Lawmakers on the House Committee on Homeland Security are pressing Google and Apple to remove mobile applications that allow users to track federal immigration officers, citing concerns that such apps… Read More
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Zinke, Veteran Lawmakers Introduce Resolution Condemning Democrat Calls for Military Disobedience
Western Montana Congressman and former Navy SEAL Commander Ryan Zinke, along with Representative Rick Crawford (R-Ark.) and 16 other veteran lawmakers, introduced a resolution this week condemning several Democratic lawmakers… Read More
Bull Moose Project criticizes Sen. Lummis over stalled crypto legislation
(The Center Square) – A conservative advocacy group is pressuring U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis, R-Wyo., over her handling of a major digital asset bill, arguing that she slowed progress on… Read More
Daines’ Bills to Boost Funding for Montana’s Rural Communities Gain Bipartisan Support
U.S. Senator Steve Daines highlighted two key bills aimed at strengthening Montana’s rural counties during a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing this week. Daines discussed his Small County… Read More
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U.S. Lawmakers Urge Google, Apple to Remove Apps Tracking Immigration Agents
Lawmakers on the House Committee on Homeland Security are pressing Google and Apple to remove mobile applications that allow users to track federal immigration officers, citing concerns that such apps… Read More
Zinke, Veteran Lawmakers Introduce Resolution Condemning Democrat Calls for Military Disobedience
Western Montana Congressman and former Navy SEAL Commander Ryan Zinke, along with Representative Rick Crawford (R-Ark.) and 16 other veteran lawmakers, introduced a resolution this week condemning several Democratic lawmakers… Read More
Bull Moose Project criticizes Sen. Lummis over stalled crypto legislation
(The Center Square) – A conservative advocacy group is pressuring U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis, R-Wyo., over her handling of a major digital asset bill, arguing that she slowed progress on… Read More
Trump administration urges ruling on NYC congestion pricing
(The Center Square) – The Trump administration, seeking to end a congestion pricing program that began in Manhattan this year, has asked a federal judge to issue a ruling on… Read More
Daines’ Bills to Boost Funding for Montana’s Rural Communities Gain Bipartisan Support
U.S. Senator Steve Daines highlighted two key bills aimed at strengthening Montana’s rural counties during a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing this week. Daines discussed his Small County… Read More
Sheehy Introduces Bill to Protect Veterans from Overprescription at the VA
Senator Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.) has introduced the Written Informed Consent Act, a measure designed to ensure veterans are fully informed about the intended effects and potential risks of certain high-risk… Read More
Daines Calls on OPM to Stop Taxpayer-Funded Abortions in Congressional Health Plans
U.S. Senator Steve Daines (R-Mont.) is pressing the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to halt taxpayer-funded coverage of elective abortions in health plans available to Members of Congress and congressional… 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
Daines’ Bill Protecting Mothers Traveling With Breast Milk Signed Into Law
U.S. Sen. Steve Daines on announced that his bipartisan “BABES Enhancement Act” has been signed into law by President Donald Trump, marking a significant win for parents traveling with breast… Read More
Gov. Little Appoints Don Hall to Fill District 25 House Seat
Idaho Governor Brad Little has appointed Don Hall to fill the District 25 House seat vacated by Lance Clow. Hall, who currently serves as Chairman of the Twin Falls County… Read More
Fiscal Fallout: States continue to increase budgets despite end of COVID emergency
(The Center Square) – States around the country, hooked on billions of federal dollars that flooded in during COVID, don’t want the party to end. But the pandemic subsided three… Read More
North Dakota Supreme Court Justice Daniel Crothers to Retire in 2026
North Dakota Supreme Court Justice Daniel Crothers has notified Governor Kelly Armstrong that he will retire from the state’s highest court on February 28, 2026, after more than two decades… Read More
Supreme Court Clears Path for Judicial Elections Measure
In a 5–2 decision, the Montana Supreme Court has approved the ballot statement for Constitutional Initiative 132 (CI-132), paving the way for signature gathering to begin on a proposed constitutional… 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
Gianforte Tapped to Lead Republican Governors Association
Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte has been elected Chair of the Republican Governors Association (RGA), placing him at the forefront of the GOP’s national effort to expand its roster of governors… Read More
