Public Meeting for Creston Maintenance Site Gravel Pit Canceled

Prime Cut Construction LLC Withdraws Opencut Mining Permit Application

Gov. Gianforte holding a press conference with Billings law enforcement

“Busting at the seams” County Jails Could See Relief from $150 Million State Prison Expansion

The funding seeks to boost public safety and mitigate overcrowding in county jails due to high crime rates linked to open border policies

Jeannette Rankin

Montana Honors Jeannette Rankin with a Dedicated Day

April 2nd declared as “Jeannette Rankin Day” in Montana, celebrating the first woman elected to U.S. Congress

Colstrip Steam Electric Station

Montana Congressional Delegation Urges Reversal of Biden’s Energy Policies to Support Colstrip Power Plant

A joint letter to the Trump EPA seeks exemptions to sustain Montana’s energy infrastructure and reduce consumer costs.

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Montana Joins Coalition Urging Closure of Drug Trafficking Loophole

The coalition of attorneys general seeks to amend CBP’s Entry Type 86 program to tighten U.S. border security against illegal drug imports.

Parental rights

Governor Gianforte Appeals to U.S. Supreme Court to Uphold Parental Rights in Montana

Governor files amicus brief urging reversal of Montana Supreme Court’s decision on abortion consent law.

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen during a 2023 informational video.

Montana GOP Claims Political Bias in Trial Against AG Austin Knudsen

Alleges partisanship is undermining justice, citing similar tactics used against President Trump.

Owen David James arraigned in Butte

Montana DCI Agents Secure Nine-Year Sentence for Drug Trafficker

Efforts by local law enforcement lead to substantial prison time for trafficker involved in meth and fentanyl distribution

Is it Really, “Your Body, Your Choice”?

Why are taxpayers footing the bill for abortions and trans surgeries in Montana—with no choice in the matter?

Wells Fargo Drops ESG Commitments Under Multi-State Legal Pressure

Led by Montana AG Austin Knudsen, a multi-state investigation addresses deceptive trade practices around ESG, influencing Wells Fargo’s significant policy reversal.

GRIT Conference Comes to Montana: Multi-State Training Against Human Trafficking

The 2025 Greater Rockies Immersive Training Conference aims to enhance strategies against human trafficking.

Chippewa Cree Tribes of Rocky Boy's Pow Wow Arbor grounds

Montana Commerce Grants $122K to Support Tribal Tourism

Funding helps three tribal communities improve tourism sites and cultural events

Matt Regier

Audit Clears Regier, Refuting Montana Free Press Report; Republicans Call for Retraction

Republicans seek retraction after audit clears Regier and disputes Montana Free Press narrative.

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Fentanyl Seizures Fall, Drug Arrests and Other Seizures Rise in Montana

State sees drop in fentanyl deaths as drug enforcement ramps up, cartel-linked arrests rise

Montana Supreme Court Chamber

Gianforte Signs Law Limiting Court Power to Block Legislation

New law bans Montana courts from using weaker legal tests to pause bills passed by the Legislature.

Attorney General Sounds Alarm on Genetic Privacy as 23andMe Seeks Buyer

Attorney General Austin Knudsen underscores the importance of genetic data protection following 23andMe’s financial troubles.

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Missoula Opens Applications for $1.1M in Opioid Settlement Grants

Montana communities eligible for opioid recovery funding through National Settlement grants.

Montana Governor Greg Gianforte and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis

Governors Gianforte and DeSantis Call for Balanced Budget Amendment to the U.S. Constitution

Stressing fiscal responsibility, the governors push for a constitutional amendment to curb federal spending