Inflation Hits 3-Year High at 4.2% in May Due to Iran Conflict
June 12, 2026
Consumer price inflation hit 4.2% in May, the highest in three years, driven by energy prices due to the Iran war.
Consumer price inflation hit 4.2% in May, the highest in three years, driven by energy prices due to the Iran war.
Republican Zach Lahn, running for Iowa governor, markets himself as a D.C. outsider, despite a lengthy career as a political operative.
Get an insider’s look into what’s happening in and around the halls of power with expert reporting, analysis and insight from the editors and reporters of Montana Free Press. Sign up to get the free Capitolized newsletter delivered to your inbox every Thursday. June 11, 2026 Alani Bankhead emerged victorious
Sen. Tim Sheehy proposed reshaping wildfire response by using private aircraft and cutting Forest Service inspections, potentially benefiting his company, Bridger Aerospace, despite safety concerns.
A House bill aims to combat FAFSA fraud by requiring an identity verification system, passing with bipartisan support.
Congress may roll back state animal welfare laws with the farm bill, affecting regulations like California’s Prop 12.
Montana experienced a significant surge in voter participation during its June primary election, marking over 300,000 ballots cast—a record for midterm primary years. This milestone, sourced from the Montana Secretary of State’s office, highlights an increase in the number of registered voters, yet voter turnout as a percentage of registration
Janicki Industries selects Great Falls for an $800M facility, bringing 1,000 jobs by 2027, with salaries up to $120,000.
The Anaconda Leader, a community newspaper in southwest Montana, closed after over 50 years due to rising costs.
Following Montana’s June 2 primary election, analysis reveals key political shifts. Reporters highlight five takeaways, including the notable Republican hand-off strategy, which proved effective. Candidates endorsed by their Republican predecessors demonstrated the power of strategic endorsements in retaining GOP influence. REPUBLICAN HAND-OFF STRATEGY PROVES EFFECTIVE Republican-preferred candidates secured primary victories,
Helena local Jack Evans fondly recalls attending Hawthorne Elementary in the late 1990s, where he formed lasting friendships. The school, located in Westside Mansion District, has been a cornerstone for many families like Jack’s. “Neighborhood schools are the bedrock of successful communities,” Evans emphasized at a school board meeting, stressing
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