WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 [Category: Financial Services] -- The American Bankers Association posted the following news release: * * * ABA Foundation Honors Montana Banker Jennell Huff with George Bailey Distinguished Service Award * WASHINGTON -- The American Bankers Association Foundation today announced that Jennell Huff, CRA/community outreach coordinator at Bank of the Rockies in Clyde Park, Montana has been awarded the 2025 George Bailey Distinguished Service Award. This national award reco  more

SANTA FE, New Mexico, Oct. 17 -- WildEarth Guardians posted the following news release on Oct. 16, 2025: * * * Conservation groups ask court to protect Montana wolves from state's slaughter plan Montana Fish & Wildlife Commission approved record high kill quota of over 550 wolves * MISSOULA, M.T. -- Today, four conservation groups challenged Montana's 2025/26 wolf regulations, which greenlit the killing of 558 wolves by hunting, trapping, and lethal control. This is the highest quota the st  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Daines on Fox Business: "Democrats Are Mad They Lost the 2024 Election and Are Taking It Out on the American People" * U.S. SENATE - U.S. Senator Steve Daines today joined Fox Business to discuss the "No Kings" rally, the trade war with China and what it means for American famers, and President Trump's historic peace deal in Gaza. Watch the full interview HERE. Daines on the "No Kings Rally":   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Daines on Fox News: President Trump is Taking the Fight to Venezuelan Narco-Terrorists * U.S. SENATE - U.S. Senator Steve Daines today joined Fox News to discuss President Trump's strong response to narcotrafficking and the situation in Venezuela. Watch the full interview HERE. Daines on how President Trump is countering Maduro's illegitimate regime of narco-terrorism: I'm very proud and grate  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- Rep. Troy Downing, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Downing Introduces Bill to Democratize Access to Alternative Assets for 401(k) Investors * Today, Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02) introduced the Retirement Investment Choice Act which codifies President Trump's Executive Order (EO) 14330, democratizing access to alternative investments for 401(k) investors. This bill directs the Department of Labor (DOL) and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The National Council of Nonprofits issued the following news release on Oct. 16, 2025: * * * Federal Shutdown Puts Nonprofits in Limbo, Communities at Risk As the federal shutdown drags on, nonprofits across the country are being forced to scale back or halt critical services. From wildfire recovery in Colorado to housing youth in Utah to protecting natural resources in Montana, the disruption of federal reimbursements and grants is leaving communities exposed and nonpr  more

HELENA, Montana, Oct. 17 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * Montana Democratic Party Appoints Vice Chair of Executive Board * Helena, MT - The Montana Democratic Party released the following statement regarding the newly appointed Vice Chair of the Montana Democratic Party Executive Board, Bruce Knutson: "On Thursday night, the Montana Democratic Party Executive Board voted to appoint Bruce Knutson to fill the Vice Chair vacancy. Bruce is a veteran, pub  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Mountain Mamas, Bozeman, Montana, a nonprofit organization dedicated to safeguarding clean air, clean water, and a healthy climate, has issued a public comment letter to the Environmental Protection Agency urging the agency to uphold its Endangerment Finding under Section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act. The organization opposed any efforts to repeal or weaken this critical regulation, emphasizing its importance in protecting public health, especially for children. In their c  more

CANTON, Ohio, Oct. 18 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Cam Heyward: Steelers defense 'unacceptable' in loss to Joe Flacco, Bengals By Kevin Patra, Senior News Writer The Pittsburgh Steelers defense made 40-year-old Joe Flacco look like prime Joe Montana on Thursday night, getting ripped apart by the Cincinnati Bengals quarterback in a 33-31 loss. It was the Steelers defense, not Flacco, who looked old in prime time. Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh offense p  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Murray, Montana Leaders, Montanans Who Rely on ACA Tax Credits, Lay Out Cost of Republican Health Care Sabotage in Red States, Why Republicans Must Come to the Table to Prevent Costs from Skyrocketing KFF: Most Republicans and MAGA Supporters Say Congress Should Extend the Enhanced ACA Tax Credits Set to Expire Next Year ICYMI: Wall Street J  more

LEWISTON, Idaho, Oct. 18 -- Lewis-Clark State College issued the following news release: * * * Set for success by LC State From the volleyball court to becoming the Lewiston School District Elementary Teacher of the Year, Amy Kronemann's story is a wonderful example of how small steps at a small college can lead to a big career and an even bigger impact. Getting the ball rolling Kronemann is originally from Missoula, Montana, and made her way to Idaho to attend Lewis-Clark State College. T  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Sen. Tim Sheehy, R-Montana, issued the following news release on Oct. 16, 2025: * * * Sheehy Commends Billings Clinic and Bozeman Health Increasing Health Care Access Senator Tim Sheehy today applauded Bozeman Health and Billings Clinic on their new collaborative effort to increase access to high-quality health care for Montanans. "My wife, Carmen, and I share a passion for increasing access to critical health care. We have been honored to support Montana health care i  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Sen. Tim Sheehy, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Sheehy Delivers Major Wins in National Defense Authorization Act Senator Tim Sheehy released the following statement after securing several wins to modernize America's military in the FY 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which passed the Senate this week: "Americans constantly read headlines about growing threats and potential conflicts as adversaries like China innovate and expand their  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The Transportation Departments of Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming have submitted a public comment letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) expressing strong support for proposed changes to streamline reporting requirements associated with the State Highway Safety Grant Programs. The departments highlighted the need for reducing administrative burdens that detract from their focus on enhancing highway safety across their r  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Ryan Zinke, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Zinke Statement on President Trump Stepping in to Pay America's Servicemembers * Washington, D.C. - Western Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke released the following statement after President Trump acted to ensure U.S. servicemembers are paid despite Democrat obstruction that shut down the government and jeopardized military families' livelihoods: "As a former SEAL Commander, I can tell you, you don't m  more