(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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DEQ, Montana Resources finalize consent order on August water incident in Butte
The Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) announced Friday, Feb. 6, that it has signed an administrative consent order with Montana Resources (MR) to resolve a water backflow incident that… Read More
Wyoming Guard graduates Soldiers from 13R Advanced Leader Course at 213th RTI
The Wyoming Army National Guard graduated Soldiers from the Field Artillery Weapons Locating Radar 13R Advanced Leader Course during a ceremony Jan. 30, 2026, at the 213th Regional Training Institute…. Read More
Hegseth Reenlists More Than 100 National Guardsmen in Nation’s Capital
More than 100 National Guard personnel from nine different states gathered in front of the Washington Monument on the National Mall in Washington today to recite the oath of enlistment… Read More
NASA awards grant to Montana State for quantum space communications
A new $750,000 EPSCoR grant from NASA will help researchers at Montana State University work to limit the impact of atmospheric turbulence in quantum laser communications links between ground stations… Read More
Los Angeles police chief declines to enforce ICE mask ban
(The Center Square) – California has a new law that prohibits law enforcement from wearing masks, but don’t expect it to be enforced in Los Angeles. At least not when… Read More
Poll: Majority prefer Trump’s immigration policies over Biden’s
The Center Square) – A majority of Americans say they prefer President Donald Trump’s approach to border security and immigration than they do former President Joe Biden’s, according to new… Read More
Dean Kirkeby Confirmed to South Dakota Game, Fish & Parks Commission
The South Dakota State Senate has confirmed Governor Larry Rhoden’s appointment of Dean Kirkeby to the South Dakota Game, Fish & Parks (GFP) Commission. “South Dakota is the most beautiful… Read More
Commissioner Brown announces preliminary hows slight decline in Marketplace enrollment
Montana State Auditor and Commissioner of Securities and Insurance James Brown announced that preliminary federal data indicates a slight decline in enrollment in Montana’s Health Insurance Marketplace for the 2026… Read More
Corey Mock Appointed to NASCIO Executive Committee
Corey Mock, Chief Information Officer for the State of North Dakota, has been appointed to the Executive Committee of the National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO). Mock will… Read More
Department of War Launches LYNX Platform to Expand Business Participation in Defense Markets
The Department of War (DoW) Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) today announced the launch of LYNX, a new digital platform designed to help businesses enter, navigate, and compete more… Read More
Lawsuit alleges illegal property assessments across Montana
A class-action lawsuit filed by two Montana property owners alleges the Montana Department of Revenue (DOR) used illegal appraisal methods that artificially inflated property valuations statewide, forcing many taxpayers to… Read More
From Forest to Dance Floor, UM Students Power the 107th Foresters’ Ball
In just a few days, the floors, walls and ceiling of Schreiber Gym will seemingly fade away and transform into a vibrant century-old logging town brought to life with music,… Read More
President Trump Launches TrumpRx.gov
President Donald J. Trump officially launched TrumpRx.gov, a new federal platform designed to provide Americans with direct access to dramatically lower prices on dozens of high-cost, brand-name prescription drugs. The… Read More
Montana State nursing college receives $2.5 million for scholarships, student success efforts
The Mark and Robyn Jones College of Nursing at Montana State University is set to nearly double its financial support for students after receiving a large grant from the Bedford Falls Foundation – DAF. The $2.5 million gift will go toward scholarships for students… Read More
Treasury Convenes Financial Literacy Commission Meeting on Implementation of Trump Accounts
The U.S. Department of the Treasury this week convened a public meeting of the Financial Literacy and Education Commission (FLEC) focused on implementation and outreach for Trump Accounts, a new… Read More
War Department Cuts Ties With Harvard University
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth today announced the War Department would sever its academic ties with Harvard University, because attendance at the school no longer meets the needs of the… Read More
Montana State accounting students to offer free tax help
ccounting students from Montana State University’s Jake Jabs College of Business and Entrepreneurship are offering free help preparing tax returns for MSU students and community members who made less than $60,000 last year. The 2026… Read More
Three South Dakota Teachers and One School Counselor Earn National Board Certification in 2025
Four South Dakota education professionals were recognized in 2025 for achieving National Board Certification, one of the most prestigious credentials in the teaching and school counseling professions. The South Dakota… Read More
New Program Aims to Turn Every American Into a Shareholder
A new federal investment initiative dubbed “Trump Accounts” was unveiled this week as a signature economic policy aimed at expanding private ownership and long-term wealth building for American families, with… Read More
Montana Unemployment Holds at 3.4%
Montana’s unemployment rate rose slightly to 3.4 percent in December, extending the state’s streak of over four consecutive years with unemployment at or below that level, according to the Montana… Read More
Working Families Tax Cuts Bring Larger Refunds, Higher Paycheck
As the 2026 tax filing season begins, millions of Americans are seeing larger refunds, increased take-home pay, and new opportunities to build long-term financial security under the Working Families Tax… Read More
Livingston Man Sentenced to Life for 2022 Murder
A Livingston man has been sentenced to life in prison for the 2022 murder of a man, Attorney General Austin Knudsen announced Monday. Skyler Griebel, 33, was convicted in October… Read More
Gov. Little, VA Secretary Doug Collins Highlight Federal-State Partnership for Idaho Veterans
Governor Brad Little and U.S. Senator Jim Risch welcomed U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Doug Collins to Boise, spotlighting Idaho’s strengthened partnership with the federal government in serving… Read More
Medal of Honor Monday: Army Tech. 5th Grade Eric Gibson
Army Tech. 5th Grade Eric Gibson served as a cook during World War II, but his desire for more led him to work out a deal with his superiors to… Read More
