(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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Montana DOJ Warns Public About Fake County Jail Websites
The Montana Department of Justice’s Office of Consumer Protection (OCP) is warning residents about scammers operating fraudulent county jail websites that target families of inmates in an effort to steal… Read More
Polis calls on U.S. Treasury to extend free tax filing service
(The Center Square) – Colorado Gov. Jared Polis sent a letter this week to the U.S. Treasury Department calling on it to undo its suspension of the IRS Direct File tool,… Read More
Fanatics starts sports prediction app, not subject to state taxes, in 24 states
(The Center Square) – Americans can now wager on sports results through Fanatics Predicts in 24 states that have not allowed legal sports wagering including California, Texas, Georgia, Washington and… Read More
President Trump Announces Reset of Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standards
President Donald J. Trump announced a major rollback of the Biden Administration’s Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards, calling the move a relief for American families facing rising costs. The… Read More
MVD Rolls Out Next-Generation Driver Licenses and IDs
The Montana Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) unveiled a redesigned driver license and identification card today, featuring enhanced security elements aimed at reducing driver license fraud and identity theft. The new… Read More
President Trump Signs H.J. Res 133 and H.R. 1512 into Law
Two congressional bills, H.J. Res 133 and H.R. 1512, have been signed into law, advancing measures related to national heritage displays and U.S.-Taiwan relations. H.J. Res 133 authorizes the Secretary… Read More
Montana Model UN Announces 2025 High School Winners
The University of Montana hosted the 60th annual Montana Model United Nations Conference last month, welcoming nearly 300 high school students from 14 schools across Montana and Idaho for two days of debate, collaboration… Read More
Little Signs Agreement to Double Timber Output
Governor Brad Little joined U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz and Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) Director Dustin Miller today to renew and expand Idaho’s Shared Stewardship agreement with the… Read More
U.S. Supreme Court takes up Michigan foreclosure case
(The Center Square) – A Michigan family’s decades-long fight over a property seizure will soon be before the U.S. Supreme Court, marking the latest high-stakes challenge to how counties nationally handle… Read More
Attorney General Labrador Honors Idaho ICAC Detectives
Attorney General Raúl Labrador recognized Detective Jared Mendenhall of the Idaho Falls Police Department and Detective Korey Payne of the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office for achieving 100 combined arrests through… Read More
Supreme Court to Weigh Legality of Trump Move to Limit Birthright Citizenship
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday agreed to decide the legality of former President Donald Trump’s directive aimed at restricting birthright citizenship, a key and controversial part of his immigration… Read More
Governor Gianforte Highlights Veteran Therapy Program in “12 Days of Giving”
On the fifth day of his annual “12 Days of Giving” campaign, Governor Greg Gianforte spotlighted Underwater Soldiers, a Montana nonprofit that provides therapeutic scuba diving for veterans while helping… Read More
Expansive prescribed fire research project brings Montana scientists together
Wildfire smoke has become a perennial concern for people in Montana and across the American West. As living with and managing smoke has evolved into a standard part of life… Read More
FBI Hosts Ribbon Cutting for Field Office in Billings
The FBI hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday to officially open its 56th field office in Billings, Montana. The new FBI Billings Field Office will assume responsibility for all existing FBI… Read More
Attorney General Jackley Joins National ‘Robocall Roundup’
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced Monday that Phase 2 of the National Operation Robocall Roundup is underway, with warning letters issued to four telecommunications companies accused of allowing… Read More
New Data Shows Stronger Outcomes for North Dakota Students
North Dakotans can now review updated school accountability reports and the first results from the state’s new ND A+ summative assessment, State School Superintendent Levi Bachmeier announced Friday. The information—published… Read More
Judge Clears Justice Department to Release Epstein Grand Jury Transcripts
A Florida federal judge on Friday authorized the U.S. Justice Department to release grand jury transcripts from its sex trafficking investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, potentially revealing new details about the… Read More
Montana Awards Over $8 Million in Federal Funding for Affordable Housing Projects
The Montana Department of Commerce announced that six organizations will share more than $8 million in federal funding through the HOME Investment Partnerships Program, the Housing Trust Fund (HTF), and… Read More
Millions are about to choose the wrong Medicare plan
Making smart Medicare choices means looking beyond brochures and $0 premiums to compare total costs, networks, and drug coverage. Independent help and new 2026 support programs can make a major… Read More
Where cannabis stores cluster, emergency visits climb
A population-based natural experiment investigated how living near cannabis retail stores relates to cannabis-related harms. The researchers found a connection between store exposure and higher rates of harm, with the… Read More
Assaults against ICE up 1,153% in 11 months
(The Center Square) – Assaults against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers are up 1,153% in 11 months, according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. As ICE officers continue… Read More
Montana State history professor wins two national awards
Historian Catherine Dunlop views wild environments as laboratories for studying how human societies are shaped by natural features and forces. For two months in 2017, she immersed herself in one… Read More
Splitting Hairs: Chinese Immigrants, the Queue, and the Boundaries of Political Citizenship
As Chinese immigration to California accelerated across the 19th century, the hairstyle known as the queue — a long, braided pony tail — became the subject of white Americans’ fascination,… Read More
Trump vows to pause migration after D.C. shooting
(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump said Thursday he will pause migration from some countries following the shooting of two National Guard members near the White House. The suspected… Read More
