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
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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
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Amber Potts Named Wyoming DEQ Air Quality Administrator
Amber Potts has been appointed as the new Air Quality Division (AQD) Administrator for the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), DEQ Director Todd Parfitt announced Monday. The position opened… Read More
Montana State Undergraduate Research Fair boasts diverse opportunities for students
On Aug. 26, a week into the fall semester, Montana State University students stopped by the Strand Union Building ballrooms to visit the third annual Undergraduate Research Fair, where MSU… Read More
First Lady Gianforte Marks Two Years of Statewide Imagination Library of Montana
Gov. Greg Gianforte and First Lady Susan Gianforte on Friday celebrated the second anniversary of the statewide expansion of the Imagination Library of Montana, a program that delivers free, high-quality… Read More
Border czar says ICE ops will ramp up for Seattle, Portland after Labor Day
(The Center Square) – Border czar Tom Homan told reporters that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations will expand after Labor Day in sanctuary cities nationwide, including Seattle, Wash., and… Read More
Montana State opens quantum computing facility
Montana State University officially opened its interdisciplinary research facility dedicated to the study of quantum computing Aug. 20. Called QCORE, or Quantum Collaborative Research and Education, the high-tech facility is… Read More
Montana Historical Society Revives Lecture Series, Launches Statewide Book Club
The Montana Historical Society will kick off the fall season with the return of its popular public lecture series in September, while also joining forces with the Montana 250th Commission… Read More
Carter County Man Charged With Sexual Abuse of Children
Prosecutors with the Montana Attorney General’s Office on Thursday charged a 31-year-old Carter County man with three felony counts of sexual abuse of children for possession of explicit images and… Read More
Montana State Auditor Warns of Rising Cryptocurrency ATM Scams
Montana residents are losing millions to cryptocurrency scams, including a growing number involving Bitcoin ATMs, state officials warn. Montana State Auditor James Brown, who also serves as commissioner of securities… Read More
New Medical Assistant School to Open in Great Falls
Aspiring healthcare workers in Great Falls will have a new pathway to medical careers beginning September 2025 with the launch of the Great Falls Medical Assistant School, an 18-week program… Read More
Montana State University to host lecture, book signing Sept. 23
The Burton K. Wheeler Center at Montana State University will host a lecture and book discussion on political corruption and accountability this September. The event will be held Tuesday, Sept…. Read More
Gianforte Approves $308 Million in Broadband Grants
Gov. Greg Gianforte has approved $308 million in broadband deployment grants aimed at closing Montana’s digital divide, backing 32 projects that will extend high-speed internet to nearly 72,000 unserved and… Read More
Trump HHS tells states to remove gender ideology from sex ed or lose PREP funding
(The Center Square) – The Trump administration directed 46 states and territories to remove gender ideology from their sex ed materials or else face possible termination of federal Personal Responsibility… Read More
New Report: Griz Athletics Economic Output Nears $100 Million Annually
Montana Grizzly Athletics produces much more than championships and scholar student-athletes. Griz Athletics contributes more than $94 million in total spending for Missoula-area businesses annually according to a new report… Read More
Wyoming Transportation Commission Awards $22.7 Million in Construction Contracts
The Wyoming Transportation Commission has awarded $22.7 million in contracts for seven construction projects across the state, the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) announced following the commission’s August meeting. The… Read More
Montana Commerce Department Launches New Loan Program for Rural Businesses
The Montana Department of Commerce announced Monday that a new loan participation program aimed at expanding access to capital for rural businesses will open for applications on Oct. 1, 2025…. Read More
Montana DEQ Seeks Public Comment on Draft Coal Mine Bonding Guidance
The Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is requesting public input on a draft guidance document that would establish how the agency determines performance reclamation bonds for coal mines. The… Read More
Montana Unemployment Holds at 2.8% in July
Montana’s unemployment rate remained at 2.8% in July, marking the tenth consecutive month below 3% and extending a four-year stretch at or below 3.4%, according to state labor data released… Read More
New business-focused hospitality degree to help Montana tourism industry
Starting this fall, Montana State University students will see increased career opportunities due to a revamp of the hospitality degree program. Students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in hospitality management will… Read More
CNBC Ranks North Dakota Most Business-Friendly State for Fourth Straight Year
For the fourth year in a row, North Dakota has been named the nation’s most business-friendly state, according to CNBC’s annual “Top States for Business” rankings. The network evaluates all… Read More
Wyoming Education Leaders Launch New Military History Curriculum
Wyoming Superintendent of Public Instruction Megan Degenfelder joined education partners and the National Museum of Military Vehicles (NMMV) this week to announce the launch of new classroom curricula focused on… Read More
Daines Urges Swift Implementation of Executive Order Expanding 401(k) Investment
U.S. Senator Steve Daines joined a bipartisan group of senators in urging the U.S. Department of Labor to quickly implement President Trump’s recent Executive Order expanding access to alternative investments… Read More
Gianforte Welcomes Semiconductor Firm to Montana
Gov. Greg Gianforte on Monday marked the opening of Eshylon Scientific’s new facility in Bozeman, cutting the ribbon on the semiconductor manufacturing solutions company’s relocation from California to Montana. The… Read More
Black Hills Corp. and NorthWestern Energy Announce All-Stock Merger
Black Hills Corp. (NYSE: BKH) and NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NWE) said their boards of directors have unanimously approved a definitive agreement to combine in an all-stock, tax-free merger…. Read More
After completing innovation and management graduate program, Montana State alumnus launches food-focused startup
