(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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Gianforte Energy Task Force Wraps Up Public Open House Series in Colstrip
Gov. Greg Gianforte’s Energy Task Force will hold its final public open house in Colstrip on April 15, wrapping up a three-city listening tour that has taken the group to… Read More
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
The Department of Labor and Regulation hosts free virtual Apprenticeship Knowledge Series
The South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation is inviting employers, educators and workforce partners to a free virtual session next week aimed at promoting registered apprenticeship programs as a… 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
Artemis II returns from moon, splashes down off San Diego
(The Center Square) – At a speed astronauts haven’t experienced since Apollo, Artemis II re-entered Earth’s atmosphere and splashed down near San Diego Friday evening, concluding a historic mission that… Read More
Knudsen accuses Gallatin County attorney of sanctuary city violations over ICE data policy
Attorney General Austin Knudsen has sent a cease-and-desist letter to Gallatin County Attorney Audrey Cromwell demanding she reverse a policy that refuses to recognize U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement as… Read More
DEQ seeks public comment on draft environmental assessment for septic and wastewater systems
The Montana Department of Environmental Quality has released a draft programmatic environmental assessment covering the construction and operation of subsurface wastewater treatment systems and is accepting public comment through May… Read More
Heartland Classic in Huron brings in 800-plus FFA students
More than 800 FFA members from 27 eastern South Dakota schools gathered in Huron recently for the annual Heartland Classic Career Development Event at the DEX, with NorthWestern Energy among… Read More
Judge hands former Colstrip teacher 30-year sentence for sexual abuse of student
A former Colstrip High School teacher was sentenced Thursday to 30 years in prison — with 15 years suspended — for sexually abusing a 15-year-old student, a case that unfolded… Read More
Former BIA officer pleads guilty to raping teenage girl on Northern Cheyenne reservation
A former Bureau of Indian Affairs police officer has admitted to sexually abusing a teenage girl while on duty on the Northern Cheyenne reservation in Montana, federal prosecutors announced Thursday…. Read More
Fentanyl seizures in Montana plunge in 2025
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen announced Thursday that fentanyl seizures in the state dropped sharply in 2025, falling 70 percent from the prior year and nearly 80 percent from the… Read More
Trump moves to rein in NIL chaos with sweeping college sports executive order
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday aimed at restoring what the White House described as order and stability to college athletics, directing federal agencies to use their oversight… Read More
Knudsen leads multistate coalition defending gun manufacturers f
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen has filed two amicus briefs leading coalitions of state attorneys general in defense of American firearms manufacturers facing lawsuits in New York that seek to… Read More
Hegseth authorizes military bases to allow personal firearms for off-duty service members
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has signed a memorandum directing military installation commanders to permit service members to carry privately owned firearms while off duty on Department of War property within… Read More
Millions in cash leaving Minneapolis airport draw lawmakers’ scrutiny
(The Center Square) – Minnesota lawmakers are raising concerns about reports that hundreds of millions of dollars are leaving Minnesota airports destined for foreign countries. State Rep. Kristin Robbins, R-Maple Grove,… Read More
Bank of America to Pay $72.5 Million to Settle Epstein Victims Lawsuit
Bank of America has agreed to pay $72.5 million to settle a federal class-action lawsuit accusing the bank of helping facilitate Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking operation — becoming the latest… Read More
Federal, State Officials Highlight Joint Effort to Combat Government Fraud
U.S. Attorney Ron Parsons and South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced new coordinated efforts to combat government fraud during a joint press conference Thursday in Sioux Falls. The two… Read More
Elizabeth Burroughs appointed Montana State interim provost
Montana State University announced today that Elizabeth Burroughs, head of the Department of Mathematical Sciences, has been appointed to serve as interim provost and executive vice president for academic affairs…. Read More
Commerce Awards Tribal Tourism Grants
The Montana Department of Commerce has awarded $100,000 in Tribal Tourism Grant funding to two tribal governments to support tourism infrastructure improvements and economic development efforts. According to Commerce officials,… Read More
Applications Open for North Dakota’s LIFT Loan Program
The North Dakota Department of Commerce has opened applications for the state’s Legacy Investment for Technology, or LIFT, loan program, with submissions due April 23. State officials said the program… Read More
Nominations Open for Montana History Teacher of the Year Award
The Montana Historical Society is accepting nominations for the 37th Montana Statehood Centennial Bell Award, which recognizes an outstanding schoolteacher for excellence in teaching Montana history. This year’s award will… Read More
President Signs Bills Authorizing Medal of Honor Awards for Three Service Members
The president on Thursday signed into law three measures authorizing the awarding of the Medal of Honor to U.S. service members for acts of valor in combat. Among the bills… Read More
