HELENA, Montana, Sept. 20 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release on Sept. 19, 2024: * * * Partnership with institutions of higher education will help fill critical workforce shortages * * * Governor Greg Gianforte today announced a $4 million investment to support startup costs for any Montana institution of higher education launching Physician Assistant (PA) and Occupational Therapy (OT) doctorate programs. As recommended by the Behavioral Health System for Fu  more

HELENA, Montana, Sept. 17 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release on Sept. 16, 2024: Governor Greg Gianforte issued two executive orders on Friday declaring disasters related to severe weather events in Miles City, Hamilton, and Stevensville. "Stevensville, Hamilton, and Miles City recently experienced severe weather and these executive orders authorize additional resources for these communities to address critical needs they are facing," Gov. Gianforte said. "The   more

HELENA, Montana, Sept. 19 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Gianforte recently requested a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretarial Disaster Declaration from Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack in response to significant damages in Big Horn, Rosebud, and Powder River counties caused by the Remington Fire. "The impacts on agriculture have been significant as over 95% of the total acres of all land burned within the described counties a  more

HELENA, Montana, Sept. 17 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release on Sept. 16, 2024: Along with the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC), Governor Greg Gianforte today announced a record-setting oil and gas lease sale on state trust lands, totaling $2.85 million in revenue. "We'll continue to ramp up American-made energy in Montana to make our state and nation energy independent and secure," Gov. Gianforte said. "All the while, we'll prio  more

HELENA, Montana, Sept. 19 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release on Sept. 18, 2024: Joining Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) Director Amanda Kaster, Governor Greg Gianforte today highlighted the impact of the state's investments in fuel reduction and fire suppression efforts this fire season. Through $60 million in funding secured when Gov. Gianforte signed House Bill 883 into law, the state is prepared now more than ever before to i  more

HELENA, Montana, Sept. 18 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2024: * * * Governors draw attention to "devasting financial impact" on western states Governor's Office * * * Governor Greg Gianforte today led a group of five western states in writing a letter to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) sounding the alarm about an unfair settlement reached that will have a devastating impact on athletic programs in smaller states. Recen  more

HELENA, Montana, Sept. 18 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * Tim Sheehy Stands With Them Sheehy has a history of refusing to back federal legislation to protect access to IVF treatment * * * Today, Senate Republicans blocked legislation that would have ensured all families could access IVF treatment. Tim Sheehy's record makes it clear that he would stand in lockstep with Mitch McConnell and refuse to protect Montana women's access to the care they need   more

HELENA, Montana, Sept. 20 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * Tim Sheehy ushered into a ritzy black car as he's whisked away from questions by a driver * * * While in Washington D.C. last night to raise money from lobbyists and Beltway insiders, Tim Sheehy dodged questions about his calls for the "pure privatization" of health care. In a new video, Sheehy is asked about his health care policy and his lies about his record, but he's ushered into a ritzy   more

HELENA, Montana, Sept. 17 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * Sheehy hides from his record by refusing to answer questions from Montanans or press about his lies about his biography and harmful policy positions * * * Since August, Tim Sheehy has refused to comment 22 times. Sheehy has refused to answer why he opposes Montanans' reproductive freedoms, why he lied about his military record by falsely claiming he parachuted into Glacier National Park, why h  more

HELENA, Montana, Sept. 18 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: If multimillionaire Tim Sheehy gets his way, 49 rural hospitals in Montana would be forced to close their doors. Sheehy called for the "pure privatization" of the U.S. health care system directly after criticizing federal subsidies for hospitals - a resource that is essential for rural Montana hospitals, which are not profitable due to the small size of their community, to keep their doors open. Sheehy  more

BILLINGS, Montana, Sept. 20 -- Montana State University-Billings Foundation issued the following news: The MSU Billings Foundation & Alumni is proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 Outstanding Alumni Awards, presented by Northwest Pipe. These distinguished alumni have demonstrated exceptional achievements in their professions, contributed to their communities, and advanced MSU Billings through their ongoing support and dedication. The honorees will be recognized at the annual Outstanding  more