A former state senator has publicly identified herself for the first time as the source of a confidential 2018 sexual harassment complaint against state Sen. Jonathan Windy Boy, directly challenging… Read More
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Gianforte Takes Tax Cut Pitch to Southeast Montana on 56-County Tour
The governor held a town hall in Sidney and visited a string of small businesses and nonprofits across five counties, using the tour to tout property and income tax reforms… Read More
Zinke Introduces Bill to Let Allies Pool Purchases of U.S. Defense Equipment
The bipartisan legislation aims to stabilize American defense production lines by coordinating group buys among smaller allied nations that struggle to navigate the current arms sales process. Rep. Ryan Zinke… Read More
Daines Leads Five Senators to Beijing Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit
The lawmakers pressed China’s leadership on fentanyl, agricultural market access, and Boeing aircraft purchases ahead of an anticipated Trump-Xi summit next week. A bipartisan group of five U.S. senators held… Read More
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Former Montana Senator Identifies Herself as Source of 2018 Harassment Complaint Against Windy Boy
A former state senator has publicly identified herself for the first time as the source of a confidential 2018 sexual harassment complaint against state Sen. Jonathan Windy Boy, directly challenging… Read More
Gianforte Takes Tax Cut Pitch to Southeast Montana on 56-County Tour
The governor held a town hall in Sidney and visited a string of small businesses and nonprofits across five counties, using the tour to tout property and income tax reforms… Read More
Zinke Introduces Bill to Let Allies Pool Purchases of U.S. Defense Equipment
The bipartisan legislation aims to stabilize American defense production lines by coordinating group buys among smaller allied nations that struggle to navigate the current arms sales process. Rep. Ryan Zinke… Read More
Daines Leads Five Senators to Beijing Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit
The lawmakers pressed China’s leadership on fentanyl, agricultural market access, and Boeing aircraft purchases ahead of an anticipated Trump-Xi summit next week. A bipartisan group of five U.S. senators held… Read More
House Republicans End DHS Shutdown, Pass Budget Resolution on Border Security
Speaker Mike Johnson delivered remarks after House Republicans ended what he characterized as a Democrat-driven DHS shutdown and passed a budget resolution to fund immigration enforcement and border security for… Read More
Sheehy Joins Bipartisan Push to Counter Chinese Mining Abuses
U.S. Senators Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.) and Chris Coons (D-Del.) have introduced the China-Africa Mining Transparency Act of 2026, a bipartisan bill aimed at exposing China’s use of forced labor, child… Read More
Daines, Cantwell Raise Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
U.S. Senators Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) have introduced a bipartisan resolution commemorating May 5th, 2026, as a National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women… Read More
Montana Delegation Seeks Funds to Repair St. Mary Canal
U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy, along with Congressmen Ryan Zinke (MT-01) and Troy Downing (MT-02), sent a letter to the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation requesting funding to repair… Read More
Justice Friese installed on North Dakota Supreme Court
The North Dakota Supreme Court welcomed its newest member as Justice Friese was officially installed during a formal investiture ceremony. Chief Justice Lisa Fair McEvers was joined by Justices Jon… Read More
Zinke Notches Key Victories as Farm Bill Clears House
Congressman Ryan Zinke announced the House passage of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, commonly known as the Farm Bill, a comprehensive piece of legislation designed to… Read More
Jackson Rancher Sam Mead Announces Run for U.S. Senate
Sam Mead, a Jackson rancher and fifth-generation member of a prominent Wyoming political family, has announced his campaign for the U.S. Senate, becoming the latest Republican to enter the open-seat… Read More
Labrador Slams Misleading Political Ads on Child Protection Funding
Raúl Labrador sharply criticized a series of political advertisements he said falsely invoke his office and the state’s Internet Crimes Against Children unit, calling the attacks deceptive and shameful. Labrador’s… Read More
South Dakota Open Meeting Commission to Meet April 27
Marty Jackley announced that the South Dakota State Open Meeting Commission will meet Monday, April 27, in Pierre. During the meeting, the commission is expected to announce findings of fact… Read More
