Governor Greg Gianforte applauded the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in United States v. Skrmetti, upholding Tennessee’s Youth Protection Act and reinforcing the right of states to restrict certain medical and… Read More
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Senator Daines Leads Bipartisan Push to Celebrate “Great Outdoors Month”
U.S. Senator Steve Daines (R-Mont.) is once again championing Montana’s outdoor heritage on the national stage, as the U.S. Senate unanimously passed a bipartisan resolution he co-led to designate June… Read More
Sheehy Introduces Legislation to Compensate Service Members Discharged Over COVID Vaccine Mandate
U.S. Senator Tim Sheehy introduced the COVID-19 Military Backpay Act of 2025 on Friday, aiming to provide backpay and compensation to thousands of service members who were discharged from the… Read More
Here’s how American taxpayers will be impacted if the ‘big, beautiful bill’ fails
(The Center Square) – The Republican budget resolution, which among other things would extend the expiring 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, has sparked concerns over the resulting trillions of… Read More
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Gianforte Praises Supreme Court Ruling
Governor Greg Gianforte applauded the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in United States v. Skrmetti, upholding Tennessee’s Youth Protection Act and reinforcing the right of states to restrict certain medical and… Read More
Zinke Urges Interior Secretary to Act on Projected Low Flathead Lake Levels
Congressman Ryan Zinke is calling on the U.S. Department of the Interior to take immediate action to prevent what he warns could be a “catastrophic drop” in Flathead Lake levels… Read More
Senator Daines Leads Bipartisan Push to Celebrate “Great Outdoors Month”
U.S. Senator Steve Daines (R-Mont.) is once again championing Montana’s outdoor heritage on the national stage, as the U.S. Senate unanimously passed a bipartisan resolution he co-led to designate June… Read More
Sheehy Introduces Legislation to Compensate Service Members Discharged Over COVID Vaccine Mandate
U.S. Senator Tim Sheehy introduced the COVID-19 Military Backpay Act of 2025 on Friday, aiming to provide backpay and compensation to thousands of service members who were discharged from the… Read More
Here’s how American taxpayers will be impacted if the ‘big, beautiful bill’ fails
(The Center Square) – The Republican budget resolution, which among other things would extend the expiring 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, has sparked concerns over the resulting trillions of… Read More
Trump’s Job Approval Hits 53%
A Rasmussen poll conducted June 8-12, 2025, found that 53% of voters approve of former President Donald Trump’s job performance, reflecting robust support across racial groups. Notably, 54% of Black… Read More
Armstrong Applauds EPA Proposal to Repeal Biden-Era Power Plant Rules
North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong praised the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Tuesday for proposing the repeal of two major Biden-era regulations affecting power plants, calling the move a… Read More
Institute says TABOR saves Colorado billions of dollars
(The Center Square) – Colorado leads the nation as the only state that has a revenue cap on how much money the state can bring in. That cap is a part… Read More
Little Appoints Brendon Taylor as District Judge for Idaho Seventh Judicial District
Governor Brad Little announced today the appointment of Brendon Taylor as District Judge for Idaho’s Seventh Judicial District, filling the vacancy left by the retirement of the Honorable Bruce L…. Read More
Daines, Zinke Lead Bipartisan Effort to Combat Drug Trafficking in Tribal Communities
U.S. Senator Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and Representative Ryan Zinke (R-Mont.) teamed up with Senators Tina Smith (D-Minn.) and Representative Rick Larsen (D-Wash.) to introduce the bipartisan PROTECT Act, aimed at… Read More
Sheehy’s Bipartisan Wildfire Bill Heads to President Trump’s Desk
U.S. Senator Tim Sheehy’s bipartisan Aerial Firefighting Enhancement Act is on its way to President Donald J. Trump’s desk after clearing the House of Representatives today. The legislation, introduced by… Read More
Knudsen Praises SCOTUS Unanimous Ruling for U.S. Gun Manufacturers
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen celebrated a major legal victory for American gun manufacturers and Second Amendment advocates on Thursday after the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously dismissed a lawsuit filed… Read More
Supreme Court Delivers Wave of Unanimous Rulings
The U.S. Supreme Court issued a series of unanimous decisions this week, resolving contentious disputes and clarifying legal boundaries on discrimination, religious tax exemptions, gun manufacturer liability, and environmental regulations…. Read More
Sheehy Fulfills Campaign Promise With Blind Trust
