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State Tipoffs Involving Montana Newsletter for Sunday July 14, 2024 ( 16 items )  

12 Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Listed in 2024 Mountain States Super Lawyers
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, July 13 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: Twelve attorneys from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP have been listed in Super Lawyers magazine's "Mountain States Super Lawyers" 2024 edition. Of the 12, five were on the "Mountain States Super Lawyers" list and seven were on the "Rising Stars" list. The directory selects honorees from Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming through a multiphase selection process utilizing peer nominat  more

BREAKING: Sheehy "Conducted Business" With Chinese Drone Company That Shared Data With CCPA Message From the Chair: Reproductive Freedoms Remain Under Siege in Idaho
HELENA, Montana, July 9 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: Breaking reporting from Heartland Signal revealed that Tim Sheehy "conducted business" with DJI, a Chinese drone company that admitted to sharing data with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), undercutting Sheehy's "tough on China" claims. Sheehy "personally petitioned" the FAA for permission to DJI drones. Shortly after getting his exemption accepted, "DJI admitted to complying with the Chinese government  more

Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Ryan Zinke Votes to Raise Costs for Families
WASHINGTON, July 12 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release on July 11, 2024: * * * Zinke votes to gut housing and transit support for families in need of relief from high costs * * * As Montana families continue to grapple with high costs and an affordable housing crisis, Ryan Zinke wants to make it more difficult for families to get to work and afford housing. Yesterday, Zinke voted for the Transportation and Housing and Urban Development appro  more

DSCC FRIDAY TAKEAWAYS: SENATE REPUBLICANS' BUSINESS RECORDS BITE, YOU WON'T BELIEVE WHAT LAKE & SHEEHY SAID THIS WEEK, SENATE DEMS POST BLOCKBUSTER Q2 $
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee issued the following news release: * * * REPUBLICANS' BUSINESS RECORDS BITE * MT: Heartland Signal reported Tim Sheehy "conducted business with a Chinese tech company" "linked to CCP data breach." * MORE MT: NBC Montana unpacks Tim Sheehy's failure to divest from his company, the "conflicts of interest" that it creates, and how Sheehy would financially benefit if he were elected. * MI: The American Journal News finds that M  more

ICYMI: Sheehy "Conducted Business" With Chinese Drone Company Sanctioned for Sharing Data With the CCP
HELENA, Montana, July 10 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: New reporting that uncovered that Tim Sheehy "endorsed" and "conducted business" with DJI, a Chinese drone company that admitted to sharing data with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and has been sanctioned by two administrations is drawing attention. Sheehy "personally petitioned" the FAA for permission to use DJI drones. Following approval of his exemption, "DJI admitted to complying with the Chinese  more

ICYMI: The Choice is Clear in Montana's State Auditor Race
HELENA, Montana, July 10 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * Hogan: The Auditor's office, which was created by our Constitution to protect insurance consumers and security investors, should be run for the benefit of the people of Montana - not for career politicians who want to use the office to benefit themselves * * * In a new column, Montana Democratic Party Executive Director Sheila Hogan explains why character matters in Montana's state auditor race   more

Jon Tester Stands by Joe Biden After Disastrous Debate
WASHINGTON, July 9 -- The National Republican Senatorial Committee issued the following news release: Over a week after Joe Biden's disastrous debate performance, Jon Tester has finally released (https://x.com/kirk_bado/status/1810361937416331581) a statement. Tester did not call on the President to end his campaign. REMINDER: Joe Biden lost Montana to President Trump by 16 points in 2020. NRSC Statement: "Jon Tester voted for Joe Biden's agenda 95% of the time, so it's not surprising he's   more

Mont. Gov. Gianforte Honors Cascade County Veterans
GREAT FALLS, Montana, July 11 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release on July 9, 2024: Governor Greg Gianforte today continued his 56 County Tour in Great Falls, honoring four Cascade County veterans with the 2023 Veteran's Commendation award for their service to the nation and community. "Veterans and their families have sacrificed so much in defense of our freedoms," Gov. Gianforte said. "Thanks to them, we live in the greatest country on Earth. There are also ve  more

