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Law enforcement agencies in 40 states are partnering with ICE 287(g) program

The Center Square) – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is calling on law enforcement officials in all U.S. counties to participate in a federal program, 287(g). Those who do receive… Read More

June 2, 2025

In just a few months, ICE makes 1,000+ worksite enforcement actions

(The Center Square) – In just a few months, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have arrested more than 1,000 “illegal alien workers without employment authorization.” It’s “the highest rate… Read More

May 31, 2025

Governor Gianforte Announces Board Appointments

Governor Greg Gianforte today announced the following appointments: Board of Regents of Higher Education Carter Jasper, Missoula: A graduate of Saint Regis High School, Jasper is a student at the… Read More

May 31, 2025

North Dakota Reports Slight Dip in Q1 2025 Taxable Sales

North Dakota Tax Commissioner Brian Kroshus announced today that the state’s taxable sales and purchases for the first quarter of 2025 totaled $5.65 billion, reflecting a 1.53% decrease compared to… Read More

May 24, 2025

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Federal regulations cost average American household $16,000 a year, group finds

(The Center Square) – Federal regulations cost taxpayers trillions of dollars annually, with the average American household paying roughly $16,000 per year in hidden costs, according to a new report. The… Read More

April 28, 2025

Finalists announced for Montana State’s $100K Venture Competition

Montana State University has announced the finalists for the $100K Venture Competition, which is hosted annually by the Jake Jabs College of Business and Entrepreneurship and the MSU Blackstone LaunchPad…. Read More

April 27, 2025

Wyoming Activities Association Consider Allowing High School Athletes To Get Paid

High school athletes in Wyoming may be soon able to make money off their athletic performance. That’s because the Wyoming High School Activities Association (WHSAA) is considering a policy that… Read More

April 26, 2025

Montana State University to Honor 2,465 Graduates at Spring Commencement on May 9

Montana State University (MSU) will celebrate its 142nd spring commencement on Friday, May 9, awarding 2,465 degrees during two ceremonies at the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse. The events, scheduled for 10… Read More

April 25, 2025

Stockman Bank Donates $250,000 to Support Mental Health and Genetics Care for Montana’s Children

Shodair Children’s Hospital has announced a major boost to its Hope Campaign with a $250,000 leadership gift from Stockman Bank, becoming the campaign’s Premier Leadership Sponsor. The donation marks a… Read More

April 25, 2025

Trevor Graff Appointed Director of Government Relations at Montana State Auditor’s Office

The Montana State Auditor’s Office has named Trevor Graff as its new Director of Government Relations, effective immediately. In this role, Graff will serve as the agency’s chief liaison to… Read More

April 25, 2025

State Superintendent Honors 46 North Dakota Educators as County Teachers of the Year

North Dakota Superintendent of Public Instruction Kirsten Baesler on Thursday celebrated 46 exceptional educators who have been named County Teachers of the Year, recognizing their outstanding contributions to students, schools,… Read More

April 25, 2025

South Dakota to Distribute 20,000 Naloxone Kits in Statewide Overdose Prevention Effort

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced a major initiative today to combat the state’s growing opioid crisis through the distribution of 20,000 naloxone kits, totaling 40,000 doses, in partnership… Read More

April 25, 2025

In 3 months, federal oil, gas lease sales total $39 million in 5 western states

(The Center Square) – The Trump administration is continuing to reverse Biden administration energy policies, including its moratorium on new oil and natural gas lease sales on federal land and… Read More

April 25, 2025

South Dakota firm to bring ‘Ring of Fire’ LED Display System for New Nissan Stadium

When the Tennessee Titans open the doors to their brand-new Nissan Stadium in 2027, fans will be welcomed into a high-tech visual experience unlike any other in the NFL. Partnering… Read More

April 25, 2025

Montana State University alumna authors children’s book on civil engineering

A Montana State University graduate hopes a youthful, in-charge, purple civil engineer with large, pointy ears will pique the interests of children about her own chosen profession. Lisa Schleuter (previously… Read More

April 25, 2025

Caroline Roeder Helle selected to national agriculture scholars program

A soon-to-be two-time graduate of Montana State University is participating in a selective academic and professional development program for young leaders in agriculture through the Farm Foundation. Caroline Roeder Helle… Read More

April 24, 2025

Wyoming Army and Air National Guard team up for first-ever firefighting exercise

Camp Guernsey Joint Training Center is home to semi-arid scrubland, prairie grass, and conifer cover, all of which can be primed for fire during hot, dry conditions, especially when troops… Read More

