WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management issued the following news release: * * * BLM oil and gas lease sale nets more than $38 million in revenue * BILLINGS, Mont. -Advancing President Trump's commitment to expand domestic energy, strengthen American security and reduce reliance on foreign sources, the Bureau of Land Management raised over $38 million in an oil and gas lease sale that included 23 parcels in Montana and North Dakota, totaling 7,60  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management will hold a competitive lease sale for federal coal resources in Big Horn County, Montana. The sale will be conducted through sealed bids in compliance with the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920, as amended. The sale is in response to a lease-by-application submitted by Navajo Transitional Energy Co., Farmington, New Mexico. The offering includes four tracts of land that aggregate to 1,262.57 acres. These tr  more

BILLINGS, Montana, Sept. 16 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Montana posted the following news release: * * * Browning woman sentenced to over 2 years in prison for embezzling from Heart Butte School District GREAT FALLS - A Browning woman who took over $30,000 from Heart Butte School District was sentenced today to 25 months in prison followed by 3 years of supervised release, U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme said. Jonnie Jo Fransis Spotted Eagle, 37, pleaded guilty in April 20  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR Again Condemns Distribution of White Supremacist Propaganda in Montana * The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today again condemned the distribution of White supremacist propaganda in Evergreen, Montana. Bags containing pamphlets with racist messages were distributed to homes  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR Condemns Distribution of White Supremacist Propaganda in Wisconsin * The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned the distribution of white supremacist propaganda in Wisconsin. Police in Baraboo, Wisconsin, are investigating sandwich bags containing white supremacist   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Cotton, Sheehy, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Secure U.S. Critical Mineral Dominance * Contact: Caroline Tabler or Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353 September 18, 2025 Washington, DC -- Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Senator Tim Sheehy (R-Montana) today introduced the Revitalizing America's Offshore Critical Minerals Dominance Act of 2025. This bill will expand the United States' offshore extra  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mountain-Plains Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * County Employment and Wages in Montana -- First Quarter 2025 * Employment rose 0.6 percent in Montana's only large county, Yellowstone, from March 2024 to March 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that the rate of employm  more

HAILEY, Idaho, Sept. 17 [Category: Environment] -- The Western Watersheds Project posted the following news release: * * * Court: Expanded livestock grazing in grizzly habitat near Yellowstone violated law MISSOULA, Mont. - Today, The U.S. District Court for the District of Montana found that the U.S. Forest Service violated the law when it authorized expanded livestock grazing on six allotments on the east side of Montana's Paradise Valley in occupied grizzly bear habitat. The allotments lie  more