Senator Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.) has followed through on a key campaign promise by placing up to $50 million of his Bridger Aerospace stock into two blind trusts — a move … Read More
Watchdogs: New Montana law restricting foreign money in elections insufficient
(The Center Square) – Montana recently became the sixth state this year to pass a ban on foreign spending on ballot measures. Watchdog organizations, however, say the state’s new law… Read More
Knudsen Urges Gallatin County to Support ICE Partnership
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen is calling on the Gallatin County Commission to reject legal guidance from the Democrat county attorney and partner with the Trump Administration’s Immigration and Customs… Read More
Zinke Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Modernize Foreign Military Sales Notification Process
Congressman Ryan Zinke (MT-01), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee’s Foreign Military Sales Task Force, has introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at modernizing the outdated Congressional Notification (CN) process for… Read More
Senator Daines Introduces Bill to Keep National Cemeteries Open on Federal Holidays
Just days before Memorial Day, U.S. Senator Steve Daines (R-MT) introduced new legislation aimed at ensuring national cemeteries remain open to the public on all federal holidays. The bill is… Read More
Zinke Votes to Pass “Big Beautiful Bill”
Congressman Ryan Zinke (MT-01) announced his vote in favor of the Big Beautiful Bill Act, landmark legislation that he says delivers long-awaited reforms to federal tax policy, border security, entitlement… Read More
Senator Steve Daines Leads Push to Strengthen Veteran Health Care Access
U.S. Senator Steve Daines (R-MT) has introduced new legislation aimed at reinforcing the Department of Veterans Affairs’ commitment to accessible, high-quality health care for America’s veterans. Joined by Senators Chuck… Read More
Senate Committee Advances North Dakota Superintendent Baesler’s Nomination for Federal Education Post
North Dakota State Superintendent of Public Instruction Kirsten Baesler’s nomination to serve as the U.S. Assistant Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education has advanced to the full United States Senate…. Read More
Lawmakers propose legislation to prevent China’s global military expansion
(The Center Square) – As China continues to expand its military presence worldwide, a bipartisan group of senators is introducing legislation to counter potential risks. Sens. Tim Kaine, D-Va., Chris… Read More
‘We don’t want the money’: WA trucking industry resists EV mandate
(The Center Square) – The Washington State Department of Ecology is proposing updates to regulations that reduce pollution from new semi-trucks and other commercial vehicles sold in the state. Ecology contends the updates… Read More
Daines Joins Push to Reverse Biden-Era IRS Initiative Targeting Small Businesses
U.S. Senator Steve Daines is calling on the U.S. Department of the Treasury to reverse a Biden-era Internal Revenue Service (IRS) initiative that he and several Republican colleagues argue unfairly… Read More
Governor Gianforte Signs Ban on Lab-Grown Meat
Governor Greg Gianforte has signed House Bill 401 into law, banning the manufacture, sale, and distribution of lab-grown meat in Montana. The legislation, aimed at safeguarding the state’s ranching industry,… Read More
Daines, Cornyn Introduce Bill Seeking Death Penalty for Illegal Immigrants Convicted of Killing Americans
U.S. Senator Steve Daines (R-MT) joined Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) and several Republican colleagues in introducing legislation that would allow the death penalty for illegal immigrants convicted of murdering American… Read More
Zinke Receives Top Conservation Honor from Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership
The Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership (TRCP) has awarded Congressman Ryan Zinke (R-MT-01) its highest honor, the James D. Range Conservation Award, recognizing his leadership in wildlife conservation and protection of… Read More
Senator Daines Introduces Bill to Support Montana Trucking and Agriculture
U.S. Senator Steve Daines (R-MT) has introduced new legislation aimed at protecting Montana’s trucking and agriculture industries from what he calls a “dangerous and unnecessary” federal mandate. The bill, titled… Read More
Zinke and Vasquez Launch Bipartisan Congressional Caucus to Safeguard America’s Public Lands
In a rare display of cross-party collaboration, U.S. Representatives Ryan Zinke (R-MT-01) and Gabe Vasquez (D-NM-02) have announced the formation of the Public Lands Caucus, a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers… Read More
Proof of citizenship for voter registration, voter ID fails in Michigan
(The Center Square) – Michigan House Democrats killed a chance for voters to decide on a constitutional amendment that would require proof of citizenship to register to vote and an ID… Read More