April 20, 2025

Superintendent Degenfelder Honors Military Kids, Highlights Resources for Military Families

In celebration of Purple Up Day for Military Kids, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Megan Degenfelder joined students, families, and community leaders at Freedom Elementary on Friday to recognize the… Read More

April 20, 2025

Attorney General Jackley Warns Phone Providers Over Unlawful Robocall Traffic

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley is joining forces with a bipartisan coalition of 51 Attorneys General to issue a warning to nine major voice service providers, alerting them that… Read More

April 20, 2025

West Fargo Sheyenne High’s Shaina Eagleson Named State Finalist for National Science Teaching Award

Shaina Eagleson, a science teacher at West Fargo’s Sheyenne High School, has been named a state finalist for the prestigious Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST),… Read More

April 20, 2025

Montana’s Unemployment Rate Remains Below 3% for Sixth Consecutive Month

Governor Greg Gianforte announced that Montana’s unemployment rate has remained at a low 2.7% for the month of March, marking the sixth consecutive month the state has kept its unemployment… Read More

April 20, 2025

Trump Administration Launches Plan to Expand Offshore Drilling

The U.S. Interior Department announced Friday that it is opening the public comment process for a new five-year offshore oil and gas leasing program, potentially paving the way for expanded… Read More

April 20, 2025

Attorney General Knudsen and Colonel Sager Honor MHP Dispatchers

Attorney General Austin Knudsen and Montana Highway Patrol (MHP) Colonel Kurt Sager visited the MHP Communications Center today to recognize the vital work of dispatchers in honor of National Public… Read More

April 20, 2025

Student Veterans Thrive on UM’s Woodsman Team

Jared Landin’s first few axe throws were far from bullseyes. Last fall, Landin spent weeks practicing axe throwing, often landing hits everywhere except the target. Over time his persistence paid… Read More

April 19, 2025

Billings Accountant Accused of Embezzling Over $100,000 from Nonprofit

A Billings woman is facing felony charges after allegedly embezzling more than $100,000 from a local nonprofit trade organization. Valary Nichole Obert, 35, has been charged with felony embezzlement exceeding… Read More

April 19, 2025

MSU grant helping train Montana nurses responding to sexual assault

Montana State University and local partners are on track to meet their goal of training 40 sexual assault nurse examiners in the first year of a new grant program aimed… Read More

April 16, 2025

Montana Communities Receive Over $400,000 in Coal Board Grants

HELENA, Mont. — The Montana Department of Commerce announced today that more than $400,000 in grant funding has been awarded to three communities in coal-impacted areas to support essential public… Read More

April 15, 2025

Five Briefs Filed in Support of AG Knudsen’s SCOTUS Request in Planned Parenthood Parental Rights Case

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen’s petition to the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) for a review of a Montana Supreme Court decision concerning parental rights in abortion cases has gained significant… Read More

April 14, 2025

UM Earns National No. 1 ‘Military Friendly’ Rank

A national organization recently named the University of Montana the No. 1 “Military Friendly” college in the United States. The ranking is for top “tier-1 research institutions.” The Military Friendly… Read More

April 14, 2025

Judge Allows U.S. Deportation Case Against Pro-Palestinian Columbia Student to Proceed

A U.S. immigration judge ruled Friday that the Trump administration can move forward with its deportation case against Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate student and prominent pro-Palestinian activist who… Read More

April 14, 2025

Pentagon Cancels $5.1 Billion in Contracts with Accenture, Deloitte

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Thursday the termination of $5.1 billion worth of Pentagon IT and consulting contracts, targeting major firms such as Accenture, Deloitte, and Booz Allen Hamilton. The… Read More

April 14, 2025

Senate Confirms Lt. Gen. Dan Caine as Next Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff

The U.S. Senate confirmed retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Dan “Razin” Caine as the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in a 60-25 vote on Friday, officially filling… Read More

April 12, 2025

President Trump and Governor Gianforte Push for American Energy Dominance at White House

In a powerful show of support for American energy, Governor Greg Gianforte joined President Donald J. Trump at the White House on Thursday to celebrate the signing of executive orders… Read More

April 12, 2025

Billionaire seeks $100 million from Reno for new stadium

(The Center Square) – Billionaire Alex Meruelo is looking to use nearly $100 million in Reno city redevelopment funding for a new multi-use stadium at the University of Nevada, Reno…. Read More

April 8, 2025

CA fails audit of federal programs, 66% of COVID unemployment benefits in question

