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ALEC: State regulations drive up electricity prices

(The Center Square) – Electricity prices and other measures of consumer energy affordability are highest in states with the most extensive policy mandates, compliance requirements, and the most rigid regulatory structures, according to a report released Wednesday. The American Legislative Exchange Council, a nonprofit organization whose members draft and promote model

Customs to return $120 billion in tariffs to importers in first phase

(The Center Square) – The federal government is preparing to return an estimated $166 billion in tariff revenue after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump's sweeping import taxes. As Customs and Border Protection develops a new system to process the massive payouts, the decision has

Republicans prep for second 'big, beautiful bill' to fund ICE, Iran conflict

(The Center Square) – In a hyper-partisan Congress that’s facing midterm elections, Republicans in both chambers have united on a plan to pass a second budget reconciliation bill before the balance of power potentially changes. Their previous reconciliation bill, the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” focused primarily on President Donald

Lawmakers discuss deficit-to-GDP target as ‘starting point’ for fiscal sustainability

(The Center Square) – U.S. House lawmakers Thursday discussed a proposed framework for reducing federal deficits and slowing the growth of the national debt. The federal debt surpassed $39 trillion on March 17 and continues to climb. Over the past year, it has grown by an average of more than

Student government calls on MSU to address the financial difficulties of graduate students

The Associated Students of MSU (ASMSU) passed a resolution on March 5 calling on MSU administration to address graduate students’ financial difficulties. The resolution, sponsored by At-Large Senator Gavin Thorson, states that MSU’s graduate assistants (GAs) receive inadequate stipends and struggle with food insecurity and the cost of

West Side Houses to be demolished, new housing in early planning stages

West Side Houses to be demolished, new housing in early planning stages

MSU is planning to construct a new residence hall where the West Side Houses currently stand. The new building will be for upper-division undergraduate and single graduate students. While still in the early planning stages, the hall is set to accommodate approximately 250 to 300 students as well as

Lesley Robinson: Montana agriculture needs workforce solutions and it needs them now

Montana agriculture depends on a reliable workforce to remain productive, competitive, and sustainable. Yet, across our state, ranchers and farmers are facing an escalating labor shortage that threatens daily operations and long-term viability. This challenge is no longer anecdotal or isolated, it is systemic, and it demands immediate attention.