Gianforte Names Advisory Council for Judicial Vacancy
Gov. Greg Gianforte has appointed a seven-member advisory council to help review candidates for the vacant district court judgeship in Montana’s Sixth Judicial District, which serves Park County and Sweet… Read More
Gordon Announces He Will Not Seek Third Term
Mark Gordon announced he will not seek a third term as Wyoming governor, confirming his current term will be his last in office. Gordon recently met with his cabinet to… Read More
Gov. Rhoden Appoints Judge Chad Callahan to Fourth Circuit Bench
Gov. Larry Rhoden has appointed Chad Callahan as a circuit judge in the Fourth Circuit, filling a vacancy created by the retirement of Mike Day. Rhoden praised Callahan’s integrity and… Read More
NYC schools probed over claims of antisemitism
(The Center Square) — The Trump administration is investigating claims that New York City schools violated the civil rights of Jewish students by hosting seminars on Palestinian resistance. The U.S…. Read More
New Allegations Against Windy Boy Surface After Campaign Exit
New allegations of sexual misconduct have emerged against Montana state Sen. Jonathan Windy Boy days after he suspended his campaign for Montana’s eastern congressional district. The latest claims come from… Read More
LGBTQ+ organization seeks $25M from Legislature for gender-affirming care for minors
(The Center Square) – An LGBTQ+ organization in California is asking the Golden State’s lawmakers to allocate $26 million in general fund revenue to help pay for gender-affirming care for… Read More
Taxpayer funding of Planned Parenthood increased to $832M in 2024-2025
(The Center Square) – Planned Parenthood received $832 million in taxpayer funding in 2024-2025, an increase of $39.8 million from its previous report. A record number of abortions also were performed by… Read More
Calls grow for Swalwell to drop out of gubernatorial race after sexual assault allegations
(The Center Square) – Calls grew Friday afternoon for U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-San Francisco, to quit the gubernatorial race following allegations of sex abuse. A former member of Swalwell’s… Read More
Idaho Attorney General Joins Multistate Push to Give Prisons Authority to Down Contraband Drones
Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador has joined a coalition of 21 state attorneys general calling on the Trump administration to extend drone-interdiction authority to state and local law enforcement, as… Read More
Idaho Governor Vetoes Legislative Cut to Medical Residency Funding
Idaho Gov. Brad Little on Thursday used his line-item veto authority to reverse a legislative cut to the state’s graduate medical education program, warning that the reduction would have disrupted… Read More
White House Highlights Crimes by Illegal Aliens Pressures Democrats on DHS Funding
The Trump administration released a list Thursday of nine undocumented immigrants facing serious criminal charges across multiple states, using the cases to intensify pressure on congressional Democrats to approve additional… Read More
Speaker Johnson Slams Democrats Over Impeachment Talk
House Speaker Mike Johnson issued a sharp rebuke Thursday of congressional Democrats following reports that party leadership is briefing members on the use of the 25th Amendment and amid calls… Read More
North Dakota Governor Calls for Budget Cuts to Close Structural Deficit
North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong on Friday directed state agencies to prepare leaner budgets for the next two-year spending cycle, warning that a widening gap between ongoing revenues and expenditures… Read More
White House touts March jobs report
The White House on Friday celebrated a stronger-than-expected March jobs report, saying the numbers validated President Trump’s economic agenda and signaled accelerating momentum heading into the second quarter of 2026…. Read More
Labrador Opposes Gender Transition Surgeries for Prisoners
Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador has joined a coalition of 24 states in urging a federal appeals court to block a lower court order that could expand access to gender… Read More
Congressional Perks: Senate spending skyrockets by more than 40% in last few years
(The Center Square) – Spending in U.S. senators’ office accounts spiked by 43% since 2020, with big jumps in 2022 and the last fiscal year for senators to pay their… Read More
President Signs Bills Authorizing Medal of Honor Awards for Three Service Members
The president on Thursday signed into law three measures authorizing the awarding of the Medal of Honor to U.S. service members for acts of valor in combat. Among the bills… Read More
Trump Signs Executive Order Targeting DEI Practices in Federal Contracting
