WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee issued the following news release: During the recent state work period, voters in key Senate battlegrounds were reading and watching a wave of coverage highlighting how Senate Democrats are fighting to address working families' most pressing priorities - like lowering health care costs, rebuilding their state's infrastructure, and expanding access to broadband internet. See for yourself: MT - Missoulian: Federal money going t  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 31 -- Emory University issued the following news release: An Emory University registry that tracks out-of-hospital cardiac arrests nationwide is expanding into eight largely rural states thanks to new grant funding from The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust. Emory's nationally distinguished Cardiac Arrest Registry to Enhance Survival (CARES) will use the three-year, $899,215 grant to improve cardiac arrest response and survivability in Iowa, Minnesota, Mont  more

HELENA, Montana, Aug. 30 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release on Aug. 29, 2023: Governor Greg Gianforte today announced two appointees to the Community School Choice Commission. Cathy Kincheloe of Whitefish and Trish Schreiber of Helmville will serve four-year terms on the commission. Appointed by the governor, Kincheloe brings over 20 years of experience with public charter school organizations to the commission, first as a teacher, and then in leadership roles  more

HELENA, Montana, Sept. 1 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release on Aug. 31, 2023: In partnership with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, Governor Greg Gianforte today proclaimed September as "Bear Aware" Month in Montana. The governor's proclamation can be viewed here and below. WHEREAS, grizzly bears are the state mammal of Montana and an iconic American species; and WHEREAS, grizzly bear recovery in the Greater Yellowstone and Northern Continental Divide ecosyste  more

HELENA, Montana, Aug. 30 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release on Aug. 29, 2023: Joining ten governors, Governor Greg Gianforte today urged Congress to address the nationwide shortage of prescription drugs. In a letter to congressional leaders, the governors raised concern with the increased frequency and severity of prescription drug shortages and the lack of federal action to address it. "As an elected member of Congress, we know that you take the health of yo  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 2 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release: * * * World Premieres Singles From Maneskin and Timbaland ft. Nelly Furtado & Justin Timberlake * * * iHeartMedia recently celebrated new music and artists with World Premiere debuts and a new 'On The Verge' artist. This week, iHeartMedia named Tim Montana the latest 'On The Verge' Rock artist with his single, "Devil You Know." iHeartMedia's 'On The Verge' program helps build awareness for up-and-coming artists through its r  more

CHEYENNE, Wyoming, Aug. 29 -- Laramie County Community College issued the following news: The Laramie County Community College Ag & Equine Pathway was selected as the Region I winner of the National Association of Agricultural Educators (NAAE), Outstanding Postsecondary Agriculture Program Award. Region 1 includes Washington, Oregon, California, Idaho, Nevada, Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Arizona, Alaska and Hawaii. NAAE places high value on continuing education in agriculture. The Outstanding Pos  more

HELENA, Montana, Sept. 2 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: In a packed room at the Belgrade Community Library on Thursday night, Senate Minority Leader Pat Flowers (D-Belgrade) and House Appropriations Vice Chair Mary Caferro (D-Helena) hosted the second Legislative Listening Tour. The event's moderator, Ally Ball, a disability rights activist from Belgrade, kicked things off by introducing the speakers and welcoming community members. Ball spoke about HB 233,   more

HELENA, Montana, Aug. 29 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: Republicans are facing their worst nightmare in Montana, where they appear to be hurtling towards a "brutal," contentious primary in the U.S. Senate race. Read the latest on the brewing GOP primary showdown that is throwing off the NRSC's "carefully constructed plans" in Montana: Washington Examiner: Republicans suddenly face messy primaries ahead of 2024 bid to retake Senate By Samantha-Jo Roth Augus  more

BOZEMAN, Montana, Sept. 1 (TNSres) -- Montana State University issued the following news release: A Montana State University geographer and climate scientist has been featured recently in national and international news reports about this summer's extreme heat in parts of the U.S. and elsewhere in the world. Most recently, on Aug. 27, Cascade Tuholske, assistant professor in MSU's Department of Earth Sciences in the College of Letters and Science, was quoted by the BBC in its piece, "China's s  more

BOZEMAN, Montana, Aug. 30 (TNSres) -- Montana State University issued the following news release: The Bridger Foothills fire in 2020 burned around 8,000 acres along the south end of the Bridger Mountains, including more than 30 homes. Several residential neighborhoods were less than 2 miles from the wildfire. Since an ember can travel up to 4 miles ahead of an active wildfire front, those neighborhoods were well within range. That reality, along with drought in the American West, was the focus  more

BOZEMAN, Montana, Sept. 1 -- Montana State University issued the following news release: The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Montana State University will host a presentation on the "Statewide Fisheries Management Plan for Montana" for a Friday Forum on Sept. 15. The virtual event will take place from noon to 1:30 p.m. and is free and open to the public. Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks has released its updated draft Statewide Fisheries Management Plan, which provides management di  more

MISSOULA, Montana, Aug. 31 -- The University of Montana issued the following news release: The University of Montana Skaggs School of Pharmacy recently was awarded over $2.4 million in grant funding by the Health Resources and Service Administration. The award will help Montana's only pharmacy school recruit and support Indigenous pharmacy students through the University's Native American Center of Excellence. NACOE, a HRSA-funded grant program housed at UM, aims to grow the number of Native A  more

MISSOULA, Montana, Aug. 30 (TNSres) -- The University of Montana issued the following news release: Researchers at the University of Montana and their partners are nearing human trials for vaccines to prevent fentanyl and heroin drug overdoses. The vaccines would protect people struggling with drug addiction or those at risk of accidental overdose. According to the National Institutes of Health, more than 106,000 U.S. drug overdose deaths were reported in 2021. Of those, 71,000 can be attribut  more