Leadership in Action, a political action committee whose honorary chairman is Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen, has launched a new advertisement targeting Democratic congressional candidate Sam Forstag over his previous… Read More
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Control of Senate might hinge on liberal Muslim in Michigan
(The Center Square) — Democratic hopes of taking control of the U.S. Senate in the upcoming midterm elections are heavily dependent on retaining an open seat in Michigan. The race… Read More
Daines Urges Colleagues to Support Clean Water Infrastructure in Montana
Sen. Steve Daines spoke at a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing Wednesday, discussing legislation aimed at bringing clean drinking water to eastern Montana and reforming the federal hydropower… Read More
Sheehy’s Air Traffic Safety Bill Advances Through Senate Committee
Sen. Tim Sheehy’s Air Traffic Situational Awareness Enhancement Act advanced out of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill, co-led by Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., is intended… Read More
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Officials Start Verifying Signatures for Ballot Measures
June 21st marked a crucial deadline for advocates aiming to place ballot measures before Montana voters this year. It was the final day to submit tens of thousands of petition… Read More
Montana Senate Race Heating Up
Jon Tester, the Democratic Senator from Montana, is striving to retain his seat in a state that strongly supported Donald Trump in the 2020 presidential election. Despite Montana’s conservative leaning,… Read More
Biden defends disastrous debate performance as Democrats panic
(The Center Square) – President Joe Biden and his campaign are facing the fallout of a disastrous debate performance Thursday night. Biden responded to reporters’ questions about Democrats’ concerns over… Read More
Group wants to defeat measure that would end property taxes in North Dakota
(The Center Square) – Two North Dakota groups are warring over whether or not property taxes should be eliminated in North Dakota. The group End Unfair Property Tax has until… Read More
Congressman Zinke responds to Biden Task Force to remove Snake River dams
The Biden Administration has announced the launch of the Columbia River Task Force by the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), aimed at implementing President Biden’s longstanding plan to remove dams… Read More
Daines Joins Colleagues in Demanding Answers After Release of Suspected ISIS Terrorists at Southern Border into the U.S.
Montana’s Senator Steve Daines joined a group of Republican senators in a letter to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas demanding answers after individuals with suspected ties to ISIS… Read More
Comparing Biden’s Economy to Trump’s Economy
The economy is set to be a pivotal issue in the 2024 presidential election, highlighting the stark differences between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. Consider the American… Read More
New Vermont law requires fossil fuel industry to pay for ‘climate change’ damage
(The Center Square) – Vermont is the first state to enact a law requiring the fossil fuel industry to pay for “climate change cost recovery.” The bill became law without… Read More
President Biden appears to freeze at event
During a Juneteenth celebration at the White House on Monday, President Biden, aged 81, appeared momentarily frozen in place. Video footage captured Biden standing motionless while those around him, including… Read More
Congressman Zinke Appointed to House Foreign Affairs Committee
Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke was appointed to the House Foreign Affairs Committee. Zinke brings with him military and diplomatic experience from his 23-year career as a U.S. Navy SEAL officer, coupled… Read More
Sheehy and Tester Clash in First Senate Debate
On Sunday morning, Democratic U.S. Senator Jon Tester and his Republican challenger Tim Sheehy squared off in their first general election debate, set to be one of the most closely… Read More
Daines Holding VA Accountable for Misusing Montana Taxpayer Dollars
U.S. Senator Steve Daines joined his Republican colleagues in calling out the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) employee corruption and sending a letter to the VA demanding the department repay nearly $11… Read More
Daines: “Enough is Enough”
U.S. Senator Steve Daines joined a group of his Republican colleagues in a commitment to block President Joe Biden and Senate Democrats’ agenda that is threatening the Montana way of… Read More
South Dakota recreational marijuana supporters hope third time is the charm
(The Center Square) – South Dakota voters will get a third chance to decide if they want to legalize recreational marijuana for residents 21 years old and older. The measure… Read More
Montana AG leads state pushback against Mexico gun lawsuit
(The Center Square) – Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen is leading a coalition of states in defending American firearm makers from being held responsible for Mexico’s gun violence. The government… Read More
Primaries in Montana’s New Legislative Districts Stir Competition
In addition to the array of statewide elections on the ballot, Montanans will cast their votes for 125 state lawmakers this year, comprising half of the Montana Senate and the… Read More
Trump campaign, Republicans sue Nevada over mail ballot deadline
(The Center Square) – A lawsuit brought by Republicans alleges that Nevada’s mail ballot deadline violates federal law. Nevada allows for mail-in ballots to be counted up to four days… Read More
Knudsen dominates fundraising in AG race
Recent campaign finance filings reveal that with just a month remaining until Montana’s June 4 primary, Attorney General Austin Knudsen holds substantial financial advantages over his opponents. Incumbent Republican Knudsen… Read More
Greenwood leads fundraising in race for Clerk of the Supreme Court
Recent campaign finance filings reveal that with just a month remaining until Montana’s June 4 primary, Bowen Greenwood holds substantial financial advantages over his opponents in the race for Clerk… Read More
Gianforte holds big fundraising lead over Busse
Recent campaign finance filings reveal that with just a month remaining until Montana’s June 4 primary, Governor Greg Gianforte holds substantial financial advantages over his opponents. During the fundraising period… Read More
Inslee rolls out $45 million in subsidies for electric vehicles
(The Center Square) – One strategy for state officials looking to transition Washington’s transportation sector to electric vehicles is by subsidizing them with taxpayer dollars. This week, Gov. Jay Inslee announced… Read More
Governors Advocate for End to Biden’s Halt on Natural Gas Export
A coalition of 25 Republican governors joined forces to issue a collective statement urging President Joe Biden to lift the current pause on new liquefied natural gas (LNG) export approvals…. Read More