Gov. Rhoden Signs On to President Trump’s School Choice Initiative
Governor Larry Rhoden announced that South Dakota will participate in President Donald J. Trump’s school choice initiative, part of the broader One Big Beautiful Bill program. The initiative allows states… Read More
Governor Gordon Outlines “The Essentials” Budget, Emphasizes Wyoming’s Competitive Edge
At the Wyoming Business Alliance’s Governor’s Business Forum in Laramie, Governor Mark Gordon (R-Wyoming) presented his upcoming budget, dubbed “The Essentials,” while urging continued focus on workforce, energy, education, water,… Read More
Trump Purchases More Than $82 Million in Bonds Since Late August, New Disclosures Show
President Donald Trump has purchased at least $82 million worth of corporate and municipal bonds between late August and early October, according to newly released federal financial disclosures. The information,… Read More
Report: State reliance on federal funds up significantly since 1990s
(The Center Square) – States rely on federal dollars more than they have in modern history, according to a new report, with one of the report’s authors saying such dependency… Read More
Zinke Co-Sponsors Constitutional Amendment to Withhold Lawmakers’ Pay During Shutdowns
Congressman Ryan Zinke announced his co-sponsorship of a constitutional amendment proposed by South Carolina Congressman Ralph Norman that would prohibit Members of Congress from receiving pay during government shutdowns, with… Read More
Daines Highlights U.S.-Central Asia Partnership at C5+1 Conference
Senator Steve Daines underscored the importance of strong economic and strategic ties between the United States and Central Asia during the C5+1 Tenth Anniversary Business Conference this week, delivering both… Read More
Zinke Backs Country-of-Origin Labeling to Protect Montana Beef
Western Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke announced his co-sponsorship of the “H.R. 5818 Country of Origin Labeling Enforcement Act of 2025” (COOL Enforcement Act), legislation introduced by Congresswoman Liz Cheney’s colleague,… Read More
ELECTION DAY 2025: NYC elects Mamdani, Democrats sweep VA, NJ governors’ races
(The Center Square) – Self-proclaimed democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani will be the next mayor of New York City after taking down the former Democrat New York governor for a second time… Read More
Lawmakers introduce bills to slash their own pay during government shutdowns
(The Center Square) – With the ongoing government shutdown dragging on for a record-breaking period of time, U.S. lawmakers are introducing bills to make shutdowns as painful for Congress as… Read More
South Dakota Attorney General Releases Final Ballot Explanation for Proposed Property Tax Amendment
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has released the final ballot explanation for a proposed initiated Constitutional Amendment that would repeal property taxes in the state and replace them with… Read More
Sheehy Launches Bipartisan Senate Stewardship Caucus
Senator Sheehy (R-Mont.) joined forces with Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) this week to launch the Senate Stewardship Caucus, a bipartisan effort focused on protecting public lands, promoting responsible land management,… Read More
Virginia Attorney General Race Comes Down to the Wire Ahead of Election Day
As Virginians head to the polls in the 2025 Attorney General election, the race between incumbent Republican Jason Miyares and Democratic challenger Jay Jones has tightened, drawing national attention and… Read More
Senate President, State Superintendent Announce Legislation to End “Woke” Teacher Conferences
Senate President Matt Regier, R-Kalispell, and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Susie Hedalen announced Monday a new legislative effort aimed at ending the practice of Montana teachers receiving educational credit… Read More
Sheehy Hosts Common Ground Summit to Address Challenges in Agriculture
Senator Sheehy hosted a Common Ground Summit in partnership with the Livestock Marketing Association to address current challenges facing American agriculture, recent developments in the beef industry, and strategies to… Read More
Attorney General Jackley Joins Multistate Coalition Supporting Proof of Citizenship for Voter Registration
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined a 14-state coalition of Attorneys General supporting a petition aimed at strengthening the integrity of federal elections. The coalition submitted a letter… Read More
Thermopolis Residents Want Gordon To Remove 2 Hot Springs County Commissioners
The four-year war over a tipi retreat campground in Hot Springs County has escalated to the state’s highest office as seven county residents asked Gov. Mark Gordon to remove two-thirds… Read More
Gianforte Appoints Cunningham, Zink as Thirteenth Judicial District Judges
