Eleven Montana communities will share $600,000 in grant funding through the Montana Main Street (MMS) Program to support revitalization projects aimed at strengthening downtowns and local businesses. “The MMS Program… Read More
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Gov. Gianforte Highlights Workforce Training Opportunities at Great Falls College
Governor Greg Gianforte visited Great Falls College to spotlight workforce training programs designed to prepare Montanans for in-demand careers and support the state’s growing economy as part of his 406… Read More
U.S. Targets Costa Rican Drug Trafficking Ring
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced a major action against a Costa Rica-based cocaine trafficking and money laundering network, designating five Costa Rican… Read More
Attorney General Joins Coalition Supporting Revision of Biden-Era Disability Rule
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen has joined a coalition of 23 state attorneys general in support of the Trump Administration’s effort to revise a Biden-era federal rule that they argue… Read More
Recent News Posts
Treasury Department Cancels Booz Allen Hamilton Contracts Over Data Security Concerns
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that the department has canceled all existing contracts with consulting firm Booz Allen Hamilton, citing concerns over wasteful spending and failures to protect sensitive… Read More
Commerce Awards $600,000 in Grants to 11 Montana Main Street Communities
Eleven Montana communities will share $600,000 in grant funding through the Montana Main Street (MMS) Program to support revitalization projects aimed at strengthening downtowns and local businesses. “The MMS Program… Read More
Businesses close in Minnesota for anti-ICE ‘economic blackout’
(The Center Square) – Defending Education’s federal privacy complaint filed last month alleges that Seattle Public Schools is violating two federal laws – the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act… Read More
North Dakota Development Fund Approves Over $452,000 in Q4 Loans
The North Dakota Department of Commerce announced that three companies received a combined total of $452,500 in loans through the North Dakota Development Fund Inc. (NDDF) during the fourth quarter… Read More
Recent Politics Posts
AG Jackley’s Bill Enhancing Penalties for Controlled Substances in Prisons Passes Senate
Attorney General Marty Jackley’s bill to strengthen penalties for the use, possession, and distribution of controlled substances in South Dakota correctional facilities has passed the Senate. Senate Bill 42 was… Read More
Rhoden Requests Supreme Court Advisory Opinion on Lt. Governor’s Tie-Breaking Vote
Governor Larry Rhoden has formally requested an advisory opinion from the South Dakota Supreme Court to clarify whether the Lieutenant Governor, while serving as President of the Senate, has the… Read More
AGs call on ‘climate cartel’ to uphold consumer protections
(The Center Square) – Six state attorneys general called on the nonprofit climate company Ceres, Inc. to halt all conduct they say is in violation of antitrust and consumer protection… Read More
Defending Ed targets Seattle schools with federal privacy complaint over gender policies
(The Center Square) – Defending Education’s federal privacy complaint filed last month alleges that Seattle Public Schools is violating two federal laws – the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act… Read More
Recent Business Posts
New Construction Sector Analysis Highlights Record Growth
Montana’s construction industry continues to surge, driving economic growth, creating thousands of high-paying jobs, and fueling demand for skilled workers across the state, according to a new analysis released by… Read More
Montana CSI Holds Public Hearing on BCBSMT Cybersecurity Breach
The Montana Office of the Commissioner of Securities and Insurance (CSI) held a public administrative hearing on January 22, 2026, to examine a cybersecurity breach involving Health Care Service Corporation,… Read More
Wall Street Ends Week Lower After a Tumultuous Trading Session
Wall Street closed out a turbulent week on a cautious note, with major indexes posting modest losses amid a swirl of geopolitical headlines and mixed corporate earnings. The S&P 500… Read More
Mitsubishi buys Louisiana, Texas shale gas assets for $7.5B
(The Center Square) – The second largest natural gas producer in northwest Louisiana and east Texas has sold its assets to Japanese conglomerate Mitsubishi. Aethon, a Dallas-based company that operates… Read More
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