Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen announced Friday that his office has opened an investigation into Lee Enterprises following a February cyberattack that compromised the personal information of nearly 40,000 employees… Read More
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President Trump Signs Senator Sheehy’s Aerial Firefighting Bill Into Law
In a major legislative milestone for freshman U.S. Senator Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.), President Donald J. Trump on Friday signed into law the Aerial Firefighting Enhancement Act, Sheehy’s bipartisan bill to… Read More
Supreme Court rules against Florida firefighter who lost health benefits
(The Center Square) – Litigation cannot be pursued by a disabled Florida firefighter against the city of Sanford under the Americans With Disability Act, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Friday…. Read More
Gianforte Appoints Marta Bertoglio as Department of Commerce Director
Governor Greg Gianforte announced the appointment of State Representative Marta Bertoglio as the new Director of the Montana Department of Commerce, signaling a continued focus on economic growth and job… Read More
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New report ranks Montana as #1 state to open a small business
GREAT FALLS — Many factors contribute to how successful a small business is, but according to a recent study, Montana is the best state to open a small business. The… Read More
Homebuyers are leaving big cities for Big Sky, Montana
James, 32, and his wife, left their apartment in New York City at the height of COVID-19, decamping for a relative’s vacant house in Big Sky, Montana. One month later,… Read More
Governor Gianforte Signs Liability Protections Bill Into Law
Governor Gianforte Signs Liability Protections Bill Into Law HELENA, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte today signed Senate Bill No. 65 into law. The new law shields businesses, health care… Read More
Allegiant adds new direct flights from Montana
Allegiant announced Tuesday, new direct flights from two Montana airports that will begin in summer 2021. In Bozeman, direct flights to Austin, Texas, will start May 27 with one-way tickets… Read More
Knudsen leads AGs in Keystone pipeline pleas
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen on Tuesday submitted a letter co-signed by 13 other attorneys general calling on President Joe Biden to reinstate the permit for the controversial Keystone XL… Read More
Tester pushes for more vaccines for veterans as VA committee chair
Put U.S. veterans at the top of the COVID vaccine priority list- that was the message delivered to President Joe Biden from Montana Sen. Jon Tester on Wednesday. Tester, who… Read More
Jeffrey Epstein’s Victim Fund Is Running Out of Money
A fund meant to compensate victims of the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has temporarily suspended compensation offers over concerns that there won’t be enough money to pay the victims,… Read More
Montana delegation seeks reversal on Biden’s Keystone Pipeline cancellation
HELENA — The two Republican members of Montana’s congressional delegation have introduced bills to reverse President Biden’s decision to halt construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline. And, the delegation’s only… Read More
Wanted Canadian man still on the run in NW Montana
KALISPELL — The Flathead County Sheriff’s Office reports they are still searching for Nassem Ali Saleh Mohammed who illegally crossed the United States and Canadian border on the weekend of… Read More
50% of fatalities on Montana highways this year involve driving under the influence
BILLINGS, Mont.- Montana Highway Patrol Captain Keith Edgell said 50% of the deaths on Montana highways this year have involved people driving under the influence. There have been 17 deaths on Montana… Read More
Fauci urges Americans to avoid large Super Bowl parties
Dr. Anthony Fauci warned Americans on Wednesday that large Super Bowl parties could turn into “super-spreader” events for COVID-19. During an interview on the Today show, the chief medical adviser to… Read More
Kerry Defended Taking Private Jet to Iceland for Environmental Award
White House climate czar John Kerry traveled to Iceland by private jet in 2019 to accept an environmental award and defended his transportation choice to a reporter at the time… Read More
Governor Gianforte Redirects 19,500 Unused Vaccine Doses to Protect Most Vulnerable Montanans
HELENA, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte today announced he received federal approval to redirect 19,500 unused COVID-19 vaccine doses to vulnerable Montanans. “Every dose Montana receives is critical, which is… Read More
Federal judge rules IHS must release sex abuse report on former doctor
A U.S. federal judge has ruled that Indian Health Service must make a report public, which details how the agency failed to stop pediatrician Stanley Patrick Weber from sexually abusing… Read More
Canadian leaders says Biden’s decision to halt Keystone pipeline is “deeply disturbing”
Canadian lawmakers have voiced their disapproval of President Biden’s recent order to stop the installation of the Keystone XL pipeline, saying the decision was “deeply disturbing.” In one of his… Read More
Governor’s Mansion to be remodeled
HELENA — For much of his first two years in office, Gov. Greg Gianforte and his wife, Susan, will be living in a Helena home they’ve purchased on the city’s… Read More
Montana could make history, depending on 2020 Census results
BILLINGS — Montana could be on the cusp of achieving something that has never happened before in U.S. history. In early March, state officials expect to find out if Montana’s… Read More
Here is a list of the top payment gateway provider companies in 2021
Payment gateways are the first step in the online payment process, and they have been crucial in helping e-commerce companies and online payment providers more easily accept online transactions. The… Read More
Yellen cleared for Senate confirmation vote to be treasury secretary
The Senate Finance Committee voted unanimously on Friday morning to move Janet Yellen’s confirmation as treasury secretary out of committee, clearing the way for a vote in the full Senate…. Read More
Portland protesters unsure why they’re protesting
People might imagine that if they found themselves amid a left-wing political rally, they might have some idea how they got there. That didn’t seem to be the case for… Read More
25 candidates apply for Helena Public Schools Superintendent position
HELENA — The primary application deadline has passed, and 25 people have applied to become the next superintendent of Helena Public Schools. School board chair Luke Muszkiewicz said the district’s… Read More
Health Care and Seniors Groups Praise Governor Gianforte’s Revision to Vaccine Distribution Plan
HELENA, Mont. – Last week, Governor Greg Gianforte unveiled a revised vaccine distribution plan that prioritizes protecting the most vulnerable Montanans. With Gianforte’s revisions, Montanans most at-risk for serious illness… Read More
Governor Gianforte Makes Board Appointments
HELENA, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte today announced the following appointments. Transportation Commission Shane Sanders, Great Falls. Qualification: District 2. Sanders works for United Airlines as a pilot flying the… Read More
Governor Gianforte announces Director of Indian Affairs
HELENA – Governor Greg Gianforte today announced his appointment of Misty Kuhl to lead the Department of Indian Affairs. “Misty shares my commitment to create new partnerships and build stronger… Read More
Montana State nursing instructor named Distinguished Nurse of the Year
BOZEMAN — A Montana State University nursing instructor has been recognized for her outstanding contributions made to professional nursing. Leesha Ford, clinical nursing instructor on the College of Nursing’s Bozeman campus,… Read More
Attorney General Knudsen Pushes FDA to Examine Progress in Opioid Fight
HELENA — Attorney General Austin Knudsen joined a broad coalition of 48 attorneys general in pushing federal regulators to examine recent progress in their fight against opioid abuse. The bipartisan… Read More
Attorney General-Elect Austin Knudsen Announces Department of Justice Division Administrators
Culbertson, MT – Attorney General-Elect Austin Knudsen today announced the appointment of several division administrators to help lead the Department of Justice. “We have assembled a tremendous group of talented… Read More