Governor Greg Gianforte on Friday announced the appointment of Seth Cunningham and Edward Zink to serve as district court judges in the Thirteenth Judicial District, which covers Yellowstone County. “As… Read More
Daines, Sheehy Applaud Senate Confirmation of William Mercer as Federal Judge for Montana
U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy released a joint statement praising the Senate’s confirmation of William Mercer to serve as U.S. District Judge for the District of Montana. “We… Read More
Daines Introduces Bill to Protect Religious Student Groups on College Campuses
Senator Steve Daines has introduced the Equal Campus Access Act of 2025, legislation aimed at ensuring public colleges and universities do not discriminate against religious student organizations. Daines said the… Read More
USITC Advances Probe Into Russian Palladium Imports After Montana Delegation Push
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to continue its investigation into imports of unwrought palladium from Russia, ruling there is reasonable indication that the U.S. mining industry is… Read More
Knudsen Leads 27-State Coalition Challenging California’s Magazine Ban
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen is leading a 27-state coalition urging the U.S. Supreme Court to strike down California’s ban on firearm magazines holding more than 10 rounds of ammunition…. Read More
Zinke Votes for Short-Term Funding Bill to Avert Government Shutdown
Western Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke voted Thursday in favor of a short-term measure to keep the federal government funded and avoid a shutdown, as Congress works to finalize annual spending… Read More
Daines Applauds DOI Move to Restore Multiple-Use, Boost Montana Timber Sales
U.S. Senator Steve Daines praised the U.S. Department of the Interior’s (DOI) recent proposals to rescind the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Public Lands Rule and restore multiple-use land management,… Read More
Gov. Little Appoints Amanda Ulrich to Seventh Judicial District Judgeship
Governor Brad Little announced Thursday the appointment of Amanda Ulrich as a District Judge in Idaho’s Seventh Judicial District. Ulrich, a trial attorney with more than 15 years of experience,… Read More
Sheehy’s Fire Ready Nation Act Passes Senate Unanimously
The U.S. Senate today passed the bipartisan Fire Ready Nation Act by unanimous consent, advancing legislation aimed at strengthening the nation’s ability to prevent, forecast, and combat wildfires. The bill,… Read More
Daines Calls for Boosting Tribal Energy Development
U.S. Senator Steve Daines (R–Mont.) emphasized the importance of expanding energy production in tribal communities during a Senate Indian Affairs Committee hearing this week. Speaking with David Conrad, Acting Director… Read More
Knudsen Leads 27-State Coalition Urging Supreme Court to Strike Down Washington Magazine Ban
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen is leading a 27-state coalition urging the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn Washington state’s ban on firearm magazines that hold more than 10 rounds. The… Read More
Conservative campus activist Charlie Kirk shot dead in Utah
(The Center Square) – Charlie Kirk, Turning Point USA founder and executive director and close ally of President Donald Trump, was assassinated Wednesday at a Utah Valley University event. A… Read More
Report: States are increasingly taking election integrity measures
(The Center Square) – The Honest Elections Project says states made significant gains on election integrity laws in 2025. A new report from the group says eight states banned foreign… Read More
Daines Leads Bipartisan Push for Greater Transparency in CDFI Fund
U.S. Senator Steve Daines (R-Mont.) is leading a bipartisan effort to increase transparency and accountability in the federal Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund, introducing the CDFI Fund Transparency Act… Read More
Knudsen Leads 23-State Coalition Urging EPA to Stop Funding Climate Advocacy Group
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen is spearheading a 23-state coalition of attorneys general urging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to halt grants to the Environmental Law Institute (ELI), a… Read More
Montana Delegation Urges President Trump to Impose Tariffs on Russian Palladium
U.S. Senator Tim Sheehy led a letter from Montana’s congressional delegation urging President Donald Trump to take immediate action against Russia’s palladium exports, calling for a 50 percent tariff on… Read More
Montana AG Leads 22-State Coalition Asking Supreme Court to Hear Parental Rights Case
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen, along with 21 other state attorneys general, has filed a brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to review a case challenging a Massachusetts school district’s… Read More