Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen will lead the Republican Attorneys General Association (RAGA) into what the group calls the most consequential election year in its history. Knudsen was unanimously elected… Read More
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Sheehy Leads Bipartisan Push for Free Park Passes to Law Enforcement, Firefighters
U.S. Sen. Tim Sheehy is leading a bipartisan effort in the Senate to expand free access to national parks and federal recreation lands for law enforcement officers and firefighters, including… Read More
Illinois legalizes physician-assisted suicide; critics warn of moral, safety risks
(The Center Square) – Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed Senate Bill 1950, prompting strong backlash from medical, disability, religious and legal groups who say it was rushed and violates key ethical and… Read More
Montana Supreme Court Sides With Liberal-Backed Judicial Initiative Group
In a ruling that has drawn sharp criticism from Montana conservatives, the state Supreme Court has sided with backers of a proposed ballot measure requiring judicial elections to remain nonpartisan,… Read More
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Armstrong Supports Revised WOTUS Definition
Governor Armstrong voiced strong support for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers’ proposed revision to the “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS) definition, calling it… Read More
President Trump Signs Executive Order Establishing National AI Policy Framework
President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order this week aimed at creating a unified national policy framework for artificial intelligence (AI), addressing what the administration calls a patchwork of… Read More
Knudsen Tapped to Lead GOP Attorneys General
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen will lead the Republican Attorneys General Association (RAGA) into what the group calls the most consequential election year in its history. Knudsen was unanimously elected… Read More
Knudsen Urges AG Organizations to Deny Membership to Virginia AG-Elect Over “Abhorrent” Texts
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen has called on the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) and the Attorney General Alliance (AGA) to deny membership to Virginia Attorney General-elect Jay Jones,… Read More
Sheehy Leads Bipartisan Push for Free Park Passes to Law Enforcement, Firefighters
U.S. Sen. Tim Sheehy is leading a bipartisan effort in the Senate to expand free access to national parks and federal recreation lands for law enforcement officers and firefighters, including… Read More
Illinois legalizes physician-assisted suicide; critics warn of moral, safety risks
(The Center Square) – Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed Senate Bill 1950, prompting strong backlash from medical, disability, religious and legal groups who say it was rushed and violates key ethical and… Read More
Montana Supreme Court Sides With Liberal-Backed Judicial Initiative Group
In a ruling that has drawn sharp criticism from Montana conservatives, the state Supreme Court has sided with backers of a proposed ballot measure requiring judicial elections to remain nonpartisan,… Read More
House Republicans Introduce Bill to Lower Health Care Premiums, Expand Access
House Republicans unveiled the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act, legislation aimed at reducing health care costs, expanding access, and increasing transparency across the U.S. health care system…. Read More
House Passes Reforms to Unlock Full Potential of Working Families Tax Cuts
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a series of bills aimed at expanding the impact of the Working Families Tax Cuts by reducing regulatory barriers, streamlining permitting processes, and promoting… Read More
Gov. Gianforte Praises Repeal of Federal Anti-Coal Rule
Gov. Greg Gianforte praised President Donald J. Trump this week for signing two congressional joint resolutions that overturn a Biden administration rule he said threatened Montana’s coal industry and billions… Read More
Bill designed to protect school kids from sexual misconduct
(The Center Square) – A new bill protecting children was introduced this week by U.S. Rep. Wesley Hunt, R-Texas, called the National Educator Safety and Accountability Act of 2025. It… Read More
State money will help establish Black Cultural District in L.A.
(The Center Square) – Thanks to $2.5 million in state funding, south Los Angeles may get a new Black cultural district, according to one of L.A.’s state senators. Sen. Lola… Read More
Daines-Led Bill Unlocking Eastern Montana Mining Signed Into Law
U.S. Sen. Steve Daines announced hat President Donald J. Trump has signed into law legislation he led to roll back a Biden-era land management rule that restricted coal mining in… Read More
Armstrong Eyes Jan. 21 for Tentative Special Legislative Session on Rural Health Funding
Gov. Kelly Armstrong today informed legislative leaders that he has tentatively set Jan. 21 for a special session of the 69th Legislative Assembly to act on anticipated federal funding for… 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
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