(The Center Square) – A proposal to create the largest U.S. currency denomination in more than 50 years could unintentionally benefit drug cartels, money launderers and tax cheats, according to… Read More
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Trump Orders Review of Childhood Vaccine Schedule
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order directing federal health officials to review and potentially update the United States’ childhood vaccine schedule to better align with practices in… Read More
Billings Votes to Create Independent Airport Authority After Nearly a Century of City Control
BILLINGS, Mont. — The Billings City Council voted to establish an independent governmental authority to oversee Billings Logan International Airport, ending nearly a century of direct municipal control over one… Read More
Gianforte Highlights Rural Business, Energy, and Agriculture on 56 County Tour
HELENA, Mont. — Gov. Greg Gianforte continued his annual 56 County Tour this week, visiting small businesses, energy facilities, agricultural operations, and infrastructure projects across six counties along Montana’s Hi-Line… Read More
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Senator Steve Daines Applauds President Trump’s Pardon of Pro-Life Protesters
U.S. Senator Steve Daines praised former President Donald Trump after he issued pardons for 23 pro-life protesters who had been incarcerated under President Joe Biden’s administration. In a statement released… Read More
Montana Secures $3.2 Million in Federal Funds to Boost Affordable Housing
The Montana Department of Commerce announced today that more than $3.2 million in federal funding has been allocated to develop and preserve affordable housing in four Montana communities. The funds,… Read More
DEQ Announces $1 Million in Grants for Water Quality Improvement Projects
The Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is now accepting applications for $1 million in grant funding to support projects aimed at reducing nonpoint source pollution in the state’s lakes… Read More
Governor Gianforte Announces Appointments
Governor Greg Gianforte today announced the appointment of four individuals to the Montana Board of Regents of Higher Education and the Board of Public Education. The appointees bring extensive experience… Read More
Waded Cruzado Named Next President of the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities
The Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU) announced today that Waded Cruzado, president of Montana State University (MSU), will become the association’s next president, effective July 1. Cruzado, a… Read More
Supreme Court Upholds TikTok Ban; Montana AG Knudsen Applauds Decision
The United States Supreme Court today upheld a federal law banning TikTok nationwide unless its Chinese-owned parent company, ByteDance, divests its stake in the app by Sunday. In response to… Read More
Gov. Gianforte To Deliver State of the State Address on Monday
Governor Greg Gianforte on Monday is scheduled to deliver his third State of the State address to a joint session of the Montana Legislature and directly to the people of… Read More
Governor Greg Gianforte Sworn in for Second Term as Montana Governor
On the steps of the Montana State Capitol, Governor Greg Gianforte was officially sworn in Monday for his second term as the 25th Governor of Montana. Accompanied by his wife,… Read More
Venezuelan prison gang crime, arrests confirmed in 22 U.S. states
(The Center Square) – Of the more than 14 million illegal border crossers reported under the Biden administration, an unknown number of violent Venezuelan Tren de Aragua prison gang members… Read More
Gianforte, Knudsen Highlight Efforts During Human Trafficking Prevention Month
Attorney General Austin Knudsen and Governor Greg Gianforte marked Human Trafficking Prevention Month by urging Montanans to recognize the signs of human trafficking and report any suspected activity to combat… Read More
MSU’s Montana Manufacturing Extension Center releases 2024 report
BOZEMAN — Workers in Montana’s manufacturing sector saw their wages increase by nearly $8,000 on average over the past year, according to a new report released by the Montana Manufacturing… Read More
Former Helena Nurse Accused of Sexual Abuse of ICU Patient Appears in Court
Aaron Gams, a former nurse at St. Peters Health, appeared in Lewis & Clark County Justice Court on Tuesday, facing a felony charge of abusing a vulnerable adult. The allegations… Read More
Tim Sheehy Sworn in as U.S. Senator, Marks Historic Day for Montana
In a moment hailed as historic for Montana, Tim Sheehy was officially sworn in as the state’s newest U.S. Senator. Senator Steve Daines, who escorted Sheehy to the Senate floor… Read More
Montana State University’s Spirit of the West Marching Band Heads to Frisco for FCS Championship
Montana State University’s Spirit of the West marching band will join the Bobcat football team in Frisco, Texas, for the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) national game on Monday, Jan. 6,… Read More
Montana Supreme Court Orders New Environmental Review for Laurel Gas Plant While Allowing Operations to Continue
In a closely watched decision Friday, the Montana Supreme Court ruled that state regulators failed to conduct an adequate environmental review of NorthWestern Energy’s Laurel natural gas plant. The ruling,… Read More
Montana DOJ Seeks Applicants for Tow Truck Complaint Resolution Committee
The Montana Department of Justice is accepting applications to fill three positions on the Tow Truck Complaint Resolution Committee. The available roles include a representative from the tow truck industry… Read More
Daines Helps Montanans Recover Nearly $5 Million from Federal Government in 2024
U.S. Senator Steve Daines announced that his office facilitated the recovery of nearly $5 million for Montana residents in 2024, assisting constituents in resolving federal government issues and closing hundreds… Read More
Violent Venezuelan prison gang members expand operations in western states
(The Center Square) – Members of the violent Venezuelan prison gang, Tren de Aragua (TdA), continue to expand criminal operations in western states, including in Arizona, Colorado, Utah and Wyoming…. Read More
Pornhub to block access in 13 states as age-verification laws expand across U.S.
