HELENA, Montana, Feb. 19 -- Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen issued the following news release: Attorney General Austin Knudsen has opened an investigation into potential violations of Montana's Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Act in connection with GoFundMe's redirection of funds from the Canadian Freedom Convoy earlier this month. After $10 million was raised on the GoFundMe crowd fundraising platform to support the protestors and $1 million was distributed to the peace  more

HELENA, Montana, Feb. 15 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: The MT GOP has spent the last year publicly bashing the Montana Constitution, threatening to throw it out, and advancing legislation that clearly contradicts the rights it protects. Here are some low points: * In a taped radio interview this summer, Rep. Derek Skees said, "You've heard me say repeatedly: I think the Montana Constitution is horrible. It needs to be thrown out and redone." * In November  more

HELENA, Montana, Feb. 16 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 15, 2022: Montana Senator Steve Daines refused to show up to a critical vote to advance Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's confirmation to another term leading the U.S. Central Bank, as well as four other Federal Reserve nominees, in a coordinated effort among the Republicans on the Senate Banking Committee to block Montana's economic recovery. The absence of Senator Daines and the other Rep  more

HELENA, Montana, Feb. 16 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Gianforte today announced a $6 million investment to develop Montana's workforce and equip hardworking Montanans with in-demand skills. "As our economy grows, so are opportunities to work in a good-paying job right here in Montana," Governor Gianforte said. "By making smart, targeted investments in rapid training programs, we can equip hardworking Montanans with the skills they need to   more

HELENA, Montana, Feb. 15 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release on Feb. 14 2022: Earlier this month, Gov. Gianforte proclaimed February 2022 Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month in Montana to recognize the role of Career and Technical Education in empowering students with the skills needed for career readiness and providing a highly-skilled, highly-qualified workforce for Montana. Promoting trades education and apprenticeship opportunities to empower Montana  more

HELENA, Montana, Feb. 17 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release on Feb. 16 2022: Together with Alberta Premier Jason Kenney, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe, and 15 other governors, Governor Greg Gianforte today called on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and President Joe Biden to immediately reinstate the vaccine and quarantine exemptions available to cross border truck drivers. "We understand the vital importance of vaccines in the fight against COVID-19 and contin  more

BOZEMAN, Montana, Feb. 15 (TNSOps) -- Montana State University issued the following news release on Feb. 14, 2022: In honor of Black History Month, the Black Student Union at Montana State University will host a film screening of "Black Art: In the Absence of Light" on Thursday, Feb. 24. A panel discussion about Black equity in the arts will follow. The free event will be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m. in the Hagar Auditorium at the Museum of the Rockies. No RSPVs are required; face masks are recomm  more

BOZEMAN, Montana, Feb. 19 (TNSEco) -- Montana State University issued the following news release: By Marshall Swearingen While newly renovated Romney Hall is providing much-needed classroom space and student services at a growing Montana State University, the century-old structure's upgrade also marks progress by demonstrating that even the oldest buildings on campus can achieve high energy efficiency as part of an ambitious strategy to reduce operating costs and carbon emissions. Originally   more

BOZEMAN, Montana, Feb. 19 (TNSRes) -- Montana State University issued the following news release: A Montana State University researcher studying African wild dogs authored an article for The Conversation this week about the carnivores' behavior in the face of human development. Scott Creel, a professor in the Department of Ecology in the College of Letters and Science, studies the behavior, ecology and conservation of large mammals. He works with species in diverse landscapes but with an empha  more

BOZEMAN, Montana, Feb. 16 (TNSOps) -- Montana State University issued the following news release: Kara Johnson, a doctoral candidate in statistics in Montana State University's Department of Mathematical Sciences in the College of Letters and Science will present the next Kopriva Science Seminar at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 24, in the Procrastinator Theater in the Strand Union Building. Johnson will discuss "Promoting Health Behaviors Through Social Influence on Social Networks." The lecture is  more