Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen has launched a consumer protection investigation into Ford Motor Co. and Stellantis N.V., alleging that both automakers have been collecting and selling drivers’ personal data… Read More
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Gianforte Bets On Hands-On Learning To Close The State’s Workforce Gap
Gov. Greg Gianforte made a stop at Billings’ Park High School this week, touring woodshops, auto bays and a greenhouse as part of a broader push to position career and… Read More
Sheehy’s Plane Makes Emergency Landing
.S. Senator Tim Sheehy was aboard a small plane that made an emergency landing in a rural Madison County field Friday after suffering a mechanical engine failure, according to his… Read More
Legislative committee grills Secretary of State’s office
A representative from Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen’s office appeared before a legislative committee Thursday to answer questions from lawmakers about the office’s public mailings and their handling of… Read More
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North Dakota Commits $20 Million to Expedite UND Railroad Underpass Project
The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) will allocate $20 million in state funding to accelerate the completion of a long-planned railroad underpass near the University of North Dakota (UND)… Read More
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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