(The Center Square) – California did not materially comply with the requirements for seven of the 22 federal programs the state auditor examined, including “pervasive” noncompliance in its unemployment benefits… Read More

April 7, 2025

Supreme Court allows Trump administration to cancel millions in DEI grants

(The Center Square) – The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday ruled the Trump administration can cut $65 million awarded to schools for diversity, equity and inclusion programs. The 5-4 decision… Read More

April 6, 2025

U.S. adds 228,000 jobs in March, surpassing expectations

The Center Square) – The U.S. added 228,000 jobs in March, the U.S. Department of Labor reported Friday, nearly double what was forecast. Employment gains occurred in the health care,… Read More

April 6, 2025

North Dakota Breaks Ground on Heart River Correctional Center for Women

Governor Kelly Armstrong and Lieutenant Governor Michelle Strinden participated in the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Heart River Correctional Center (HRCC) in Mandan, marking a historic milestone in North Dakota’s… Read More

April 5, 2025

Former DSS Employee Found Guilty of Stealing $1.8 Million from Child Protection Services

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced that Lonna Carroll, a former employee of the state Department of Social Services (DSS), was found guilty on Thursday of stealing an estimated… Read More

April 5, 2025

WYDOT Customer Satisfaction Survey Shows 70% Satisfaction

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) has released the results of its biennial Customer Satisfaction Survey, showing that approximately 70 percent of respondents are satisfied with the department’s services. The… Read More

April 5, 2025

Los Angeles County Reaches  $ Billion Settlement Sexual Abuse Claims

Los Angeles County has reached a record-setting $4 billion tentative settlement to resolve more than 6,800 sexual abuse claims, marking the largest financial settlement in the county’s history. Announced Friday,… Read More

April 5, 2025

Montana State hosts national research symposium on artificial intelligence

Scholars from across the U.S. recently joined Montana State University faculty, students, staff and members of the public for a two-day symposium focusing on “The Future of Research in the… Read More

April 5, 2025

Kalispell Man Sentenced to 50 Years for Beating Death of Homeless Man

A 20-year-old Kalispell man has been sentenced to 50 years at the Montana State Prison, with 10 years suspended, for the brutal killing of a homeless man in 2023, Montana… Read More

April 5, 2025

Governor Gianforte, Billings Law Enforcement Highlight $150M Public Safety Investment

Governor Greg Gianforte joined law enforcement leaders in Billings to emphasize the importance of major new investments in Montana’s public safety infrastructure, including a proposed $150 million in one-time funding… Read More

April 5, 2025

Two Montana State University students win prestigious Goldwater scholarships

nna Erickson, a junior from Dalton, Minnesota, majoring in psychology and cell biology and neuroscience, and Derek Jollie, a junior from Butte majoring in mathematical sciences and physics, are Montana… Read More

April 5, 2025

Governor Gianforte Defends Parental Rights, Urges U.S. Supreme Court to Overturn Ruling

In a strong stand for parental rights and the rule of law, Montana Governor Greg Gianforte filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court, urging the justices to overturn… Read More

April 5, 2025

Gov. Armstrong Appoints Zachary Greenberg as Permanent Labor Commissioner

Governor Kelly Armstrong has announced the appointment of Zachary Greenberg as North Dakota’s permanent Labor Commissioner. Greenberg had been serving as interim commissioner since January and has been recognized for… Read More

April 5, 2025

Wyoming Launches Application for Education Service Providers under ESA Program

The Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) has officially opened the application process for Education Service Providers (ESPs) for the state’s newly established Education Savings Account (ESA) program. The application portal… Read More

April 5, 2025

Montana Ranked Best State for Startups

Montana has officially been named the best state in the nation for launching a new business, according to a new report highlighted by Governor Greg Gianforte on Friday. Topping the… Read More

April 5, 2025

State Department to assume control of USAID programs after Trump court win

(The Center Square) – The Department of State will assume many of the responsibilities and oversight of programs previously performed by the U.S. Agency of International Development, effectively shuttering the… Read More

April 2, 2025

Air Force options plentiful for basing of new F-47 fighter

(The Center Square) – Boeing earned a contract to build the U.S. Air Force’s top air dominance fighter, the F-47 and the service has plenty of options to base operational squadrons… Read More

March 31, 2025

FDIC Announces Banks Can Engage in Crypto Activities Without Prior Approval

In a significant move for the cryptocurrency and banking sectors, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) announced on Friday that U.S. banks can engage in certain cryptocurrency-related activities without seeking… Read More

March 29, 2025

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