SANTA FE, New Mexico, Sept. 18 -- WildEarth Guardians issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2025: * * * Court: Expanded livestock grazing in grizzly habitat near Yellowstone violated law The allotments lie just north of Yellowstone National Park in the Absaroka Mountains * MISSOULA, Mont. - Today, The U.S. District Court for the District of Montana found that the U.S. Forest Service violated the law when it authorized expanded livestock grazing on six allotments on the east side of  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Court: Grazing Expansion in Grizzly Habitat Near Yellowstone Violated Law * MISSOULA, Mont. -- A federal court today found that the U.S. Forest Service violated the law when it authorized expanded livestock grazing on six allotments on the east side of Montana's Paradise Valley in occupied grizzly bear habitat. The allotments lie just north of Yellowstone National Park in   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Custom Trailers and Vehicle Association (CTVA) submitted a public comment letter submitted by the to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service has spotlighted growing concerns regarding the impact of the Roadless Rules on motorized recreational opportunities in Montana. The organization asserts that both past and anticipated management actions could lead to extensive motorized closures and limit recreational access across the region. The CTVA highlights significa  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Daines Applauds BLM for Supporting MT Energy, Increasing Oil and Gas Lease Sales * U.S. SENATE - U.S. Senator Steve Daines released the below statement following the news that the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) secured over $38 million in an oil and gas lease sale, including 23 parcels in Montana and North Dakota. "The announcement from the BLM shows that President Trump's administration is  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Daines Introduces Bill to Protect Religious Liberty for Montana College Students * U.S. SENATE - Senator Steve Daines introduced the "Equal Campus Access Act of 2025" to protect religious liberty for college students and ensure that religious student organizations are not discriminated against on campus. "America would not be the land of the free without our fundamental right to freedom of religi  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Daines Introduces Bill to Support Montana Moms, Help Prevent Stillbirths * U.S. SENATE - U.S. Senator Steve Daines introduced the bipartisan "SHINE for Autumn Act" to support mothers and reduce stillbirths by improving data reporting standards, developing guidelines, and raising awareness for families and health care providers. "Stillbirth is a tragedy faced by thousands of moms and families ever  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Daines Meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu * Attends Ceremony Unveiling Pilgrim's Road U.S. SENATE - U.S. Senator Steve Daines met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Tel Aviv. He also attended the unveiling ceremony of the "Pilgrim's Road" at the City of David National Park with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. "It was an honor and privilege to travel to Isra  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Daines on Fox News: "Charlie Kirk was a Martyr. Martyrs Create Movements." * U.S. SENATE - U.S. Senator Steve Daines joined Brian Kilmeade on Fox News' One Nation on Sunday evening. They discussed the impact that Charlie Kirk had on the nation as well as foreign policy developments in China and South America. Watch their full exchange HERE. Daines on the legacy of Charlie Kirk: This was one o  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Daines Reacts to President Trump's Visit to the U.K. on Newsmax * Applauds New Technology Prosperity Deal U.S. SENATE - U.S. Senator Steve Daines today joined Newsmax's National Report to discuss President Trump's visit to the United Kingdom and react to the new Technology Prosperity Deal signed by President Trump and Prime Minister Starmer this morning. Watch the full interview HERE. Daines   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * DHS Debunks Washington Post's False Reporting about Camp East Montana at Fort Bliss * WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today set the record straight about the Washington Post's false and misleading report on the Camp East Montana detention facility at Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas. "As our brave ICE law enforcement is facing a more than 1000% increase in assa  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service is conducting five-year status reviews for 14 plant and six animal species in the Mountain-Prairie Region. This review is required by the Endangered Species Act and is intended to assess each species' status based on the best scientific and commercial data available. The listed species are from the states of Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana,  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Tim Sheehy, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Following Montana Delegation Letter, USITC to Continue Investigation of Russia's Predatory Palladium Trade The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to continue investigations of imports of unwrought palladium from Russia. The USITC determined there is reasonable indication that the U.S. mining industry is injured by these imports that are allegedly sold in the United States at less th  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Daines Op-Ed in the Daily Caller: A Roadmap for the U.S.-Israel Alliance * U.S. SENATE - U.S. Senator Steve Daines wrote an opinion piece about the future of the U.S.-Israel relationship that was published in the Daily Caller. Read highlights below. SEN STEVE DAINES: A Roadmap For The U.S.-Israel Alliance Senator Steve Daines The Daily Caller September 16 th, 2025 I travelled to Is  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Sept. 16 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Nevada posted the following news release on Sept. 15, 2025: * * * Jury Convicts Montana Man Of Murder-For-Hire Conspiracy, Tampering With A Witness By Killing, Stalking Resulting In Death, And Firearm And Drug Charges RENO - A federal jury convicted a Missoula, Montana, man on September 12, 2025, for killing two people, and firearm and marijuana trafficking charges. "Last week's verdict underscores our commitm  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- The Montana Chapter of The Wildlife Society (MTTWS) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture expressing strong opposition to the proposed rescission of the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. The letter emphasizes the critical role that the Roadless Rule plays in conserving vital habitats across the state and safeguarding wildlife populations, particularly in the context of ongoing environmental changes. MTTWS highlights the effectiveness   more

HELENA, Montana, Sept. 17 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * Montana Democratic Party Statement on Vice Chair Resignation * Wednesday, September 17, 2025 CONTACT press@montanademocrats.org Helena, MT - The Montana Democratic Party Chair, Shannon O'Brien, released the following statement regarding the resignation of Vice Chair Max Johansen from the Montana Democratic Party Executive Board: " This morning, I accepted the resignation of Max Johanse  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- The Montana Logging Association Northwest Region Representative Tim McEntire submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Forest Service in strong support of the proposed rescission of the 2001 Roadless Rule. The letter argued that the rule's "one-size-fits-all" restriction has prevented active forest management across nearly one-third of National Forest System lands. According to the writer, the rule's restrictions on road construction and forest management access acro  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Crockett Demands Transparency on Conditions in ICE Detention Facilities * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (TX-30) sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem raising urgent concerns about barriers to legal access for individuals detained at the Camp East Montana detention facility in Fort Bliss, Texas. Rep. Crockett recently conduct  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- The Stewards of the Swan Valley (SOSV) issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service, expressing strong opposition to the proposed rescission of the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. According to the organization, the proposed rollback is not only misguided but threatens both the environment and local economies reliant on outdoor recreation and tourism. The SOSV, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the natural and  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Ryan Zinke, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Zinke Office Schedules Mobile Office Hours Across Western Montana * Kalispell, MT. - Today, The Office of Congressman Ryan Zinke announced fall dates for in-person mobile office hours in rural areas of Montana's First Congressional District to assist constituents with a variety of government related issues. Mobile office hours are open to Montanans needing assistance from Zinke's staff on issues wi  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Ryan Zinke, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Zinke Passes Funding Bill to Avoid Government Shutdown * Washington, D.C. - Today, Western Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke issued the following statement after voting for a short-term Continuing Resolution (CR), which would extend the government funding deadline to November 21st: "I voted for today's 51-day continuing resolution because it gives Congress a set amount of time to tackle the remaining   more