Environmental activists group sues AG over communication with coal company
Earlier this month, a Montana environmental activist group took legal action against the state Department of Justice, alleging a violation of their constitutional right to access information by withholding communications… Read More
Poll: Montana Senate Race Neck and Neck
Recent polling data from J.L. Partners, obtained by several Montana news outlets, sheds light on the closely contested U.S. Senate race in Montana. The race pits incumbent Democratic Senator Jon… Read More
Multiple bills introduced in Congress to defund NPR
(The Center Square) – Several U.S. House Republicans introduced multiple pieces of legislation to defund National Public Radio following new allegations of “leftist propaganda” from the taxpayer-funded news source. House Freedom… Read More
North Dakota group proposing ballot question on marijuana legalization
The Center Square) – A group called the New Economic Frontier is asking the North Dakota Secretary of State to approve a petition that could put the legalization of recreational… Read More
Senate Democrats Strategize $79M Advertising Blitz
The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) is gearing up for a significant advertising push, allocating a staggering $79 million to secure the party’s majority in the upcoming November elections. This… Read More
Attorney General Knudsen files lawsuit against Biden’s EV mandate
HELENA – Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen, along with 24 other attorneys general, filed a lawsuit Thursday against the Biden Administration’s unlawful electric vehicle (EV) mandate that threatens the economy,… Read More
Republican AGs investigate investment company over anti-Israel policies
(The Center Square) – A coalition of Republican attorneys general has launched an investigation into MSCI, a New York-based investment company managing roughly more than $5 billion in assets, after… Read More
FACT CHECK: Biden touts inflation has “fallen”
(The Center Square) – President Joe Biden earlier this week touted a major drop in inflation, saying prices had fallen more than 60%. Those comments come on the heels of… Read More
After being impeached, Mayorkas admits there is a crisis at the border
(The Center Square) – In his first appearance before the U.S. House after he was impeached by Republicans in February, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas admitted under oath… Read More
House GOP investigates failures leading to 200,000 deportation case dismissals
(The Center Square) – U.S. House Republicans are demanding answers from Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas as to why more than 200,000 deportation cases were dismissed. A new… Read More
House Republicans’ advantage even thinner with Gallagher resignation
(The Center Square) – Republicans’ advantage in the U.S. House of Representatives will be only 217-213 after April 19, following Friday’s decision by U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher to resign. The… Read More
Gianforte Campaign Raises $1.1 Million in Two Months
Governor Greg Gianforte has raised more than $1.1 million in the 60 days since he announced his bid for reelection on January 16 according to a release from his campaign…. Read More
Daines Introduces Resolution Condemning Swampy Earmarks
Senator Steve Daines today joined his colleagues in introducing a resolution slamming Congress’ obsession with reckless earmarks. “Earmarks represent the worst of Congress. They are slimy backroom deals that make… Read More
Attorney General Knudsen files lawsuit against Biden EPA rule
HELENA — Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen, along with 23 other attorneys general, filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the Biden administration’s new air quality rule that would significantly impact state… Read More
Zinke’s Statement on the State of the Union
This cycle of inaction, arrogance and incompetence from the Senate and White House must end if we are to save our country.” Congressman Zinke’s Statement on the State of the… Read More
Daines Questions Fed Chairman on Long-term Debt Proposal
U.S. Senator Steve Daines delivered the following remarks at a Senate Banking Committee hearing today with Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. Daines pointed out that Montana families are still struggling under the burden of inflation… Read More
Federal lawmakers call for permanent Daylight Saving Time
(The Center Square) – Some lawmakers are once again calling on their colleagues to make Daylight Saving Time permanent. Ahead of the switch to Daylight Saving Time this weekend, U.S…. Read More
Sinema’s retirement triggers wide range of reactions in Arizona
(The Center Square) – Arizona Independent Sen. Kyrsten Sinema announced on Tuesday that she is retiring at the end of the year and not seeking re-election, which led to a… Read More
House Passes Zinke Priorities in the Consolidated Appropriations Act
The joint funding package includes 12 of Zinke’s Community Project Funding requests to bring more than $31.5 million in funding directly to Montana communities. House Passes Zinke Priorities in the… Read More
Majority of House Republicans who voted to impeach Paxton won primary races
(The Center Square) – The majority of Republican state representatives who voted to impeach Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and ran for reelection won their primary races on Tuesday. Sixty… Read More
Trump Aims for Decisive Victory on ‘Super Tuesday’
Donald Trump is aiming for a decisive victory on “Super Tuesday” as 15 states hold Republican contests in the primary season’s biggest voting day. Trump, despite facing numerous criminal charges,… Read More
Biden signs stopgap measure to keep government open one week
(The Center Square) – President Joe Biden signed a temporary funding measure Friday that will keep the government open roughly one more week while lawmakers work to broker a longer-term… Read More
Poll gauges voters’ views on western conservation issues
(The Center Square) – Over two-thirds of voters in Mountain West states say they are worried about land, water and wildlife in the region, according to a recent poll. The Conservation in… Read More
Trump thwarts Haley in her native South Carolina, rolls on to Michigan
(The Center Square) – Sweeping a fourth consecutive primary by double digits, former President Donald Trump left South Carolina victorious on Saturday and on a roll heading into Michigan on… Read More
Congressional watchdog again unable to determine if U.S. financial statements are reliable
(The Center Square) – A Congressional watchdog said Friday that it was again unable to determine if the federal government’s consolidated financial statements were reliable. The U.S. Government Accountability Office,… Read More
Immigration system isn’t broken, just ignored, former immigration judge says
(The Center Square) – The U.S. immigration system isn’t broken, laws established by Congress are being ignored, a former immigration judge told members of Congress. “Despite consistent claims to the… Read More