoula Schools to Highlight Career and Technical Education Programs

MISSOULA, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte today visited Missoula County Public Schools (MCPS) to spotlight innovative programs that prepare students for success in the workforce. “Career and Technical Education plays… Read More

March 1, 2025

Montana State junior Ashlin Ivester honored with Dennison Civic Engagement Scholarship

For Montana State University junior Ashlin Ivester, a home-cooked meal is the key ingredient to bringing people together. Just ask the hundreds of families who would have otherwise struggled to… Read More

March 1, 2025

Bobcat men’s hockey prepares for fourth consecutive trip to national tournament

For the fourth consecutive year, the Montana State University men’s hockey club will play in the American Collegiate Hockey Association’s Division 2 national tournament. The team will travel to St…. Read More

March 1, 2025

Howling Heritage: UM Researcher Reflects on 30 Years of Wolves in Yellowstone

Snow crunched underfoot as Mark Hebblewhite scanned the ridgelines of Canada’s Banff National Park. It was 1995, and the young biologist, fresh out of undergrad, was trailing one of the… Read More

March 1, 2025

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

March 1, 2025

Gianforte Appoints John A. Mercer to Twentieth Judicial District Court

Governor Greg Gianforte announced today the appointment of John A. Mercer to the Twentieth Judicial District Court, which covers Lake and Sanders Counties. “John served the people of the Twentieth… Read More

March 1, 2025

Montana State scientist receives $2.8 million grant to advance Lyme disease research

Funding from the National Institutes of Health will allow a Montana State University research team to deepen explorations into a disease that is posing an increasing threat in the U.S…. Read More

February 28, 2025

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

February 26, 2025

U.S. Education department: DEI is a civil rights violation

(The Center Square) – The U.S. Department of Education under the Trump administration says that race-based decisions in education – including race-based hiring, admissions, and scholarships – are unlawful, and… Read More

February 24, 2025

Montana State researcher helps military catalog, control properties of ice

A Montana State University ice researcher recently won a $1.5 million grant from the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center to help a multi-institution team develop technologies to enable… Read More

February 22, 2025

University of Montana Secures Historic Three-Peat as Nation’s Top School for Public Service

For the third consecutive year, UM has been named the top university in the nation for community and national service, an honor that highlights institutions excelling in student and alumni… Read More

February 22, 2025

Jeff Bezos Sparks Debate Over Next James Bond

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has ignited a passionate debate over who should be the next James Bond after taking to social media to ask his followers for their top pick…. Read More

February 22, 2025

Attorney General Knudsen Signs Immigration Enforcement Agreement with Trump Administration

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen has signed an immigration enforcement agreement with the Trump Administration’s Department of Homeland Security (DHS), allowing state law enforcement to take a more active role… Read More

February 22, 2025

Montana Judge Strikes Down Law Defining Sex as Binary

In a controversial decision that flies in the face of biological science, a Montana District Court judge ruled  that Senate Bill 458— which legally defined sex as strictly male or… Read More

February 22, 2025

University of Montana Sees 4.3% Enrollment Growth for Spring 2025

The University of Montana (UM) is continuing its upward enrollment trend, reporting a 4.3% increase in student numbers for the spring 2025 semester compared to the previous year. “The trend… Read More

February 22, 2025

Montana State among top research institutions in U.S. in Carnegie classification

Montana State University has once again been recognized by the Carnegie Classification of Institutes of Higher Education and the American Council on Education as one of the most productive research… Read More

February 21, 2025

UM Law Student Works Within Montana Governor’s Office

Jennifer Hurst, a third-year University of Montana law student, is working within the Office of the Governor during the 2025 legislative session. “Sometimes, I have to pinch myself to make… Read More

February 20, 2025

Montana State’s Brent Roeder featured in Time magazine

Montana State University’s leading wool and sheep expert was featured recently in Time magazine, highlighting ongoing work to explore novel uses for wool. Brent Roeder, MSU Extension sheep specialist and… Read More

February 20, 2025

Many medical providers end transgender youth procedures after Trump order

(The Center Square) – Late last month, President Donald Trump signed an executive order restricting “transgender” procedures on youth, including puberty blockers and surgeries such as mastectomies and penile reconstruction…. Read More

