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
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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
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
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
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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
Cramer: Governors need to be in the loop about foreign land purchases
(The Center Square) – Governors should know if foreign entities are purchasing land in their state, according to a bill proposed by U.S. Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-N.D. Currently, governors do… Read More
Noem appoints new lawmakers after ruling by South Dakota Supreme Court
(The Center Square) – South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem appointed two people to fill vacant legislative seats shortly after the state’s highest court ruled on whether legislators’ ties with state… Read More
Jeff Bezos’ move to Miami looms large at WA revenue forecast presentation
(The Center Square) – The executive director of the Washington State Economic and Revenue Forecast Council says the overall revenue picture for the state is “pretty good.” But the elephants in… Read More
Oversight committee opens investigation into IRS for selective enforcement
(The Center Square) – The Republican-led House Oversight Committee is looking into allegations that the IRS is selectively not enforcing its tax-exempt rules against liberal nonprofits. With new allegations of… Read More
Gov. Gordon aims for more tax relief in State of the State address
(The Center Square) – Gov. Mark Gordon touted Wyoming’s economy in his State of the State address Monday while urging legislators to do more to provide tax relief to property owners. “Wyoming… Read More
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas Impeached
In a narrow vote of 214-213, the House of Representatives has impeached Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, marking the first time a sitting cabinet secretary has faced formal impeachment in… Read More
Poll shows 7 states oppose electric vehicle mandates
(The Center Square) – Polling from the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers, the leading trade association of fuel, shows seven states oppose gas car bans. Polling from the presidential and… Read More
Trump promises to restore gun freedoms in Pennsylvania speech
(The Center Square) – Former President Donald Trump said Friday he’d never limit gun rights for Americans amid surging crime, border insecurity and global instability – all side effects of… Read More
Biden faces fallout, calls for 25th amendment after messy press conference
(The Center Square) – President Joe Biden is facing the fallout of a last-minute, messy press conference late Thursday where he attempted to defend his mental fitness but appeared to… Read More
Racicot backs removing Trump from Ballot
Former Montana Governor Marc Racicot has joined a court filing aimed at preventing former President Donald Trump from appearing on the 2024 ballot. Racicot, alongside former governors Bill Weld of… Read More
GOP governors descend on border, call to end immigration crisis
This weekend, fifteen Republican governors and a conservative trucker convoy named “God’s Army” are converging on the southern border for distinct events highlighting the illegal immigration crisis. Governor Greg Abbott… Read More
Colorado SOS files brief with U.S. Supreme Court in Trump case
By Joe Mueller | The Center Square (The Center Square) – Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold filed a brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in the case involving former… Read More
California proposes legalizing public drinking as public intox goes unprosecuted
(The Center Square) – A new California bill could allow for city and county-approved public drinking zones as some counties decline to enforce anti-public intoxication. State Sen. Scott Wiener, D-San… Read More
Maine’s highest court dismisses Trump ballot case appeal
(The Center Square) — Maine’s highest court has declined to take up an appeal of a ruling over a move to take former President Donald Trump’s name off the state’s… Read More
Johnson says House will vote on Mayorkas impeachment
(The Center Square) – House Speaker Mike Johnson said in a letter Friday that the House will soon vote to make Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas the second Cabinet secretary… Read More
Lawmakers blast lack of transparency at HHS over handling of COVID
(The Center Square) – A group of lawmakers is calling out U.S. Health and Human Services, arguing the federal agency is bucking Congressional oversight, especially when it comes to the… Read More
Knudsen calls on Biden administration to protect ammunition manufacturing facility
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen spearheaded a coalition urging the Biden administration to maintain the operations of a significant commercial ammunition manufacturing plant. This call to action was prompted by… Read More
25 Governors Issue Joint Statement Supporting Texas’ Constitutional Right to Self-Defense
A collective statement was issued by 25 Republican governors, expressing solidarity with Texas Governor Greg Abbott and affirming Texas’ constitutional right to self-defense. This unified declaration coincides with ongoing criticism… Read More
Continued inflation tops list of worries for Democrats, Republicans
(The Center Square) – A new poll shows that Democrats and Republicans are concerned more about inflation than other potential crises, but voters from the two parties don’t see eye… Read More
DeSantis Endorses Trump
Donald Trump expressed deep gratitude for Ron DeSantis’ endorsement after the Florida governor suspended his presidential campaign just days before the New Hampshire primary. In a statement shared with Fox… Read More
South Dakota committee recommends making sales tax cuts permanent
(The Center Square) – The South Dakota House Taxation Committee recommended that tax cuts enacted last year become permanent. The Legislature cut the sales tax from 4.5% to 4.2%, with… Read More
Majority of Americans disapprove of Biden’s job as president, survey shows
(The Center Square) – With presidential primary season under way, the majority of Americans disapprove of the job President Joe Biden is doing as president, according to a new poll…. Read More
Former ICE chief: Biden is only president to ‘unsecure the border on purpose’
(The Center Square) – Former director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Tom Homan told Congress that President Joe Biden is the only president in U.S. history to “unsecure the… Read More
House committee to hold second hearing on Mayorkas, border failures
(The Center Square) – The U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security is holding its second hearing next week as part of its efforts to bring impeachment proceedings against Department of… Read More
Knudsen to testify at impeachment hearing for DHS Secretary Mayorkas
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen is set to testify as a witness in the impeachment proceedings against Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. The U.S. House of Representatives’ Committee… Read More
Counties draw new precinct Boundaries for 2024 elections
In a significant development ahead of the 2024 elections, Montana is witnessing a redrawing of precinct lines for legislative races for the first time in a decade. This adjustment is… Read More