Mont. Gov. Gianforte Request for St. Mary Siphon Repair Granted
HELENA, Montana, July 11 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release on July 9, 2024: Governor Greg Gianforte today announced his request for federal assistance to respond to the St. Mary siphons failure was granted by Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Camille Touton. "I'm grateful for this much needed federal assistance to repair the St. Mary and Halls Coulee siphons," Gov. Gianforte said. "The State of Montana stands ready to assist local and federal officials in re  more

Mont. Gov. Gianforte, DLI Secure Nearly $2 Million Investment to Support Displaced Lumber Workers
HELENA, Montana, July 10 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release on July 8, 2024: Governor Greg Gianforte and the Montana Department of Labor & Industry (DLI) today announced the state secured a nearly $2 million investment to provide workforce retraining and support services for workers impacted by the closures of Pyramid Lumber in Seeley Lake and Roseburg Forest Products in Missoula. "Thanks to the work of Commissioner Swanson and the Montana Department of Labor   more

Montana Renews Pharmacy Benefit Management Contract With Conduent
FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey, July 11 -- Conduent, a business process services and solutions company, issued the following news release on July 10, 2024: * * * Company builds on 38-year history of providing innovative Medicaid management solutions to Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services * * * Conduent Incorporated (Nasdaq: CNDT), a global technology-led business solutions and services company, today announced a three-year Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) contract renewal with   more

MSU Billings Foundation & Alumni Receives $50,000 Donation From Altana Federal Credit Union
BILLINGS, Montana, July 12 -- Montana State University-Billings Foundation issued the following news: By Luca Battistotti, Alumni Relations & Marketing Coordinator at the MSU Billings Foundation & Alumni The MSU Billings Foundation & Alumni recently received a substantial contribution of $50,000 from Altana Federal Credit Union. This contribution is specifically designated to enhance educational opportunities and alleviate financial obstacles encountered by students in their pursuit of higher  more

NEW on NBC Montana: Tim Sheehy's Refusal to Divest Creates Conflicts of Interest
HELENA, Montana, July 11 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: Following Tim Sheehy's abrupt resignation as CEO of his company, Bridger Aerospace, new reporting from NBC Montana dove into how Sheehy's refusal to divest creates a conflict of interest. If elected, Sheehy would be in a position to financially benefit himself. WATCH HERE (https://montanademocrats.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1aa7f723f714b48fd09acb25d&id=dbe0efcc82&e=8c47c7bcb4) Stephen Nelson, a  more

New Op-Ed Calls Out Tim Sheehy for Getting His Mansion Property Taxes Lowered
HELENA, Montana, July 11 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: In a new op-ed, Eric Matthews, State Representative for House District 66 in Bozeman, outlined how multi-millionaire Tim Sheehy was able to cut his property taxes by tens of thousands of dollars, while most Montanans' property taxes skyrocketed. From using a company associate to lower his property taxes to charging $12,500 to hunt on his land, Sheehy has made it clear that he doesn't understand the fir  more

New: Tim Sheehy Compares Himself To a Falsely Accused Rapist
HELENA, Montana, July 12 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: Disturbing new reporting from Jezebel revealed that Tim Sheehy compared himself to a falsely accused rapist. At a campaign event this week, Sheehy compared the negative campaign messaging he is facing to being accused of being a rapist, saying: "If you're not a rapist, how do you prove you're not a rapist? Like, I-I-I can't prove a negative, it's impossible." Read more below: Jezebel: GOP Senate Cand  more

PolitiFact Hits Sheehy With "FALSE" Rating For Extreme Abortion Claims
HELENA, Montana, July 10 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: PolitiFact and KFF Health News found Tim Sheehy's false claim about Senator Jon Tester's reproductive health care record "simply doesn't hold up." Experts said Sheehy's claims "reveals a blatant misunderstanding" of reproductive health care. Read more below: PolitiFact: GOP's Tim Sheehy Revives Discredited Abortion Claims in Pivotal Senate Race July 9, 2024 Matt Volz * In a televised debate June 8,  more