SCOTUS decision on religious charter schools will carry widespread ramifications
(The Center Square) – In a case that could have major implications for the American public school system, the U.S. Supreme Court is considering whether religious charter schools, which are… Read More
Wyoming Republicans Elect Sheridan’s Bryan Miller As New Party Chairman
The Wyoming Republican Party has new leadership, electing Sheridan resident Bryan Miller to be the new chairman at the party’s meeting here Saturday. Miller beat out Jackson resident Rebecca Bextel by a… Read More
Trump Signals Extension of TikTok Divestment Deadline
President Donald Trump announced he may extend the June 19 deadline for ByteDance, the China-based parent company of TikTok, to sell the popular short-video app’s U.S. assets. The statement came… Read More
Lummis Behind Bill To Force U.S. Mint To Stop Making Pennies
Pennies still find use at the Diamond Horseshoe Café in Cheyenne, where some of the clientele prefer to pay their breakfast and lunch tabs in cash. The use of pennies is in spite… Read More
Montana Leads 17-State Coalition Challenging Racial Discrimination in DEI Training
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen is spearheading a 17-state coalition urging the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals to reverse a lower court ruling that dismissed a lawsuit challenging mandatory workplace… Read More
Abbott signs Texas’ first school choice bill into law
(The Center Square) – Gov. Greg Abbott on Saturday signed Texas’ first school choice bill into law. Abbott signed “the largest day one school choice program in the United States… Read More
Poll: Immigration policies have improved under Trump
(The Center Square) – A plurality of Americans feel the country’s immigration policies have improved since President Donald Trump took office, according to a new poll. The Center Square Voter’s… Read More
Lummis Has More Than $1.5M So Far For 2026 Race, Campaign Finance Reports Show
The first quarter financial reports for Congress are in and U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis is seeing the green. Lummis now has more than $1.5 million cash-on-hand heading into the 2026… Read More
Montana governor courts Colorado gun makers after state restricts semi-auto guns
(The Center Square) – Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte is pitching gun manufacturers based in Colorado to relocate to his state. Gianforte, whose office posted a video to social media on… Read More
Montana Becomes First State to Enshrine ‘Right to Compute’ Into Law
Montana has made history as the first state in the U.S. to legally protect its citizens’ right to access and use computational tools and artificial intelligence technologies. Governor Greg Gianforte… Read More
Governor Gianforte Pushes for Permanent Tax Relief During Kalispell Visit
Governor Greg Gianforte joined small business owners in Kalispell today to rally support for his push to deliver permanent property and income tax relief for Montanans. Speaking at a press… Read More
Montana Legislature Passes Bills to Support Future Nuclear Energy Development
Two bills aimed at laying the groundwork for a nuclear energy industry in Montana have passed the state legislature and are awaiting the governor’s signature. House Bill 623 would permit… Read More
Attorney General Joins Coalition Supporting President Trump’s Efforts to Restore Education Authority to States
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen led a coalition of 21 states in filing an amicus brief supporting President Donald Trump’s decision to reduce the workforce at the Department of Education,… Read More
Wyoming Supreme Court Hears Arguments on Abortion Access
The Wyoming Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday regarding the classification of abortion as healthcare, a case that could significantly impact the future of abortion access in the state. The state… Read More
North Dakota Governor Signs Bill Merging Insurance and Securities Oversight
Governor Kelly Armstrong signed Senate Bill 2214 into law today, officially approving the merger of the North Dakota Securities Department into the North Dakota Insurance Department. The consolidation aims to… Read More
Montana Senate Advances Bill to Strengthen Voter Residency Requirements
In a significant move aimed at preserving the integrity of local elections, the Montana Senate advanced House Bill 413 on Thursday, tightening voter residency requirements to ensure that only long-term… Read More
Judge Dan Wilson Announces Supreme Court Bid
Flathead County District Court Judge Dan Wilson, who narrowly lost his 2024 bid for a seat on the Montana Supreme Court, announced Wednesday that he will run again—this time for… Read More
Senate Republicans Advance Plan to Extend Trump-Era Tax Cuts, Cut Spending
In a narrow 51–48 vote early Saturday morning, Senate Republicans approved a budget resolution that paves the way for extending former President Donald Trump’s 2017 tax cuts and significantly reducing… Read More