Trucking Industry Exec Earns UM Honorary Doc
Lana Batts likes to say if you got it, a truck brought it. As a former president of the Truckload Carriers Association and a senior vice president of government affairs… Read More
Simple thyroid check in pregnancy may lower autism risk
Persistent thyroid hormone disruption during pregnancy appears to increase the likelihood of autism in children, especially when the imbalance spans multiple trimesters. Regular testing and treatment may help reduce this… Read More
In New York, some school secretaries make six-figures and more
(The Center Square) – Secretaries are well known for earning modest wages, but not the ones who work at Pocantico Hills Central School District. At the school district of 500 students outside New York City secretaries make $130,000 and $190,000 a year,… Read More
UND Reopens Search for Dean of School of Law
The University of North Dakota is seeking candidates for the position of Dean of its School of Law, reopening the search for a leader to guide the institution into the… Read More
Colorado lost record $24 million to data scams in 2024
(The Center Square) – Colorado residents lost a record high $24 million to personal data scams in 2024, according to a data forensics firm. That was four times the amount lost… Read More
Montana State junior wins $10,000 scholarship from energy society
Montana State University junior Molly Coonfield, who is studying electrical engineering with a minor in mechatronics, recently received a $10,000 scholarship from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers’ Power… Read More
UM Student Government President, ROTC Cadet Named Rhodes Finalist
A University of Montana student and ROTC cadet, who is serving as UM’s student government president, recently was named a finalist for the oldest and most renowned scholarship in the… Read More
Governor and First Lady Invite Montanans to Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting
Governor Greg Gianforte and First Lady Susan Gianforte are inviting Montanans to the 2025 State Capitol Christmas tree lighting ceremony on Monday, December 1. “We’re excited to welcome Montanans back… Read More
Attorney General Warns Idahoans of Widespread Jury Duty Scams
Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador issued a consumer alert Friday, warning residents about a growing scam in which fraudsters claim individuals have missed jury duty and face arrest or hefty… Read More
Google Drops EU Antitrust Complaint Against Microsoft Amid Regulatory Probe
Google on Friday withdrew its European Union antitrust complaint targeting Microsoft’s cloud computing practices, just a week after EU regulators opened an investigation into whether Microsoft should face scrutiny under… Read More
Montanan Katie Verderber to represent Team USA in 2026 Winter Paralympics
Montana attorney Katie Verderber has been selected to represent Team USA in Wheelchair Mixed Curling at the 2026 Winter Paralympic Games in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy. The announcement was made Monday,… Read More
Russia threatens full ban on WhatsApp
Russia’s state communications watchdog warned Friday that it may impose a full nationwide ban on WhatsApp if the platform fails to comply with Russian data and security laws, according to… Read More
Attorney General Labrador Secures Judgment Against Vacation Scam Operator
Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador announced Friday a judgment and permanent injunction against Arenal Outdoor Center and its owner, Keith Craig Fletcher, in a consumer protection lawsuit. The ruling bars… Read More
64 New Officers Graduate from Montana Law Enforcement Academy
Sixty-four new officers who will serve in 41 agencies across Montana graduated Friday from the Montana Law Enforcement Academy (MLEA), part of the Montana Department of Justice. The academy provides… Read More
Montana Heritage Center Completes $60 Million Fundraising Campaign
The Montana Historical Society (MTHS) announced today that its $60 million fundraising campaign for the Montana Heritage Center has been successfully completed, thanks to a final $165,000 gift from the… Read More
Montana State to award honorary doctorate to alumnus whose foundation supports injured veterans
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Col. Eric Hastings, a Montana State University alumnus and founder of a national organization that serves traumatically injured servicemen and women, will receive an honorary doctorate… Read More
Attorney General Jackley Launches Task Force to Review South Dakota’s Open Meetings Laws
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced the creation of a new Advisory Task Force Committee to review the state’s Open Meetings Laws. The group is scheduled to hold its… Read More
Fargo North Law and Justice Students Observe Supreme Court in Action
Fargo North High School’s Law and Justice students took a trip to Bismarck on Thursday, November 20th, for a firsthand look at the judicial process. Led by Social Studies teacher… Read More
Gianforte Signs Agreement with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
During a strategic trade mission to Japan, Governor Greg Gianforte signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) to explore potential investments in data center and energy… Read More
Montana Highway Patrol Troopers Honored for Bravery and Excellence
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen honored two Montana Highway Patrol (MHP) troopers Thursday for exceptional acts of bravery and service. Trooper Jourdon Gulick received the MHP’s highest honor, the Award… Read More
UM Students Test Business Ideas in 60-Second Contest November 13, 2025
Any business idea usually starts with an elevator pitch – a concise proposal delivered in the time it takes to ride an elevator. University of Montana students interested in entrepreneurship… Read More
Supreme Court Temporarily Blocks Ruling Against Texas Congressional Map
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday temporarily blocked a lower court ruling that found Texas’ 2026 congressional redistricting plan—supported by former President Donald Trump—likely discriminates on the basis of race…. Read More
Bitcoin Slides to Seven-Month Low Amid Broad Flight from Risk
Cryptocurrency markets tumbled Friday, with Bitcoin falling to a seven-month low of $80,553, approaching a key technical level that analysts warn could trigger steeper losses. Ether also dropped to a… Read More
PSC Cuts NorthWestern’s Rate Request by $43 Million
NorthWestern Energy customers will see lower utility bills and receive refunds with interest after the Montana Public Service Commission finalized a sweeping decision in the company’s 2024 electric and natural… Read More