State Insurance Commissioner Holds Listening Session in Libby After Historic Flooding
One month after historic wind and flooding events battered communities across Northwest Montana, state insurance officials returned to the region this week to hear directly from residents and provide guidance… Read More
Kootenai County Woman Sentenced for Medicaid Fraud
Attorney General Raúl Labrador announced that Tracy Hofius, 49, was sentenced on January 21, 2026, for Public Assistance Provider Fraud stemming from her time as Executive Director of the North… Read More
Gov. Gianforte, Lt. Gov. Juras Honor Broadcasting Pioneer Norma Smith with Spirit of Montana Award
Governor Greg Gianforte and Lieutenant Governor Kristen Juras presented Norma Smith with the Spirit of Montana Award in a ceremony at the Great Falls Rescue Mission, recognizing her decades-long contributions… Read More
Montana State physics professor Yves Idzerda to give Feb. 17 provost’s lecture on second quantum revolution
As a new graduate of Washington University in St. Louis with degrees in engineering and physics, Yves Idzerda considered himself an electrical engineer first. While interviewing for his first post-baccalaureate… Read More
Border Czar Homan Highlights Ongoing Immigration Enforcement Efforts
White House Border Czar Tom Homan held a press conference in Minneapolis to update the public on ongoing immigration enforcement operations in Minnesota, emphasizing the removal of dangerous criminal aliens… Read More
Treasury Exposes and Disrupts Hamas’s Covert Support Network
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced a sweeping action against Hamas-linked organizations and individuals operating covertly through charitable and nonprofit entities. The effort… Read More
Treasury Department Cancels Booz Allen Hamilton Contracts Over Data Security Concerns
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that the department has canceled all existing contracts with consulting firm Booz Allen Hamilton, citing concerns over wasteful spending and failures to protect sensitive… Read More
Commerce Awards $600,000 in Grants to 11 Montana Main Street Communities
Eleven Montana communities will share $600,000 in grant funding through the Montana Main Street (MMS) Program to support revitalization projects aimed at strengthening downtowns and local businesses. “The MMS Program… Read More
Businesses close in Minnesota for anti-ICE ‘economic blackout’
(The Center Square) – Defending Education’s federal privacy complaint filed last month alleges that Seattle Public Schools is violating two federal laws – the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act… Read More
North Dakota Development Fund Approves Over $452,000 in Q4 Loans
The North Dakota Department of Commerce announced that three companies received a combined total of $452,500 in loans through the North Dakota Development Fund Inc. (NDDF) during the fourth quarter… Read More
Armstrong: North Dakota’s Growth Continues with Record Population Nearing 800,000
North Dakota’s population continues to climb, reaching a record 799,358 residents as of July 1, 2025, according to U.S. Census estimates, marking the state’s fourth consecutive year of growth. State… Read More
Gov. Gianforte Highlights Workforce Training Opportunities at Great Falls College
Governor Greg Gianforte visited Great Falls College to spotlight workforce training programs designed to prepare Montanans for in-demand careers and support the state’s growing economy as part of his 406… Read More
Study Shows Eliminating State Income Taxes Could Boost GDP, Wages, and Business Growth
A new analysis highlights the potential economic benefits for states that eliminate personal income taxes, showing significant gains in GDP, wages, and entrepreneurial activity, along with an influx of high-income… Read More
Attorney General Jackley to Argue South Dakota Has Jurisdiction Over Mayday Health Case in New York Federal Court
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced he will personally appear Thursday in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York to argue that South Dakota courts,… Read More
ABA can’t end anti-white scholarship discrimination lawsuit
The American Bar Association can’t escape a lawsuit accusing the group, tasked with setting national ethical and professional standards for lawyers and judges, of discriminating against white law school students… Read More
Fearless Since 1962: How the SEALs Became the Navy’s Most Elite Force
For decades, the Navy SEALs have been among the most recognized names of the U.S. military’s elite warfighters. This month marks 64 years since the establishment of this storied force,… Read More
The Long Gray Line Remains Unbroken: ‘Legacy Gold’ Rings Link West Point Grads
As one of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point’s most personal traditions, the ring melt allows current cadets to “grip hands” with previous generations of graduates during a solemn,… Read More
Montana Opts In to Federal Tax Credit Scholarship Program
Montana has formally opted in to a new Federal Tax Credit Scholarship Program, opening the door for taxpayers to receive a federal tax credit when they donate to nonprofit organizations… Read More
U.S. Targets Costa Rican Drug Trafficking Ring
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced a major action against a Costa Rica-based cocaine trafficking and money laundering network, designating five Costa Rican… Read More
Looking Back at the Military’s Role in America’s 150th Birthday Celebration
Since 1826, the nation has marked its 50-year milestones with semicentennial celebrations on Independence Day. This year, the United States’ 250th birthday, will be its fifth semicentennial jubilee. The… Read More
Montana DPHHS Held Liable for Delayed Reporting in Child Rape Case
A Montana jury has found the state’s child protection agency negligent for failing to promptly notify police after learning that a 12-year-old girl had been raped and became pregnant. The… Read More
Walking the Mission With Task Force Swampfox
Rain hangs in the air as the city settles into a Friday-night rhythm. Streetlights cast a soft sheen on wet pavement near the Navy Yard, and the metro subway stations… Read More
President Signs Veterans Support and Accountability Legislation Into Law
President Donald Trump has signed three pieces of legislation aimed at improving services, support, and accountability for veterans. The new laws address housing, funding transparency, and vocational training for those… Read More
DOJ Office of Consumer Protection Prevented Montanans From Losing $1.67 Million in 2025
The Montana Department of Justice’s Office of Consumer Protection (OCP) prevented Montanans from losing an estimated $1.67 million to scams and fraudulent business practices in 2025, according to figures released… Read More