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Efforts to overhaul Montana’s child care industry taking shape, sparking mixed reactions

Coming out of the 2025 Legislature, where child care shortages were framed as one of the most pressing issues facing Montana families, the state government hung its hat on a complicated albeit innovative solution to bolster the beleaguered industry. But the fix — investing a pot of money from which interest

Low illegal border crossings continued in February

Monthly apprehensions at 33 year low

Bill renaming highway for Charlie Kirk faces uncertainty

(The Center Square) - The Arizona Legislature this week passed a bill renaming a major Arizona highway after conservative leader Charlie Kirk. Senate Bill 1010 renames Loop 202 as the "Charlie Kirk Loop 202." Senate President Warren Petersen, R-Gilbert, who is SB 1010’s sponsor, said, “Loop 202

Poll: More than a third of American voters don't trust U.S. power grid

Poll: More than a third of American voters don't trust U.S. power grid

(The Center Square) - Slightly more than half of American voters say they at least "somewhat trust" the American power grid, according to a new poll. The Center Square Voters’ Voice Poll found that 55% of American voters said they completely or somewhat trust the American power grid. When

In one year, U.S. military conduct tens of thousands of missions at southwest border

(The Center Square) – In one year, U.S. military conducted tens of thousands of detection, monitoring and security site missions at the southwest border. More than 20,000 service members have served at the southwest border over the last year through Joint Task Force Southern Border (JTF-SB). The operation

Federal bill could help Montana passenger rail move forward

The vision for passenger rail through southern Montana is moving forward as the Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority pushes for federal support in completing a detailed plan for the new transit service. The rail authority, chaired by Missoula County Commissioner Dave Strohmaier, is partnering with Sen. Tim Sheehy on a

Japan PM placates Trump on Iran, but faces Pearl Harbor surprise

Japan PM placates Trump on Iran, but faces Pearl Harbor surprise

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi sailed smoothly past a potential clash with Donald Trump over Iran on Thursday, though the US president whipped up a bit of a storm about Pearl Harbor. Days after lashing out at US allies including Japan for failing to heed his calls to help reopen