President Donald Trump has signed a new executive order aimed at prohibiting what the administration describes as discriminatory diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices among federal contractors and subcontractors. The… Read More
Daines Champions Katie Lane for Federal Judgeship at Senate Hearing
U.S. Sen. Steve Daines is urging swift confirmation of Katie Lane to the U.S. District Court for the District of Montana, calling her a principled, Montana-rooted attorney who would bring… Read More
Advocates call on U.S. Supreme Court to clarify climate laws
(The Center Square) – Advocates are calling for justices on the U.S. Supreme Court to clarify federal laws regarding climate change lawsuits. The Maryland Supreme Court on Tuesday blocked a… Read More
Gov. Rhoden Signs Five Bills Aimed at Supporting Rural South Dakota
South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden has signed five bills into law aimed at supporting agriculture and rural communities, including a measure to expand broadband infrastructure in underserved areas. Among the… Read More
Gordon Declines to Pursue Removal of Hot Springs County Commissioners
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon has decided not to move forward with the removal of Hot Springs County Commissioners Paul Galovich and Robert Aguiar after reviewing a complaint filed by county… Read More
Johnson Criticizes Democrats After House Vote on DHS Funding
House Speaker Mike Johnson sharply criticized Democrats following a House vote on funding for the Department of Homeland Security, accusing them of prioritizing immigration-related policies over national security and public… Read More
Sheehy Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Expand Access to Innovative Veteran Care
U.S. Sen. Tim Sheehy has introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at expanding access to cutting-edge medical treatments for veterans, particularly those suffering from mental health conditions such as PTSD and depression…. Read More
Knudsen Praises Helena Commission for Rescinding Immigration Resolution
Attorney General Austin Knudsen praised the Helena City Commission after it voted Thursday night to rescind its immigration resolution, calling the move the right step to keep the community safe…. Read More
Most voters support bans on transgender athletes in female sports
(The Center Square) – The majority of voters across the country support state bans on transgender athletes competing in girls’ and women’s sports, according to The Center Square Voters’ Voice… Read More
What can taxpayers do when local governments waste their money?
(The Center Square) – What can taxpayers do when local government leaders either waste or misappropriate their money? It depends, experts told The Center Square. Recent and ongoing local issues… Read More
Trump Administration Unveils National AI Legislative Framework
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
Zinke Delivers More Than $11.1 Million for Projects in Western Montana
Congressman Ryan Zinke traveled to Bozeman and Seeley Lake to mark the delivery of more than $11.1 million in federal funding for water infrastructure and law enforcement projects in Gallatin,… Read More
Sheehy’s Bipartisan VA Home Loan Awareness Act Passes Senate
The U.S. Senate has passed Sen. Tim Sheehy’s bipartisan VA Home Loan Awareness Act as part of the broader 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, marking an early legislative win… Read More
New North Dakota Charter School Rules Take Effect April 1
New rules governing North Dakota’s public charter schools will take effect April 1, opening the door for supporters to begin advancing proposals for the state’s first charter schools. State School… Read More
Business Groups Ask Montana Supreme Court to Block Political Spending Initiative
A coalition of Montana business organizations is asking the Montana Supreme Court to block a proposed ballot initiative that would restrict corporations and other entities from spending money in state… Read More
Knudsen Blasts Jacobsen Ad as Misleading
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen is accusing Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen of trying to mislead voters with a new ad in the increasingly heated Republican primary for Montana’s 1st… Read More
Barrasso: Senate Dems have ‘blood on their hands’ for DHS shutdown
(The Center Square) – With the ongoing partial government shutdown now the second-longest in American history, irritated Republicans are berating Senate Democrats, who for the fifth time Friday blocked the… Read More
ALEC urges states to adopt ‘light-touch’ AI regulation
(The Center Square) – The American Legislative Exchange Council called on state legislatures to embrace limited tax regulation and greater investment in artificial intelligence to facilitate effective government processes. The… Read More