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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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Montana Unemployment Rate Holds at Historic Low in November

Montana’s unemployment rate remained at 3.2% in November, continuing an unprecedented stretch of low unemployment that has persisted for 41 consecutive months, with rates at or below 3.4%. The state’s… Read More

December 21, 2024

Montana Eases Process for Veterans to Add Designation to Driver Licenses

In a move aimed at improving services for veterans, the Montana Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) is now accepting additional documentation for veterans to obtain a veteran designation on their state-issued… Read More

December 21, 2024

MSU Graduate School Dean Craig Ogilvie to Step Down

Montana State University announced this week that Craig Ogilvie, dean of the Graduate School and associate vice president of research, will step down from his administrative role at the end… Read More

December 21, 2024

IRS data shows ‘Blue State Exodus’ over past 30 years

(The Center Square) – Millions of residents in blue states have migrated to red states within the past 30 years, according to federal data. A policy group that analyzed the… Read More

December 16, 2024

Federal data: School leaders say 40% of students are behind grade level

(The Center Square) – According to a federal survey of school leaders, 40% of students in the nation’s public schools were behind grade level in one or more subjects at… Read More

December 15, 2024

Wyoming Business Council Welcomes New Team Member

The Wyoming Business Council (WBC) has announced an exciting update to its team, with the addition of a new member and a role transition. These changes reflect the organization’s ongoing… Read More

December 14, 2024

Idaho to Reduce Unemployment Insurance Tax Rate by 20% in 2025

Idaho Governor Brad Little announced today a significant reduction in the state’s unemployment insurance tax rate for 2025, marking a 20% decrease from the previous year. The move is expected… Read More

December 14, 2024

Montana Business Owners Notified to Report Equipment for 2025 Tax Year

The Montana Department of Revenue has issued a reminder to business owners with equipment reporting requirements to submit their reports for Tax Year 2025. Businesses and individuals owning business equipment… Read More

December 14, 2024

Applications Open for Reimagining Rural Program

Montana State University Extension is now accepting applications from rural communities across Montana to participate in Reimagining Rural, a three-part series designed to empower small towns to build stronger partnerships,… Read More

December 14, 2024

Patrik Callis, Montana State’s longest-tenured professor, retires after 56 years

BOZEMAN – In 2006, Patrik Callis predicted in an interview that his retirement from Montana State University would unfold somewhat gradually. He began the process two years later, but didn’t… Read More

December 14, 2024

ABC News Settles Trump Defamation Lawsuit for $16 Million, Issues Apology

ABC News has agreed to pay $15 million to a “presidential foundation and museum” and $1 million in legal fees as part of a settlement with President-elect Donald Trump in… Read More

December 14, 2024

Montana State University Students Win Big at Annual Big Idea Challenge

Montana State University students showcased their entrepreneurial spirit at the annual Big Idea Challenge on Nov. 7, earning $10,000 in prize money for innovative projects ranging from sustainable food products… Read More

December 14, 2024

Buffalo Bill Center Acquires Deborah Butterfield’s Striking Sculpture “Portal”

The Whitney Western Art Museum at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West proudly announces the acquisition of Portal, a monumental bronze sculpture by internationally acclaimed artist Deborah Butterfield. Created… Read More

December 11, 2024

Montana State education department works to address statewide teacher shortage

BOZEMAN — At the end of November in Montana, there were 51 openings for special education teachers, and a report on the state’s teacher shortage last year identified special education… Read More

December 11, 2024

Montana Officials Urge Safe and Sober Driving During National Impaired Driving Prevention Month

Attorney General Austin Knudsen and the Montana Highway Patrol (MHP) are urging drivers to prioritize safety this December as part of National Impaired Driving Prevention Month. In response to an… Read More

December 10, 2024

Idaho Fish and Game Launches Helicopter Surveys and Wildlife Monitoring in Clearwater Region

Beginning this December, Idaho Fish and Game (IDFG) will conduct helicopter surveys and wildlife capture operations across the Clearwater Region. This effort, running through the next couple of months, aims… Read More

December 10, 2024

Montana Attorney General Leads Coalition Defending U.S. Gun Manufacturers

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen is spearheading a coalition of 28 states in urging the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) to protect American firearm manufacturers from liability claims… Read More

