HELENA, Montana, April 21 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Gianforte Statement on Passing of Pope Francis * April 21 2025 HELENA, Mont. - Governor Greg Gianforte today released the following statement on the passing of Pope Francis: "Susan and I join Christians across Montana and around the world in mourning the loss of his holiness, Pope Francis. After leading a life of service to the Lord, Pope Francis leaves a legacy of kindness and   more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on April 21, 2025: * * * Justice Department Wins Three Cases to Allow for Sustainable Timber Management Including Harvesting The President's directive to expand timber production touches on a number, whole-of-government efforts needed to improve forest management. The Justice Department's Environment and Natural Resources Division (ENRD) plays an important role in defending those agencies' actions, and re  more

OLYMPIA, Washington, April 22 -- Gov. Bob Ferguson, D-Washington, issued the following news release on April 21, 2025: * * * Governor Bob Ferguson signs bill restricting armed forces from entering Washington OLYMPIA -- Today, Governor Bob Ferguson signed into law a bill that restricts out-of-state military forces from entering Washington. House Bill 1321, sponsored by Rep. Sharlett Mena (D-Tacoma), requires the Governor's permission for National Guard troops from other states, territories or  more