Department of War Announces New Audit Strategy Aimed at Clean Opinion by 2028
The Department of War announced a refined strategy this week designed to help the agency achieve a clean audit opinion by fiscal year 2028, marking what officials described as a… Read More
White House Launches Official Mobile App
The White House has launched a new official mobile app aimed at giving Americans direct, real-time access to updates from President Donald Trump and his administration. According to the White… Read More
Census Data Shows Sharp Drop in Migration Across U.S. Metro Areas
The White House pointed to new Census Bureau estimates showing a sharp slowdown in international migration across the country, casting the data as evidence that President Donald Trump’s border and… Read More
Montana State recognized as No. 1 military-friendly university in the country
Montana State University was named the No. 1 military-friendly school in the country this spring, an esteemed ranking from the website Militaryfriendly.com that recognizes the university’s continued investment in supporting… Read More
U.S. Appeals Court Overturns $16 Billion Judgment in Argentina YPF Case
A federal appeals court has overturned a $16.1 billion judgment against Argentina tied to the nationalization of energy company YPF, delivering a major legal victory for the South American country… Read More
Public Invited to Weigh In on Montana Workforce Strategy Overhaul
State officials are inviting public input on a proposed overhaul of Montana’s workforce development strategy, aimed at better aligning education, job training, and industry needs across the state. The Montana… Read More
Advocates call on U.S. Supreme Court to clarify climate laws
(The Center Square) – Advocates are calling for justices on the U.S. Supreme Court to clarify federal laws regarding climate change lawsuits. The Maryland Supreme Court on Tuesday blocked a… Read More
Treasury Announces Trump Signature to Appear on Future U.S. Currency
The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced plans to include President Donald Trump’s signature on future U.S. paper currency, marking what officials say will be the first time a sitting… Read More
Commerce Awards More Than $700,000 to Strengthen Rural Economic Development Groups
The Montana Department of Commerce announced that 17 economic development organizations across the state will share more than $700,000 through the ORE Economic Development Organization Capacity Building Grant Program. The… Read More
Human Remains Found in Billings Yard Identified as Man Missing Since 2021
Authorities have identified human remains discovered earlier this month in a South Side Billings yard as those of a man who had been missing since 2021. Yellowstone County Deputy Coroner… Read More
Gianforte Highlights Firearms Manufacturing Growth During Kalispell Visits
Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte toured two Flathead Valley firearms manufacturers this week, promoting the state’s growing role as a hub for firearms and ammunition production and emphasizing support for Second… Read More
Tiger Woods Arrested After Florida Rollover Crash
Golfer Tiger Woods was arrested Friday after a rollover crash near his home on Jupiter Island, Florida, in what authorities said was his second DUI-related arrest and at least the… Read More
Acclaimed Author, Top Business Leader to Receive UM Honorary Doctorates
She wrote “Perma Red,” one of the most acclaimed novels in the history of Montana. He helped grow Microsoft into a worldwide technology juggernaut. Now Debra Magpie Earling and Joe… Read More
Feds nab more Guatemalan human smugglers, this time in Idaho
(The Center Square) – Federal agents continue to arrest Guatemalans involved in human smuggling and trafficking operations, including of children, who are also involved in violating federal labor laws. The latest… Read More
Wyoming DEQ Releases 2025 State of the Environment Report
The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality has released its 2025 State of the Environment Report, highlighting the agency’s work over the past year in air monitoring, water management, land reclamation… Read More
Land Board Approves More Than $1.63 Million in New Revenue for Montana Schools
Montana’s Land Board approved a series of revenue-generating actions at its March meeting expected to produce more than $1.63 million for the state’s trust beneficiaries, including support for public education…. Read More
Judge Orders Voice of America Restored as Administration Appeals
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore Voice of America after the government-funded broadcaster was largely shut down over the past year, setting up a fresh legal… Read More
UM College of Business to Host Inaugural Women in Business Symposium
The University of Montana College of Business will host the 2026 Women in Business Symposium on Friday, March 27, in downtown Missoula. Co-hosted by the UM Women in Business student… Read More
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
North Dakota Launches New Grant Program to Recruit Out-of-State Workers
The North Dakota Department of Commerce has launched a new grant program aimed at helping communities recruit out-of-state workers by bringing prospective job seekers to see career opportunities and quality… Read More
Montana State to host artificial intelligence symposium March 26
Montana State University will host a daylong symposium on artificial intelligence Thursday, March 26, to explore how AI is used in higher education, with the goal of deepening understanding of… Read More
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
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
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
Jury Finds Musk Liable for Misleading Twitter Investors in 2022 Takeover Fight
A federal jury in San Francisco found Elon Musk liable for misleading Twitter investors during his 2022 bid to buy the company, concluding that some of his public statements improperly… Read More