FORT COLLINS, Colorado, Jan. 20 -- Colorado State University issued the following news release on Jan. 19, 2024: Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that Colorado State University's Center for Environmental Justice and Montana State University will lead a new regional environmental justice resource center. Funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the $10 million award will go to establishing and operating the Region 8 Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Techni  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 18 -- The Democratic Governors Association issued the following statement on Jan. 17, 2024: * * * DGA Deputy Communications Director Izzi Levy issued the following statement in response to Greg Gianforte announcing that he will run for a second term as governor of Montana: "After spending the last four years attacking Montanans' way of life, Gov. Gianforte is launching his reelection campaign less popular and less trusted by the people of his state. Between the housing crisis  more

HELENA, Montana, Jan. 20 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release on Jan. 18, 2024: Governor Greg Gianforte today announced the following appointments: Board of Regents * Dean Folkvord, Three Forks: A graduate of Montana State University and member of the MSU Leadership Institute National Advisory Board, Folkvord is the founder of Wheat Montana Farms and Bakery. His term will run through February 1, 2031. Grass Conservation Commission * Audra Ortega, Glasgow: Ort  more

HELENA, Montana, Jan. 13 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release on Jan. 12, 2024: After welcoming a manufacturer's $125 million investment in Montana, specifically Glendive, on Wednesday, Governor Greg Gianforte yesterday promoted the state's business climate and sustained job creation at the Montana Chamber of Commerce's Business Days at the Capitol. "By reforming our tax code and cutting back the thicket of red tape tying up job creators, we're helping Montana b  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 19 -- Bloomberg Law, a part of Bloomberg, issued the following news release: Bloomberg Law today announced multiple enhancements to Bloomberg Law Dockets, which delivers complete coverage of all federal courts, expansive coverage of state courts, rapid alerts, and powerful search technology. The latest enhancements provide users with both new content and new tools for court docket search, further expanding Bloomberg Law's existing suite of resources for litigators. Bl  more

HELENA, Montana, Jan. 18 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following statement on Jan. 17, 2024: * * * Montana Democratic Party Executive Director Sheila Hogan issued the following statement after Governor Greg Gianforte announced his reelection bid on Tuesday: "Governor Greg Gianforte has failed Montana. From his dangerous attacks on reproductive freedoms, to our public lands and healthcare for kids and rural communities, to his legacy of raising property taxes on homeowners - Monta  more

HELENA, Montana, Jan. 20 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release on Jan. 19, 2024: It was another miserable week for transplant Tim Sheehy and the NRSC as new reporting signaled that Maryland Matt Rosendale will enter the Senate race in the coming weeks - their biggest nightmare is on the precipice of coming true. The hits kept coming for Sheehy as he became the subject of a potential DOJ investigation and Montanans are reminded of his dangerous record on reproductive   more

HELENA, Montana, Jan. 19 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: Ultrawealthy Tim Sheehy could be the subject of a DOJ investigation after he appears to have omitted key details on his personal financial disclosure, per new reporting from The Hill. A complaint was filed with the DOJ against Sheehy after a review of his personal financial disclosure revealed he may have left out pertinent information about his finances and potential conflicts of interest. The complai  more

HELENA, Montana, Jan. 17 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: Montana outsider Tim Sheehy wants to transfer control of public lands to states and counties, which could make it easier to sell off Montana's cherished lands to ultrawealthy multimillionaires like him. Despite attempts to publicly hide his unpopular position, Montanans know the truth about Sheehy. Since Sheehy's comments came to light, Montanans have made their feelings known about his deplorable stanc  more

BOZEMAN, Montana, Jan. 17 (TNSres) -- Montana State University issued the following news release: Montana State University, the state's largest research entity and a designated Carnegie R1 institution, has received a $500,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to significantly expand its computational infrastructure for research. The grant was awarded to MSU's Research Cyberinfrastructure Core Facility, which manages the advanced information technology systems that support large resea  more

BOZEMAN, Montana, Jan. 19 -- Montana State University issued the following news release: A Montana State University student was featured recently on a website devoted to helping first-generation students succeed. An essay by Natalie DeMarco, who studies geology in MSU's College of Letters and Science, was featured on NASPA's Center for First Generation Student Success website. NASPA stands for National Association of Student Personnel Administrators. DeMarco's essay, "The Story Behind Being a  more

BOZEMAN, Montana, Jan. 20 -- Montana State University issued the following news release: At a Jan. 19 event on campus, officials from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that Montana State University will receive at least $10 million to establish a regional partnership to help communities and tribal nations in six states address environment- and energy-related priorities. Funded by the EPA's Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Centers Program, the MSU  more

BILLINGS, Montana, Jan. 17 -- Montana State University-Billings issued the following news: The Northcutt Steele Gallery at Montana State University Billings is pleased to present Confluence on view January 18 through February 15. Confluence features the artwork of Sheridan College Art Faculty; Rachael Anderson, David Brock, Brittney Denham Whisonant, and Rod Dugal. A reception will be held on Thursday, January 18 from 5-7pm, with a gallery conversation at 6 pm. Confluence includes works influe  more

MISSOULA, Montana, Jan. 19 (TNSres) -- The University of Montana issued the following news release: In a groundbreaking study that could reshape our understanding and management of water resources in the Western United States, David Ketchum, a 2023 graduate of the University of Montana systems ecology Ph.D. program, has unveiled a 35-year analysis quantifying the interconnected impacts of climate change and irrigation on surface water flows. The study, recently published in Nature Communicatio  more