HELENA, Montana, Nov. 11 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release on Nov. 10, 2023: Ahead of Veterans Day, Governor Greg Gianforte today announced the recipients of the 2023 Montana Governor's Veteran Commendation. "While we can never fully repay them, we can say thank you to our veterans who served our country in uniform and continue to serve their communities - that's what the Montana Governor's Veteran Commendation is all about," Gov. Gianforte said. "I look forw  more

HELENA, Montana, Nov. 11 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release on Nov. 9, 2023: As Veterans Week continues, Governor Greg Gianforte today promoted a new law to boost property tax relief for disabled veterans and surviving military spouses. "We owe our veterans and their families an eternal debt of gratitude," Gov. Gianforte said. "We owe the freedoms we enjoy today to our veterans, and the least we could do is boost this successful program to provide property tax  more

BOZEMAN, Montana, Nov. 11 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release on Nov. 9, 2023: During a ceremony at the American Legion in Bozeman, Governor Greg Gianforte yesterday joined veterans and their families to recognize the final three recipients of the 2022 Montana Governor's Veteran Commendation. "Veterans are the heart and soul of our Montana communities. It's my honor to meet them where they live and work, and recognize those nominated by their peers for their se  more

HELENA, Montana, Nov. 8 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release on Nov. 6, 2023: Governor Greg Gianforte today proclaimed November as Veterans and Military Families Month and November 5-11 as Veterans Week in Montana. The governor's proclamation can be viewed here (https://gov.mt.gov/Documents/GovernorsOffice/Proclamations/View?doc=PROC_231105_military_families.pdf) and below. WHEREAS, Montana is proud to be home to one of the highest per capita populations of vet  more

HELENA, Montana, Nov. 8 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release on Nov. 6, 2023: Joined by veterans and their families at the State Capitol, Governor Greg Gianforte today recognized four recipients of the 2022 Montana Governor's Veteran Commendation for their service to the nation and Montana communities. "We owe our veterans an eternal debt of gratitude for answering our nation's call to service," Gov. Gianforte said. "These veterans extended their service beyond   more

HELENA, Montana, Nov. 8 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release on Nov. 7, 2023: Governor Greg Gianforte today announced Montana has submitted an application to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for funding to build a sixth cottage at the Southwest Montana Veterans Home (SWMVH) in Butte. "We're committed to ensuring Montana veterans receive the resources they need following their selfless service to our nation," Gov. Gianforte said. "With the state's $2   more

HELENA, Montana, Nov. 10 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: Desperate to claim an accomplishment from his failed time as governor, Greg Gianforte found himself playing defense as KTVQ's news anchor grilled him about spiking property taxes under his administration. KTVQ's anchor pointed out that sky-high property taxes are forcing Montanans to choose between home ownership and funding public safety services. In 1994, Montana property owners paid 38 percent of pro  more

HELENA, Montana, Nov. 7 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: One year out from Election Day, Montana Republicans continue to brace for a bruising, expensive U.S. Senate primary that is sure to weaken whichever flawed candidate emerges from their intraparty fight. Ultra-wealthy transplant Tim Sheehy's rocky start to his campaign has been marked by ethics questions, gaffes, and brutal headlines about his toxic positions that are out of step with Montana. Meanwhile,   more

BOZEMAN, Montana, Nov. 10 -- Montana State University issued the following news release: High school students in five rural Montana communities will have the opportunity to attend a weeklong camp this summer focused on developing geospatial skills. The camp is being made possible thanks to an $85,000 grant awarded to Montana State University from the Air Force Office of Scientific Research and will require collaboration with a partner organization in each of the five communities. The offering   more

BOZEMAN, Montana, Nov. 10 (TNSres) -- Montana State University issued the following news release on Nov. 9, 2023: While hiking through remote sagebrush habitats in eastern California during his doctoral studies, Will Wetzel wondered why some plants he saw showed extensive insect damage, while other members of the same species were left untouched. Was this related to what insects preferred to eat, or was there something about those plants that made them more appealing? What was causing the insec  more