CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, March 12 -- General Electric, a manufacturer of appliances, lighting, power systems and other products, issued the following news release on March 11, 2024: * * * * The 50/50 Joint Venture, Named AirJoule, LLC, will exclusively manufacture and supply air conditioning and atmospheric water harvesting products in the Americas, Africa, and Australia * AirJoule will combine GE Vernova's proprietary sorbent materials and coating process with Montana's patented process an  more

BOISE, Idaho, March 12 -- Idaho Attorney General Raul R. Labrador issued the following news release on March 11, 2024: Attorney General Raul Labrador today announced that Idaho has signed onto an amicus brief spearheaded by Virginia Attorney General Miyares, joined by 17 other states, supporting Montana's legislation that would prohibit the app in the state unless it separates from its parent Chinese company, ByteDance. Montana's legislation is nearly identical to the federal legislation that   more

HELENA, Montana, March 12 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following statement on March 11, 2024: * * * The Montana Democratic Party released the following statement on the last day for candidates to file for office in Montana: "There are several consequential races up and down the ballot in 2024 and the Montana Democratic Party couldn't be more enthusiastic about our candidates. Running for public office requires a tremendous amount of energy, time, and resources and we are gratefu  more

HELENA, Montana, March 12 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release on March 11, 2024: Governor Greg Gianforte today celebrated a recent report that highlighted the progress of his Red Tape Relief Initiative, which has repealed or amended 1,861 regulations, or nearly one-fifth of all regulations since he office. "When I took office, I promised Montanans we would cut red tape, make government more efficient and responsive, and create new opportunities," Gov. Gianforte  more

HELENA, Montana, March 13 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release on March 12, 2024: Governor Greg Gianforte today cut the ribbon on the expansion of 360 Electric in Missoula and celebrated the company's growing investment in Montana's economy. "Montana's economy is growing and companies like 360 Electric are not only creating good-paying jobs, but also equipping the next generation with in-demand skills through apprenticeships," Gov. Gianforte said. "With our pro-  more

HELENA, Montana, March 15 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release on March 14, 2024: Governor Greg Gianforte on Tuesday recognized Seaman Richard Hardy with the 2023 Montana Governor's Veteran Commendation Award in Hamilton. "It's an honor to pay tribute to our nation's heroes and their families who have made immense sacrifices to safeguard our way of life and protect our freedoms," Gov. Gianforte said. "The least we could do is recognize the unwavering commitment   more

HELENA, Montana, March 16 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: Report cards have gone out and Superintendent of Public Instruction Elsie Arntzen is flunking out - at least that's what both Republicans and Democrats from the Education Interim Budget Committee (EDIC) are saying. Montana legislators from the EDIC penned a letter this week expressing concern over OPI's implementation of several laws enacted during the 2023 legislative session, as well as Arntzen's unw  more

HELENA, Montana, March 14 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) released new information this week reporting a staggering 35,797 children had their healthcare coverage terminated in the last year. This follows persistent demands from Democratic lawmakers to the DPHHS to release more details on the 127,214 Montanans who have lost their health insurance under Montana Medicaid and Healthy Montana Kids   more

HELENA, Montana, March 15 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: Senator Shane Morigeau, (D-Missoula), Senate Democratic Whip Susan Webber, (D-Browning) Senator Mary Ann Dunwell, (D-East Helena), Senate Democratic Leader Pat Flowers (D-Belgrade) and Appropriations Vice Chair Mary Caferro (D-Helena) will make stops in Northwestern Montana this month as the Legislative Listening tour continues across the state. These face-to-face sessions allow legislators to hear the  more

HELENA, Montana, March 12 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: Ahead of the Montana candidate filing deadline, Transplant Tim Sheehy is being slammed by his Republican primary opponents. New reporting from the Daily Inter Lake revealed the deep chasm among Republicans who resent the "heavy tactics of Mitch McConnel [sic] and Steve Daines" - they have serious concerns about consolidating around Sheehy after the NRSC's aggressive maneuvering. The reporting also poin  more

HELENA, Montana, March 13 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release on March 12, 2024: Today, the Washington Post reported on Transplant Tim Sheehy's carpetbagging vulnerabilities - and how his status as an ultrawealthy out-of-stater who recently moved to Montana is top of mind for Montanans. Sheehy is most Montanans' worst nightmare - he is "one of the wealthy out-of-staters moving to Montana, creating congestion and driving up property costs." Sheehy moved to Montana   more

HELENA, Montana, March 14 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: Tim Sheehy has stayed silent as Senate Republicans blockedlegislation to protect fertility treatment for veterans and service members. This is not the first time that Sheehy has refused to support federal IVF protections. Sheehy's refusal to support federal legislation proves that he will side with his endorsers, like Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America (SBA), who are staunchly opposed to nationwide fe  more

BILLINGS, Montana, March 15 -- Montana State University-Billings issued the following news: By Shiloh Skillen-Robison, MARCOM ops manager of University Communications & Marketing The Montana State University Billings Outdoor Adventure Leadership Program will host the Women's Adventure Film Tour on March 21 at 7 pm at the Art House Cinema & Pub in downtown Billings. The event is open to the public and tickets are available to purchase online. Now in its eighth season, the Women's Adventure Fil  more

BILLINGS, Montana, March 13 -- Montana State University-Billings issued the following news: The biannual Craig Wilson Symposium will return to Montana State University Billings on March 22-23, 2024. The event is open to the public. Named for Craig Wilson, Ph.D., a political science faculty member who instructed at MSU Billings from 1980 to 2014, the Symposium addresses a different political theme every other year during the spring semester and utilizes the perspectives of academics, practition  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, March 13 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news on March 12, 2024: This week, Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti announced that Tennessee joined a 19-state coalition filing an amicus brief supporting Montana's legislation that would prohibit the app in the state unless it separates from its parent Chinese company ByteDance. "I'm glad to support Montana's right to protect its consumers and our national security," General Skrmett  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, March 16 -- Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes issued the following news: Attorney General Sean D. Reyes joined an amicus brief, led by the State of Virginia, in Alario v. TikTok. The case, which is pending at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, involves a challenge to the State of Montana's recently enacted law, SB 419, which prohibits TikTok from being downloaded within its borders. The Montana law provides that the prohibition will cease to apply if TikTok  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, March 14 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news: On March 12, Sharon Dunwoody Science Journalist in Residence Kallie Moore visited the University of Wisconsin Geology Museum, where she toured exhibits and got up close with the museum's many rocks, minerals and fossils held in collections off display. The museum contains over 150,000 geological and paleontological specimens. Moore is a professional paleontologist who manages the University of  more