WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- The Democratic Governors Association issued the following news: After voters across the country rejected Republicans' extreme attacks on reproductive freedom last year, the Republican Governors Association said it plans to "encourage GOP candidates to engage on this issue" in 2024. All this week, the Democratic Governors Association is offering a preview of what it could look like if Republican gubernatorial candidates heed this advice and lean into their extreme and dee  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee issued the following news release on Jan. 8, 2024: Today the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) is announcing a new eight figure investment commitment to fund on the ground organizing staff in Montana and Ohio. This is the DSCC's initial investment in direct voter contact programs and organizing staff, and additional states and funding will be announced as the cycle continues. The DSCC previously announced funding  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee issued the following news release: This week, the DSCC announced an eight figure investment to hire on the ground staff in Montana & Ohio. * DSCC Chair Sen. Gary Peters appeared on MSNBC's Morning Joe and SiriusXM's The Laura Coates Show to discuss the DSCC's investments and work to defend Democrats' Senate majority: "You can't just build a ground operation in a matter of weeks. It takes months, requires getting on the ground,  more

HELENA, Montana, Jan. 12 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release on Jan. 10, 2024: Governor Greg Gianforte today announced his appointment of Paul Green to lead the Montana Department of Commerce as its director. "As a veteran with a background in business and economic development and strong leadership skills, Paul has my full confidence, and he will make an outstanding director for the Department of Commerce," Gov. Gianforte said. "Paul shares my vision to make o  more

HELENA, Montana, Jan. 10 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release on Jan. 8, 2024: During a ceremony at the State Capitol, Governor Greg Gianforte today celebrated the winners of his second annual Youth Hunting Story Contest alongside their families and the contest's prize partners. "Our hunting heritage is an important part of what makes Montana, Montana. Thanks to our youth hunters, we're preserving it," Gov. Gianforte said. "Selecting the winners of our second an  more

HELENA, Montana, Jan. 12 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release on Jan. 11, 2024: Governor Greg Gianforte today launched a property tax task force to provide recommendations to reform the property tax system and reduce the burden on property taxpayers. "Property taxes are too high. Our $1,350 property tax rebate helped Montana homeowners last year and will help them again this year," Gov. Gianforte said. "We, however, need thoughtful, deliberate, long-term reforms  more

GLENDIVE, Montana, Jan. 12 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release on Jan. 10, 2024: Governor Greg Gianforte today welcomed Brixtel Defense to Montana, celebrating the global defense company's $125 million investment in Dawson County. "Montana is proudly home to over 150 innovative firearms and ammunitions businesses - the highest per capita in the country," Gov. Gianforte said. "We're thrilled to welcome Brixtel Defense to Big Sky Country, and appreciate the ammun  more

HELENA, Montana, Jan. 12 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release on Jan. 10, 2024: Governor Greg Gianforte and Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen today announced a record number of new businesses were created in Montana last year. At Copperline Smashburgers! in Helena, Sec. Jacobsen reported that Montanans registered more than 59,420 new businesses with her office in 2023, surpassing the previous record set in 2022 by more than 6,000 businesses. Sec. Jacobsen and   more

HELENA, Montana, Jan. 10 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release on Jan. 8, 2024: Governor Greg Gianforte and First Lady Susan Gianforte today announced their private purchase of the historic Samuel T. Hauser House, which they will donate to the State of Montana. The home will serve as their primary residence in Helena. "Susan and I are fortunate to have achieved the American dream, and with that, we believe we have an obligation to give back. To whom much is given  more

BOZEMAN, Montana, Jan. 9 (TNSres) -- Montana State University issued the following news release: Montana State University is hosting a first-of-its-kind Undergraduate Research Fair on Monday, Jan. 22, for students who are interested in learning more about how to participate in on-campus research opportunities. The event, which is hosted by the MSU Office of Research and Economic Development, is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Strand Union Building, Ballroom A. Faculty and graduate  more

BOZEMAN, Montana, Jan. 10 -- Montana State University issued the following news release: Nearly a dozen rural Montana communities have been selected to participate in the fourth annual Reimagining Rural virtual gathering set for three evenings this winter. Reimagining Rural is a free program offered through Montana State University Extension that invites small town residents to hear new ideas for rural community vitality. The Reimagining Rural virtual gathering includes three statewide session  more

HELENA, Montana, Jan. 13 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: Growing evidence suggests that the battle between out-of-staters Tim Sheehy and Matt Rosendale is nearly upon us. This week, both camps seemed to be preparing for the upcoming brawl. * * * SHEEHY WORRIES ABOUT BRUISING PRIMARY FIGHT Amid Sheehy's mounting fears of a bruising GOP primary fight with Matt Rosendale, he's begging outside groups to bail him out. As the Helena Independent Record reported, S  more

HELENA, Montana, Jan. 11 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: Multimillionaire Tim Sheehy has regaled voters with stories of building his company, Bridger Aerospace, "from scratch" without "freebies." However, reporting from the Daily Beast revealed that he conveniently forgot to mention that he was given at least $600,000 in startup money from his dad and brother. Not only did he leave out the large sum of money his family gave him, but he also omitted the fact t  more

HELENA, Montana, Jan. 10 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: Since transplant Tim Sheehy launched his campaign for Senate seven months ago, Montanans have learned about Sheehy's "wildly unpopular" toxic policy positions, and they don't like what they see. Read more about what Montanans think of Shady Sheehy: * Daily Inter Lake: Keep Public Lands in Public Hands * Bozeman Daily Chronicle: Another super-rich pawn from outside Montana * Daily Montanan: Sheehy's a  more

BOZEMAN, Montana, Jan. 9 (TNSres) -- Montana State University issued the following news release: A new season of "Working Wild University," a podcast co-hosted by Montana State University Extension wildlife specialist Jared Beaver, will premiere Jan. 9 and examine the past 50 years of endangered species conservation in the United States. The new season, titled "Imperiled," will include co-host Hallie Mahowald, chief programs officer for the nonprofit Western Landowners Alliance, field producer  more

BOZEMAN, Montana, Jan. 12 (TNSres) -- Montana State University issued the following news release: Four Montana State University alumni were quoted by Scientific American magazine in a Jan. 3 article about scientific experiments being planned during the upcoming North American total solar eclipse. Author Jonathan O'Callaghan described the April 8, 2024, event as "one of the rarest of heavenly delights," during which "the moon will pass in front of our star projecting a sun-devouring shadow acro  more

MISSOULA, Montana, Jan. 12 (TNSres) -- The University of Montana issued the following news release: Montanans have varying attitudes and beliefs about wolves and wolf management, and over time some of those feelings have shifted, according to a new survey conducted cooperatively by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks and the University of Montana. The survey was distributed three times - in 2012, 2017 and 2023 - tracking trends in how residents view wolves and wolf management. It provides insights   more