(The Center Square) − Pornhub will soon be inaccessible in 13 states after lawmakers passed a slurry of restrictions for social media and other internet sites. The bills require certain age… Read More
Which state is the most taxpayer-friendly?
The Cowboy State has once again won the tax rodeo for having the most competitive tax structure according to the Tax Foundation. The Tax Foundation recently released its 2025 State Competitiveness… Read More
Northwest power planners challenged by increasing demand of data centers
(The Center Square) – With energy-intensive artificial intelligence, or AI, consuming more electricity than traditional data-center activities, reliability of the electrical grid should be the top priority, according to the… Read More
Another federal court rules against DACA, this time related to health care
(The Center Square) – Another federal court has ruled against the federal program, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), arguing a Biden administration plan to provide free health care to… Read More
Gender transition procedures for minors receive increased scrutiny from emboldened GOP
(The Center Square) – Gender transition procedures on minors face intensifying scrutiny as the transgender-friendly Biden administration prepares to step down, with Republican lawmakers demanding a federal health agency reveal… Read More
Montana Housing Market Enters Deep Freeze
Montana Housing Market Faces “Frozen” Conditions Amid Affordability Crisis Montana’s housing market is experiencing what experts describe as a deep freeze, and a single statistic highlights why: roughly 80% of… Read More
Report says Florida’s citrus industry crop is down 90% from two decades before
(The Center Square) – A report by a nonpartisan nonprofit says Florida’s citrus industry’s production has dropped 90% in the last 20 years and offers solutions back to primacy. The report… Read More
King County purchases 120 Tesla Model Y vehicles for car-share services
(The Center Square) – King County Metro is adding 120 electric vehicles to its vanpool fleet as part of an ongoing effort to separate from carbon-emitting vehicles. Vanpool services entail… Read More
Wyoming Education Savings Account Program to Launch in January
Wyoming families will soon have greater access to educational choices as the first phase of the Wyoming Education Savings Account (ESA) application process goes live on January 1, 2025. The… Read More
Montana State names endowed chair in precision agriculture
BOZEMAN – As Montana State University’s College of Agriculture develops new programming to continue training the agricultural scientists and producers of the future, a new endowed chair will oversee research… Read More
Secretary Jacobsen: Protecting the treasures that make Montana the Treasure State
Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen continued her efforts to safeguard Montana’s natural resources and public access while generating significant revenue for the state’s schools during the December meeting of the… Read More
District Court Judge-Elect Charged in Drug Investigation
Kenneth Britton “Britt” Cotter, 48, who was recently elected District Court Judge for Lake and Sanders counties, has been charged with one count of solicitation to commit criminal distribution of… Read More
DNRC Announces Record $92 Million Investment in Montana Public Schools
In a historic milestone, the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) has announced the investment of more than $92 million in public schools, marking a record-breaking revenue contribution… Read More
NorthWestern Energy Signs Massive Data Center Power Deals
NorthWestern Energy has announced agreements to supply significant amounts of electricity to two proposed data centers in Montana, with combined power demands set to exceed the capacity of the state’s… Read More
Wyoming Transportation Commission Awards $65.7 Million for Infrastructure Projects
The Wyoming Transportation Commission approved nearly $65.7 million in contracts for seven Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) construction projects during its December 19 business meeting. The projects span several counties… Read More
Border crime in Texas linked to child trafficking in Houston area
(The Center Square) – As the largest city closest to the border and a gateway hub for human and drug trafficking and crime linked to cartel and gang violence, Houston… Read More
EPA: Methane emissions down 44% in top oil and gas producing basins
(The Center Square) – Methane emissions from the largest oil- and natural gas-producing basins fell 44% between 2011 and 2013, according to newly published data from the Environmental Protection Agency…. Read More
Former South Dakota State Employee Indicted on 26 Forgery-Related Charges
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced that Renee Strong, 55, of Springfield, has been indicted on 26 forgery-related charges stemming from alleged crimes committed while she was an employee… Read More
South Central Judicial District Presiding Judge Bruce Romanick Announces Retirement
South Central Judicial District Presiding Judge Bruce Romanick has announced he will retire on December 31, 2024, after serving 24 years on the bench. First elected as a District Court… Read More
Montana Allocates $37 Million in Federal Housing Tax Credits to Build Affordable Homes
The Montana Department of Commerce announced today the allocation of more than $37 million in federal housing tax credits to support the construction of new affordable housing in five Montana… Read More
Montana Receives $3.5 Million Grant to Support Laid-Off Sibanye-Stillwater Mine Workers
Gov. Greg Gianforte, U.S. Senator Steve Daines, U.S. Representative Ryan Zinke, and the Montana Department of Labor & Industry (DLI) today announced that Montana has secured a $3.5 million federal… Read More
Lee Johnson Appointed as Division of Criminal Investigation Administrator
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen has announced the appointment of Lee Johnson as the new administrator for the Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI). Johnson, a veteran with over three decades… Read More
Middle Schoolers to Compete in National Math Exam at MSU
Middle school students across Montana will test their advanced math skills in the American Mathematics Competition 8 (AMC 8), hosted by the Science Math Resource Center at Montana State University’s… Read More
Montana Highway Patrol Seizes Illegal Drugs, Arrests Fugitives in Superior Operation
Montana Highway Patrol troopers conducted a drug interdiction operation in Superior from December 2 to 6, targeting illicit drugs, firearms tied to trafficking, and fugitives. The operation is part of… Read More
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
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
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
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
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
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