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State Tipoffs Involving Montana Newsletter for Sunday July 28, 2024 ( 16 items )  

100 Days Out From Election Day, Montana Democratic Party Shines Spotlight on "Shady Sheehy"
HELENA, Montana, July 27 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: One hundred days out from Election Day, the MontanaDemocratic Party is turning the spotlight on Shady Sheehy through a new series that highlights how Sheehy will change Montana for the worse. Sheehy is a rich out-of-stater who is running for Senate to benefit himself, at the expense of Montanans. SHEEHY IS A RICH OUT-OF-STATER Sheehy is a rich out-of-stater who is driving up costs for Montana families  more

DSCC FRIDAY TAKEAWAYS: 100 DAYS, 101 PROBLEMS SENATE REPUBLICANS HAVE WITH THEIR CANDIDATES, SENATE GOP'S OLYMPIC-SIZED EMBARRASSMENTS
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee issued the following news release on July 26, 2024: DAYS, EXAMPLES OF SENATE REPUBLICANS' CANDIDATE QUALITY PROBLEM -> Nearing 100 days out from Election Day, today the DSCC released 101 problems Senate Republicans have with their recruits -- from lies about their biographies to scandals stemming from their wealth and disqualifying policy positions on issues like reproductive freedom and Social Security and Medicare. MT AND OH  more

Gianforte is Too Scared to Take the Debate Stage
HELENA, Montana, July 27 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: Governor Greg Gianforte is refusing another debate invitation this week from the City Club of Missoula, while Democratic candidate Ryan Busse says he's ready to debate in an open forum so Montana voters understand the stakes of this race and their visions for the future of the state. Last month, candidate Busse agreed to a televised, nonpartisan debate sponsored by Montana PBS, Montana Public Radio, Yel  more

Governor Gianforte Stands With Montana Firefighters Against Proposed OSHA Mandates
HELENA, Montana, July 25 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Gianforte recently raised the alarm about a proposed federal rule which could have a "catastrophic" impact on firefighting in the state. In a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) proposed replacing the existing "Fire Brigade Standard" with the new "Emergency Response" standard, unprecedentedly expanding the agency's role over firefighte  more

ICYMI: "Tim Sheehy Directly Lobbied Montana Governor To Slash Taxes For Out-Of-State Investors"
HELENA, Montana, July 25 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * "Sheehy [...] pushed for tax policies that would benefit wealthy individuals like himself over working families" * * * Multimillionaire out-of-stater Tim Sheehy capitalized on his relationship with his "close friend and mentor" Governor Greg Gianforte to "introduce a tax cut that would benefit wealthy out-of-state investors" like him, new reporting uncovered. After donating $2,000 to Gianforte'  more

MDP Statement on President Biden Dropping Out of the 2024 Presidential Race
HELENA, Montana, July 23 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following statement on July 21, 2024: * * * Montana Democratic Party Executive Director Sheila Hogan released the following statement after President Joe Biden announced today he's dropping out of the 2024 presidential race: "From revitalizing America's infrastructure to bringing down the cost of health care, the President has been a champion for working people and we're grateful for the historic accomplishments of this admin  more

Mont. Gov. Gianforte Announces $50 Million Investment in Montana Forests and Agricultural Lands
HELENA, Montana, July 23 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release on July 22, 2024: * * * Frustrated the EPA denied $49 million for school infrastructure improvements Governor's Office * * * Governor Greg Gianforte today announced the State of Montana received a nearly $50 million investment in Montana's working and natural lands from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Montana is one of just 25 recipients across the nation to be awarded funding. "We  more

Mont. Gov. Gianforte Highlights Workforce Support in Rural Montana
HELENA, Montana, July 23 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Recognizes Glasgow business partnership with Registered Apprenticeship Program * * * GLASGOW, Mont. - Continuing his 56 County Tour in Valley County, Governor Greg Gianforte recently visited a worksite to recognize a Glasgow business for their participation in the Montana Department of Labor & Industry (DLI) Registered Apprenticeship Program. "Through the Registered Apprenticeship Program, M  more

