Tuesday - June 16, 2026
Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Montana Newsletter for Tuesday June 16, 2026 ( 7 items )  

A.G. Davenport Announces New Jersey Has Joined $36.5 Million Settlement With CVS Pharmacy
TRENTON, New Jersey, June 16 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on June 15, 2026: * * * Attorney General Davenport Announces New Jersey Has Joined $36.5 Million Settlement With CVS Pharmacy Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and the Office of the Insurance Fraud Prosecutor (OIFP) announced that New Jersey joined a bipartisan coalition of 36 other attorneys general and the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) in securing $36.5 million from  more

Gov. Gianforte Announces Montana Named Top State for Fastest-Growing Economy
HELENA, Montana, June 15 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Gianforte Announces Montana Named Top State for Fastest-Growing Economy * HELENA, Mont. - Governor Greg Gianforte today announced Montana ranks in the top five states with the fastest-growing economies since 2021. "In Montana, our economy is growing and stronger than ever as we continue to welcome new business investment, strengthen our workforce, and increase access to international ma  more

Montana State honor student crowned Miss Montana
BOZEMAN, Montana, June 15 -- Montana State University issued the following news: * * * Montana State honor student crowned Miss Montana * BOZEMAN - A Montana State University student on "a mission to be a public servant" was crowned Miss Montana on May 30 in Butte. Adella Harris, an Honors College ambassador majoring in political science in the College of Letters and Science, won the state title after representing her hometown of Helena as Miss Queen City for only about two months. Because   more

Montana State students place in national competition for magazine design
BOZEMAN, Montana, June 15 -- Montana State University issued the following news: * * * Montana State students place in national competition for magazine design * BOZEMAN -Three Montana State University seniors earned national recognition for their magazine spreads on June 11 from the Society of Publication Designers. The graphic design seniors held two of the three top spots in SPD's collegiate design competition, plus one honorable mention. They created two-page spreads on topics including  more

No Labels Issues Commentary: Locked Out of Democracy
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- No Labels, a political organization that advocates for centrism and bipartisanship, issued the following commentary on June 15, 2026, by senior policy analyst Peyton Lofton: * * * Locked Out of Democracy With fewer competitive House races and a new redistricting arms race underway, voters need more choices - not fewer. - According to the Cook Political Report, only 35 of this year's 435 House races are considered competitive. In the other 400, the general election is   more

UM and RMEF Announce Inaugural Director of Hunting Center
MISSOULA, Montana, June 15 -- The University of Montana posted the following news release: * * * UM and RMEF Announce Inaugural Director of Hunting Center * MISSOULA - The University of Montana recently named Nicole Tatman the inaugural director of the new Center for Hunting and Conservation. The center builds on an existing partnership between UM's top-ranked Wildlife Biology Program and the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, one of the most effective conservation and hunting advocacy organizat  more

Walberg Honors Jackson County Veteran
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Walberg Honors Jackson County Veteran * Today, Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-05) recognized James Ducey of Grass Lake as the Veteran of the Month for June. The Congressman presented James with the Congressional Record (link is external) containing his remarks honoring James' service and dedication to our country. James enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1966, serving proudly in the 341st Civ  more