With bachelor’s and master’s degrees now under his belt, Montana State University alumnus Quinn Holland’s advice to current students is still what drives him every day. “Relentlessly chase what excites… Read More
Americans in All 50 States to Receive Tax Cut Under Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill,” Analysis Finds
A new analysis from the nonpartisan Tax Foundation projects that every state in the nation will see average tax reductions under President Donald J. Trump’s signature tax legislation, the One… Read More
Lee Enterprises to Pay $9.5 Million in Privacy Case, Faces New Employee Class-Action Lawsuits
Lee Enterprises, the Iowa-based newspaper chain that owns hundreds of publications in 25 states, including several in Montana, has agreed to pay $9.5 million to settle a subscriber privacy lawsuit… Read More
Quantum computing research facility launching at Montana State
When Montana State University’s new QCORE facility opens its doors later this month, it will do so with the help of around 60 outside organizations, companies and individuals – including… Read More
Trump Administration Sees Trillions in New U.S. Manufacturing Investments
Since President Donald J. Trump took office, U.S. manufacturing, production, and innovation have seen a surge in domestic investment, with corporations and foreign entities pledging trillions of dollars to expand… Read More
South Dakota Attorney General Joins Bipartisan Call for Instagram to Strengthen Privacy Protections
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined a coalition of 37 state Attorneys General urging Instagram to make immediate changes to its recently launched location-sharing feature, citing concerns over… Read More
Eagle Mount Great Falls Awarded $22,500 Gran
Eagle Mount Great Falls, a local nonprofit providing recreational programs for individuals with disabilities, has received a $22,500 grant from The Hartford to support its adaptive paddle-sports program. The funding… Read More
Attorney General Knudsen Reappoints Two Members to Gaming Advisory Council
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen has reappointed Scott Aspenlieder and Garret McFarland to the state’s Gaming Advisory Council (GAC). Aspenlieder, of Billings, has served on the GAC since 2021 and… Read More
Daines Visits Bull Mountains Mine
U.S. Senator Steve Daines visited the Bull Mountains Mine in Musselshell County on Friday, celebrating what he called a major victory for Montana jobs and American energy. The mine, one… Read More
Federal Judge Blocks Use of Washington Medicaid Data for Immigration Enforcement
A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction preventing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from using Medicaid data obtained from Washington and 19 other states for immigration enforcement purposes…. Read More
Grand Forks Celebrates Opening of $30.5 Million Career Impact Academy
The Grand Forks community marked a milestone this week with the official ribbon cutting of the Grand Forks Career Impact Academy, a $30.5 million career and technical education facility designed… Read More
Gianforte’s 56 County Tour Highlights Rural Investments, Jobs, and Public Safety
Governor Greg Gianforte continued his 56 County Tour this week, visiting communities across eastern Montana to spotlight infrastructure upgrades, workforce initiatives, public safety investments, and new business openings. “It’s great… Read More
Computers and conservation: Orser speakers forum to host Bill Hilf in September
Montana State University will host Bill Hilf, board chair of both the Allen Institute for AI and American Prairie, who will present “Prairie-Size Opportunities: Translating Emerging Tech into Profit and… Read More
1M homes to be powered by Montana coal mine expansion
(The Center Square) – The U.S. Department of the Interior on Tuesday approved expansion of coal mining in Montana, marking the second largest coal expansion since President Donald Trump took… Read More
UM Greets New Students at Aug. 18 Move-In Day
The University of Montana will officially welcome the class of 2029 to campus on Monday, Aug. 18. Members of the media are invited to cover one of the most busy… Read More
Author Michael Punke to speak at Montana State convocation
BOZEMAN – Author and attorney Michael Punke, whose literary works include “The Revenant” and “Fire and Brimstone,” will speak at Montana State University’s First Year Student Convocation on Tuesday, Aug…. Read More
Suspect in Anaconda Shooting Arrested After Week-Long Manhunt
The intense, week-long search for Michael Paul Brown — wanted in connection with the shooting deaths of four people at the Owl Bar in Anaconda — came to an end… Read More
UM Marketing Student Promotes Bio Station
It’s hard to top Grace Porges’ Montana summer internship. A rising senior studying marketing at the University of Montana, Porges has spent her summer promoting the educational opportunities and important… Read More
Gallatin College MSU opens doors for alumna on path to civil engineering
When Molly Schifferns signed off her final online course for Gallatin College Montana State University in May, she laid on her bedroom floor and felt happy tears slip down her… Read More
Governor Little Appoints Juliet Charron as Director of Idaho Department of Health and Welfare
Governor Brad Little announced today the appointment of Juliet Charron as the new director of Idahoʼs largest state agency, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare DHW. Charron will succeed… Read More
North Dakota Development Fund Approves $2.16 Million in Loans Supporting Child Care, Technology, and Agriculture
The North Dakota Department of Commerce announced today that six companies have been approved for a total of $2.16 million in loan funds through the North Dakota Development Fund, Inc…. Read More
Montana Digital Academy Launches Frontier Learning Lab
The Montana Digital Academy MTDA) has announced the launch of the Frontier Learning Lab FLL, a new statewide innovation initiative designed to help Montana schools explore and integrate artificial intelligence… Read More
UM Program Awarded $2.4M to Support Behavioral Health Care Across Montana
A University of Montana program that trains students for careers in behavioral health care recently received a $2.4 million grant to continue growing the program and produce more providers serving… Read More
Wyoming Guarsdman Named Deputy Surgeon General for Army National Guard
Brigadier General Toby J. Alkire, Deputy Adjutant General of the Wyoming National Guard, has been selected to serve as the Deputy Surgeon General for the Army National Guard, Office of… Read More
Obama Administration Under Fire as Declassified Intel Questions 2016 Election Narrative
Newly declassified documents released by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard are reigniting fierce political debate over the origins of the Trump-Russia investigation, with conservatives alleging they show top Obama… Read More