Mont. Gov. Gianforte Honors Havre School Teacher
HELENA, Montana, July 24 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release: HAVRE, Mont. - Governor Greg Gianforte recently honored Havre Public Schools teacher Cheryl Russell with the Spirit of Montana award. "One of the greatest pleasures I have as governor is recognizing Montanans who embody commitment to service," Gov. Gianforte said. "Serving others is who we are as Montanans and thanks to teachers like Cheryl, it's part of what makes our state the Last Best Place." Su  more

Mont. Gov. Gianforte: Montana Will Protect Women's Sports
HELENA, Montana, July 24 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release on July 23, 2024: Governor Greg Gianforte today applauded the Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education (OCHE) for protecting women's sports in the face of recent efforts by the Biden administration to upend the fair, level playing field for collegiate female athletes. "In Montana, we've made it clear that we will not let a loud vocal minority or the President of the United States prevent us from  more

Montana State University Billings Receives $250,000 Grant to Enhance Support for Native Students
BILLINGS, Montana, July 24 -- Montana State University-Billings issued the following news: By Brandon Irby, Director of University Communications & Marketing Montana State University Billings' ongoing efforts to support Native students received a boost recently with a $250,000 grant from Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies. The grant, spanning two years, will serve to further support MSUB's commitment to Native American student success through several key initiatives. This includes funding for  more

NEW: "Tim Sheehy Directly Lobbied Montana Governor To Slash Taxes For Out-Of-State Investors"
HELENA, Montana, July 23 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * "Sheehy [...] pushed for tax policies that would benefit wealthy individuals like himself over working families." * * * New reporting from The Montana Independent revealed how multimillionaire Tim Sheehy leveraged his personal relationship with Governor Greg Gianforte to "introduce a tax cut that would benefit wealthy out-of-state investors" like him. Sheehy, who has donated "at least $2,000" t  more

NEW: "Tim Sheehy Often Brags About His Business Record. His Company Is In The Red."
HELENA, Montana, July 24 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: Multimillionaire Tim Sheehy is facing scrutiny for his lies about his business record, per new reporting from the American Journal News. Sheehy has repeatedly claimed that he doesn't get paid if his business isn't doing well. However, he paid himself millions of dollars while his business reported $77 million losses, "two former Bridger Aerospace employees were suing the company for breach of contract,"  more

Out-of-Stater Navigator: Sheehy Supports a "Complete Ban" on Abortion
HELENA, Montana, July 27 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: Roughly 100 days out from Election Day, it's clear that Transplant Tim Sheehy will stop at nothing to change Montana for the worse. Sheehy joined the Montana GOP in support of a "complete ban" on abortion and transferring Montana's public lands, making it easier to sell them off to millionaire out-of-staters like himself, proving he does not understand the first thing about Montana values. NEWLY RELEASE  more

Tim Sheehy Hobnobs With D.C. Lobbyists at the "Who's Who of K Street"
HELENA, Montana, July 24 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * "Sheehy [...] pushed for tax policies that would benefit wealthy individuals like himself over working families." * * * Multimillionaire Tim Sheehy's lobbyist ties were front and center at the RNC last week, reporting from Punchbowl revealed. While in Milwaukee, Sheehy wined and dined with "top" lobbyists and the "who's who of K Street" at a high-end steakhouse dinner. It's no surprise that She  more

UW's Wyoming SBDC Network to Participate in NSF Proposal Lab Aug. 8
LARAMIE, Wyoming, July 24 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: Small-business owners and researchers will have the opportunity to submit Phase 1 proposals during the National Science Foundation (NSF) SBIR/STTR Proposal Lab Thursday, Aug. 8. The Wyoming Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network, the Montana Innovation Partnership and the New Mexico Federal and State Technology partnership program will participate in the online training event from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.  more