WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary on Sept. 8, 2026: * * * It's Time for Montana to Move to a Flat Income Tax Jack Baum Montana lawmakers will have an opportunity in 2027 to build on years of successful tax reform by taking the next step toward a more competitive tax code: adopting a flat 4.7% individual income tax. Since Governor Greg Gianforte took office, Montana has made significant progress reducing the income tax burden on families and bus  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary on Sept. 9, 2026: * * * ATR Supports the Alzheimer's Screening and Prevention Act Isabelle Marchese Today, Americans for Tax Reform sent a letter to members of Congress urging the progression and passage of the Alzheimer's Screening and Prevention (ASAP) Act. The Alzheimer's Screening and Prevention (ASAP) Act, introduced by Rep. Vern Buchanan (R-Fla.) and Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine), has bipartisan and bicame  more

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Sept. 8 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Bismarck to host Doc Talk on finding relief from joint pain * Event is free, but registration is required BISMARCK, N.D. - Experts from the Sanford Bismarck region will host a Doc Talk this month on common causes of shoulder and knee pain. Robert Canham, M.D., and Matthew Carpenter, M.D., orthopedic surgeons, will provide information on joint pain issues, arthritis and rota  more

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 9 (TNSLrpt) -- Employer Costs for Employee Compensation for the Regions June 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region * * * Private industry employer costs for employee compensation among the four regions of the country ranged from $41.85 per hour in the South to $54.76 in the Northeast in June 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. In the other two regions, hourly employer costs for employee compensation   more

POCATELLO, Idaho, Sept. 8 -- Idaho State University posted the following news: * * * Explore Art Inspired by Science in "The Health of the Nation" Exhibit and Reception * You're invited to experience a handful of works of art inspired by science. The Eli M. Oboler Library, along with Idaho INBRE, is currently hosting "The Health of the Nation," a collaborative art exhibition inspired by INBRE-funded research conducted by faculty in the University of Idaho's College of Science. The exhibit   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to repeal a final rule published in the Federal Register on December 2, 2024, partially approving and partially disapproving North Dakota's 2022 regional haze State Implementation Plan (SIP) submission for the second implementation period. As a result, the EPA is proposing to approve the portions of North Dakota's 2022 SIP submission for the second implementation period that were disapproved in the EPA's 2  more

HELENA, Montana, Sept. 8 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Gianforte Joins Mountain States Policy Center To Promote Flat Tax * Announces Flat. Fair. Montana. Initiative * September 08 2026 HELENA, Mont. - Governor Greg Gianforte today joined Mountain States Policy Center (MSPC) to announce the Flat. Fair. Montana. campaign, a statewide initiative to promote a flat income tax rate of 4.7 percent. Flat. Fair. Montana. is a project of MSPC,   more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Sept. 10 -- KnowledgeWorks issued the following article: * * * 9 Guardrails to Keep Learners Moving in Competency-based Learning By: Robin Kanaan, Laura Hilger Topics: Student-centered Learning KEY TAKEAWAYS: * Competency-based education requires intentional guardrails -- like co-constructed learning plans and progress monitoring -- to balance student flexibility with accountability and ensure steady progress toward graduation * Strong systems such as advisory models, em  more

BOZEMAN, Montana, Sept. 9 -- Montana State University issued the following news: * * * Montana State announces 11th class of Hilleman Scholars * BOZEMAN -Growing up on a ranch teaches you to work hard, said Gracie Phipps. She helps raise yearlings and manage a flock of about 800 sheep on her family's ranch in Jordan, the seat of Garfield County and home to fewer than 500 residents. Raising livestock means providing 24/7 care -tracking feed, weighing sheep and braving 40-below temperatures d  more

BOZEMAN, Montana, Sept. 9 -- Montana State University issued the following news: * * * MSU to host conversation on AI with former U.S. Sen. Max Baucus and author Alvin Wang Graylin * BOZEMAN -Montana State University will host former U.S. senator and ambassador to China Max Baucus and artificial intelligence expert Alvin Wang Graylin for "Our Next Reality: A Fireside Conversation on AI." The 90-minute event will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, in Room 165 of MSU's Norm Asbjornson Hall.   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 9 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * NMMA Strengthens Lawmaker Engagement at Montana Governor's Cup * This summer, NMMA strengthened relationships with Montana policymakers through its engagement in the 2026 Montana Governor's Cup Golf Tournament and Reception, hosted by the Montana Chamber of Commerce. The event advanced the industry's advocacy priorities ahead of the 2027 legislative sessio  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- No Labels, a political organization that advocates for centrism and bipartisanship, issued the following commentary on Sept. 9, 2026: * * * What's Really at Stake in the U.S.-Canada Trade War Austin Milks Canada's new counter-tariffs are set to hit hundreds of American products. Here's what crosses the border, what's being taxed, and which states could feel it most. On September 8, tariffs of up to 50% will take effect on more than 700 American products entering Cana  more

BOZEMAN, Montana, Sept. 9 -- Montana State University issued the following news: * * * Registration is open for fall community classes with Montana State Academic Outreach * BOZEMAN -Montana State University Academic Outreach is offering a variety of in-person and online courses open to community members this fall, ranging from relief sculpture-making to grant writing. The courses are taught by current and former faculty, staff and alumni from MSU and cost a minimum of $15. For more inform  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 9 (TNSrpt) -- The Trust for Public Land issued the following news release: * * * States Are Leading the Way in Conservation and Outdoor Access, New Trust for Public Land Report Finds New Report: America's Public Lands Leaders highlights 11 states developing innovative approaches to expand outdoor access, strengthen outdoor economies, improve health and climate resilience, and advance partnerships with Tribes. - SAN FRANCISCO, CA -- States across the country  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 [Category: Environment] -- The Wilderness Society posted the following news release: * * * The Wilderness Society in the news * From national headlines to local reporting, discover how The Wilderness Society is shaping conversations about conservation and public lands. Browse recent news coverage, expert commentary and stories highlighting our work to protect wild places, defend the freedom to experience the outdoors and ensure public lands endure for future generations.   more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 10 -- The University of Utah Health issued the following news release: * * * University of Utah Health Marks 25 Years of Raising the Standard for Trauma Care For more than 25 years, when a crash, fall, or other catastrophic injury has pushed a patient to the edge of survival, teams at University of Utah Health have been ready. This year, U of U Health marks a quarter-century as Utah's first nationally verified Level I Trauma Center--and 25 years of transforming ca  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Rep. Ryan Zinke, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Zinke Announces Introduction of the A River Runs Through It Act * Missoula, MT - Today, Western Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke announced the introduction of the A River Runs Through It Act (ARRTI), a locally developed public lands package bringing together more than two decades of work by communities throughout the Blackfoot and Clearwater Valleys. Zinke announced the legislation at Smoke Elzer Barn i  more