WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Five State Transportation Departments have submitted a public comment letter to the United States Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT) advocating for a more robust National Freight Strategic Plan (NFSP). With freight transportation being crucial to national commerce, the departments emphasized the need for the plan to better address the unique transportation needs of rural states. In their submission, the transportation departments of Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, Sout  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Daines Visits Bull Mountains Mine, Lauds Energy Wins in One Big Beautiful Bill * Daines' Provision in the OBBBA Will Keep the Bull Mountains Mine Operational U.S. SENATE - U.S. Senator Steve Daines today visited the Bull Mountains Mine near Roundup, Montana. The mine was under threat of closure, but was kept operational by Daines' provision in the One Big Beautiful Bill. "The Bull Mountains Mine  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The Gallatin Wildlife Association, Bozeman, Montana, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation urging the agency to prioritize wildlife connectivity in the upcoming surface transportation reauthorization bill. With the current authorization for federal surface transportation programs set to expire on September 30, 2026, the organization stressed the importance of incorporating public perspectives into future programs, particularly relat  more

HELENA, Montana, Aug. 15 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following statement on Aug. 13, 2025: * * * MDP Statement on Supreme Court Review of Same-Sex Marriage Rights Helena, MT- The Montana Democratic Party Interim Executive Director, Justin Ailport, released the following statement regarding the United States Supreme Court's consideration of overturning same-sex marriage. "This is not just another flagrant attack on our LGBTQ+ friends, neighbors, and members of our communities-  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the proposed repeal of certain emissions standards for coal- and oil-fired electric utility steam generating units. The company expresses strong support for the EPA's initiative to revert to the 2012 National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP), emphasizing that the 2024 amendments imposed excessive compliance costs and operational c  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 13 -- Newmark Group posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Announces Alliance Agreement with Mountain West, Leading Intermountain West Commercial Real Estate Brokerage Group Newmark Mountain West Will Operate Across Five States, Forming Region's Leading Service Provider * Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK) ("Newmark" or "the Company"), a leading commercial real estate advisor and service provider to large institutional investors, global corporations, and other owner  more

WACO, Texas, Aug. 11 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * North Dakota State Opens at No. 1 * North Dakota State is in a familiar spot as they open the 2025 season as the No. 1 team in the AFCA FCS Coaches Poll, presented by Hudl. The Bison will look to repeat as national champions after going 14-2 in 2024 and winning their 10 th title in the last 14 years. Last year's national runner-up, Montana State, start at No. 2. The Bobcats f  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The Northern Plains Resource Council has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) advocating for the disapproval of proposed changes to Montana's state program through House Bill 616. The organization, representing grassroots conservation and family agriculture initiatives, raises concerns regarding the bill's vagueness and potential negative impact on the state's environmental protections. The Northern Plains R  more