December 9, 2024

Governor Gianforte Donates to Warriors & Quiet Waters in Annual Giving Campaign

As part of his fourth annual 12 Days of Giving campaign, Montana Governor Greg Gianforte marked Giving Tuesday by donating a quarter of his annual salary to Warriors & Quiet… Read More

December 9, 2024

Governor Gianforte Appoints Christy Clark as Director of Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks

Governor Greg Gianforte announced today the appointment of Christy Clark as the new Director of the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Parks (FWP). “Christy Clark is a strong leader… Read More

December 8, 2024

Wyoming Aeronautics Commission Schedules December Meeting and Facility Tours in Cheyenne

The Wyoming Aeronautics Commission will convene from December 9-11, 2024, at the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) Headquarters, located at 5300 Bishop Boulevard in Cheyenne. The sessions will take place… Read More

December 8, 2024

Hillsdale students write 4k thank-you cards in stark contrast to Yale’s “Transgiving”

(The Center Square) – While some schools across the nation hosted meagerly-attended “Transgivings” around Thanksgiving time, students at Hillsdale College wrote over 4,000 thank-you cards on the school’s annual “Day… Read More

December 7, 2024

Trump nominates former Missouri congressman to serve as IRS commissioner

(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump will nominate former U.S. Rep. Billy Long, a Missouri Republican, as the commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service. Trump announced the news in a Truth… Read More

December 7, 2024

After Trump threatens Mexico, authorities make largest fentanyl bust in history

(The Center Square) – After President-elect Donald Trump vowed to impose tariffs on Mexico and spoke to Mexico’s new president, Claudia Sheinbaum, demanding that Mexico stop facilitating illegal entry into… Read More

December 7, 2024

Milwaukee promises $10,000 bonuses to entice police officer transfers

(The Center Square) – The city of Milwaukee is offering a $10,000 sign-on bonus for working police officers who transfer to the Milwaukee Police Department. The initiative, announced by Mayor… Read More

December 3, 2024

Biden announces more federal help ahead of Small Business Saturday

(The Center Square) – The White House announced the new measures Friday to aid small and disadvantaged businesses, including expanding access to federal contracts, providing targeted technical assistance, and increasing transparency… Read More

December 1, 2024

Through WIMU veterinary program, Montana State student follows lifelong dream

BOZEMAN – Townsend, Montana, is roughly 60 miles northwest of the Montana State University campus in Bozeman. For Lainee Colombik, that proximity to her hometown fulfilled her top priority when… Read More

November 30, 2024

Kila Man Sentenced to 100 Years for Martin City Bar Murder

Kila resident Del Orrin Crawford, 42, has been sentenced to 100 years in the Montana State Prison for the fatal shooting of a woman during a 2022 argument outside a… Read More

November 30, 2024

Montana DEQ Advises Caution for Winter Open Burning Amid Air Quality Concerns

As Montana heads into winter, the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is urging residents to follow strict guidelines for open burning to prevent poor air quality caused by smoke… Read More

November 30, 2024

Trevor Sparrow Appointed as Idaho’s First Health and Social Services Ombudsman

Governor Brad Little announced the appointment of Trevor Sparrow as Idaho’s inaugural Health and Social Services Ombudsman, a position established under Senate Bill 1380 earlier this year. The new role… Read More

November 30, 2024

Two Hunters Found Dead After Search South of Laurel

Two hunters who went missing south of Laurel on Wednesday were found dead on Thursday. The men were identified as Ray Bernard Wells, 71, of Park City, and James Rheinhart… Read More

November 30, 2024

Eco-Terrorism Ties Resurface as Biden Official Takes Role at Environmental Group

Tracy Stone-Manning, a senior official in President Joe Biden’s administration who spearheaded its aggressive climate agenda, has been named the next president of The Wilderness Society, a prominent environmental organization… Read More

November 30, 2024

Gov. Doug Burgum Appoints Lt. Daniel Haugen as Interim Highway Patrol Superintendent

North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum has appointed Lt. Daniel Haugen to serve as interim superintendent of the North Dakota Highway Patrol, effective December 1. The appointment follows the retirement of… Read More