February 9, 2025

Attorney General Knudsen Pushes for Indoor Firing Range at Montana Law Enforcement Academy

Attorney General Austin Knudsen testified today before the Joint Appropriations Subcommittee on Long-Range Planning, advocating for funding to construct an indoor firing range at the Montana Law Enforcement Academy (MLEA)… Read More

February 8, 2025

Gov. Armstrong Appoints Bachmeier, Sogard to State Board of Higher Education

Gov. Kelly Armstrong has appointed Levi Bachmeier of West Fargo and Patrick Sogard of Williston to four-year terms on the State Board of Higher Education, beginning July 1. Their appointments… Read More

February 8, 2025

Wyoming Aeronautics Commission to Convene in Cheyenne for February Meeting

The Wyoming Aeronautics Commission is set to hold its next meeting on February 10-11, 2025, at the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) Aeronautics Division, located at 200 E. 8th Avenue,… Read More

February 8, 2025

Academic Publisher Sued Over Retraction of Studies on Risks of Abortion Drugs

Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) has filed a lawsuit against Sage Publishing after the academic publisher retracted three studies on the risks of abortion drugs, following a complaint about the authors’… Read More

February 8, 2025

New Survey Reveals a Crisis of Self-Censorship in Higher Education

A new report reveals a disturbing trend of self-censorship on our nation’s college campuses, particularly among conservative faculty. While many of our universities have long been viewed as liberal echo… Read More

February 8, 2025

Attorney General Knudsen Leads 20-State Coalition Defending Religious Hiring Rights

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen is leading a coalition of 20 attorneys general in defending a religious organization’s right to make employment decisions based on religious beliefs in the case… Read More

February 8, 2025

DEQ Requests Comments on Spanish Peaks Snowmaking Project Near Big Sky

The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is accepting a second round of comments on a proposed Montana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (MPDES) permit for snowmelt associated with snowmaking using treated… Read More

February 8, 2025

Ohio County Penalizes Christian Ministry for Hiring Only Christians

If American Airlines were looking to hire a new pilot, the most important qualification would be experience flying a plane. After all, someone who has never flown a plane would… Read More

February 8, 2025

Montana Updates Sexual and Violent Offender Registry to Include Work, School Addresses

Attorney General Austin Knudsen announced updates to Montana’s Sexual and Violent Offender Registry (SVOR), providing residents with expanded information about offenders in their communities. The registry will now include offenders’… Read More

February 8, 2025

DOJ Office of Consumer Protection prevented Montanans from losing $1 million in 2024

Attorney General Austin Knudsen is reminding Montanans to stay vigilant and on the lookout for bad actors trying take advantage of them as the Department of Justice’s Office of Consumer… Read More

February 2, 2025

Governor Gianforte Celebrates Winners of 2024 Youth Hunting Story Contest

Governor Greg Gianforte today honored the winners of his third annual Youth Hunting Story Contest in a ceremony at the State Capitol. The contest, designed to celebrate Montana’s rich hunting… Read More

February 2, 2025

Fourteen Montana Communities to Participate in Reimagining Rural Program

Fourteen Montana communities have been chosen to take part in the fifth annual Reimagining Rural virtual community gathering series, a free program offered by Montana State University Extension to inspire… Read More

February 2, 2025

University of Montana Names Anne Hosler as Director of Broadcast Media Center

After an extensive nationwide search, the University of Montana has selected Anne Hosler to lead the Broadcast Media Center. Hosler, who has been with the center since 2012, has served… Read More

February 2, 2025

UM Lands $500,000 Grant for Democracy Studies

The University of Montana received a $500,000 grant from the Mellon Foundation to support a new Democracy Studies Program. Led by history professors Claire Arcenas, Kyle Volk, and Jeff Wiltse,… Read More

February 2, 2025

Montana to Receive $16.5 Million from Purdue Pharma Settlement to Combat Opioid Crisis

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen announced today that the state is set to receive $16.57 million from a $7.4 billion national settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family, the… Read More

February 2, 2025

Bridger Aerospace Deploys Super Scooper Aircraft to Battle California Wildfires

Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc.  has mobilized its CL-415EAF “Super Scooper” aircraft to California to support wildfire suppression efforts, marking the company’s earliest seasonal deployment in its history. The deployment… Read More

February 2, 2025

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