Trump’s Labor Secretary Nominee Defends Role in Education Dept. Overhaul
July 16, 2026
President Trump’s Labor nominee defends agency’s role in dismantling the Education Department amid Senate scrutiny.
President Trump’s Labor nominee defends agency’s role in dismantling the Education Department amid Senate scrutiny.
Trump administration proposes returning grizzly bear management to states, citing recovery and increased conflicts.
New MTGOP rules defy state constitution with loyalty oaths, risking penalties for officials, says District Judge McMahon.
A trial for Republican state Sen. Ellsworth, facing misconduct charges, begins Tuesday. He pleads not guilty, expecting exoneration.
Students in advanced degree programs face uncertainty as loan caps rise temporarily amid ongoing legal battles.
Gov. Greg Gianforte suspends Brad Molnar from Montana’s utility board over workplace conduct allegations, citing serious breaches.
The Montana Department of Corrections plans to transfer female prisoners from Boulder’s Riverside facility to Pine Hills Correctional Facility in Miles City. This decision affects about 50 women, making room for more inmates at the 144-bed Pine Hills site. Agency spokesperson Carolynn Stocker confirmed the department’s intentions to explore this
Great Falls celebrates economic boom with new Amazon and Janicki Industries facilities, promising growth and jobs.
Missoula’s new development code boosts efficiency in housing projects. Full evaluation needed to see long-term impact.
Missoula County approved a year-long moratorium on data centers to assess impacts on public health and the environment.
City officials in Great Falls revealed a $183 million draft budget for 2027, delayed by new state tax laws.
STEVENSVILLE — The Painted Rocks Reservoir could be dwarfed by mining claims, raising concerns about water pollution.