November 30, 2024

Montana State University Engineering Students to Showcase Senior Projects at Design Fair

Montana State University engineering students will showcase their senior capstone projects on Thursday, December 5, at the biannual Design Fair in Norm Asbjornson Hall. The event, which is free and… Read More

November 29, 2024

North Dakota Insurance Commissioner Godfread to Lead National Association of Insurance Commissioners

North Dakota Insurance Commissioner Jon Godfread will serve as the president of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) for 2025, following his role as president-elect in 2024. As NAIC… Read More

November 28, 2024

Montana DEQ Expands Air Quality Monitoring with New Glasgow Station

In October, the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) installed a new permanent air quality monitor in Glasgow, providing Valley County residents with expanded access to real-time air quality data…. Read More

November 28, 2024

Board of Regents approves new institute at Montana State to address national security

BOZEMAN — The Montana Board of Regents today approved Montana State University’s proposal to establish a new institute to help address the nation’s security needs through applied research, technology development… Read More

November 26, 2024

University System of Georgia to ban DEI, commit to neutrality, teach Constitution

(The Center Square) – The University System of Georgia’s Board of Regents has recommended a number of new and revised policies for its institutions, such as a commitment to institutional… Read More

November 25, 2024

Idaho Army National Guard Welcomes 10 New Honorary Unit Commanders

The Idaho Army National Guard inducted 10 new honorary unit commanders during a ceremony on Friday, continuing its tradition of fostering strong ties with the community. These honorary commanders, selected… Read More

November 25, 2024

Governor Brad Little Celebrates Completion of Idaho Water Agreement on “Idaho Water Day”

Governor Brad Little and Lt. Governor Scott Bedke joined farmers and water users today in Idaho Falls and Twin Falls to celebrate “Idaho Water Day,” marking the completion of a… Read More

November 25, 2024

Montana Sees Record Growth in Apprenticeship Opportunities

In recognition of National Apprenticeship Week, Governor Greg Gianforte and the Montana Department of Labor & Industry (DLI) have announced a significant increase in apprenticeship opportunities across the state. According… Read More

November 24, 2024

Montana State University to Celebrate Faculty Authors

The College of Letters and Science at Montana State University will honor six faculty authors who have recently published books during a special reception on Thursday, Dec. 5. The event,… Read More

November 24, 2024

Museum of the Rockies Hosts Café Naming Contest

he Museum of the Rockies (MOR) is inviting the public to participate in a contest to name its new café, set to open in May 2025. The “Name the New… Read More

November 23, 2024

Putin Announces Continued Testing of Oreshnik Hypersonic Missile

President Vladimir Putin confirmed on Friday that Russia would continue testing its new Oreshnik hypersonic missile in combat, with a stockpile ready for use. His comments came one day after… Read More

November 23, 2024

‘Rosie the Riveter’ Lucille MacDonald dies at age 98 in Hawaii

FORT SHAFTER, Hawaii — Lucille “Cille” MacDonald, who this spring was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal for “Rosie the Riveter” work during World War II, died Friday in Valley Island,… Read More

November 23, 2024

Montana Department of Commerce Awards $1.4 Million to Boost Rural Emergency Services

The Montana Department of Commerce announced today that 26 rural safety agencies will receive more than $1.4 million in grant funding to enhance emergency service capabilities in areas experiencing increased… Read More

November 23, 2024

Governor Opens Applications for District Court Judge Vacancy in Montana’s Seventh Judicial District

Montana Governor Greg Gianforte has begun accepting applications and nominations to fill a district court judge vacancy in the Seventh Judicial District, which serves Dawson, Prairie, McCone, Richland, and Wibaux… Read More

November 23, 2024

Active-duty military suicides increase despite prevention efforts

(The Center Square) – More service members died by suicide in 2023, according to figures released by the Pentagon on Thursday. The Pentagon’s Annual Report on Suicide in the Military found… Read More

November 22, 2024

Report: New York failed to verify Medicaid spending on home care

(The Center Square) — New York has spent billions of dollars in Medicaid funding on home care programs without verifying that the services were provided, according to a scathing new… Read More

November 21, 2024

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