Latest August Updates from the Montana Republican Party

Senator Steve Daines


Senator Daines on “Sunday Night In America With Trey Gowdy” – Watch →

Senator Daines on “Your World With Neil Cavuto” – Watch →

Congressman Ryan Zinke

Rep. Ryan Zinke Calls Harris-Walz the Ticket of Sanctuary Cities, Abandonment – The Harris-Walz ticket is a “progressive liberal ticket” representing sanctuary cities, defunding police, and the policy of “abandonment,” Rep. Ryan Zinke (R-MT) said during an appearance on Breitbart News Daily. Read more at Breitbart.com →

Exclusive — Rep. Ryan Zinke on Disastrous Afghanistan Withdrawal: Biden-Harris Is Administration of ‘Abandonment’ – President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have embraced a policy of abandonment, Rep. Ryan Zinke (R-MT), a former Navy SEAL, told Breitbart News Daily after the third anniversary of the disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal passed, resulting in the loss of 13 troops. Read more at Breitbart.com →

‘Hamas Is In The Capitol’: Ryan Zinke Speaks At Trump-Vance Rally In Bozeman, Montana – Watch →

Congress learning more answers around Trump’s assassination ‘plot’: Rep. Ryan Zinke – Rep. Ryan Zinke, R-Mont., on the FBI’s confirmation that Trump was struck by a bullet at his Pennsylvania rally and charges being dropped against anti-Israel protesters. Watch on FoxBusiness.com→

Congressman Matt Rosendale


Rep. Rosendale Blasts Unnecessary Delays in Bull Mountain Mine Environmental Review – Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02) released a statement disagreeing with a recent ruling by U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia Judge Tanya Chutkan that ignores Montanan pleas for expedited environmental reviews of the Bull Mountain Mine. Read more at Rep. Rosendale’s website →

Rep. Rosendale Sends Letter to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service over Failure to Repair Slippery Ann Viewing Area Bridge – Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02) sent a letter to Martha Williams, Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), about the agency’s refusal to replace a bridge that is leading to the Slippery Ann Elk Viewing Area at the Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge that was washed away five months ago, which will prevent the public from viewing elk this fall. Read more at Rep. Rosendale’s website →

Governor Greg Gianforte

Montana property tax task force highlights multiple property tax reform recommendations – Governor Greg Gianforte reviewed recommendations from his Property Tax Task Force at the State Capitol in Helena. Read more on KULR8.com →

Gianforte pushes for cell-phone free schools – Gov. Gianforte asked Montana superintendent and school board trustees to adopt policies to limit learning distractions in the classroom and improve academic performance by creating cell-phone free schools. Read more on NBCMontana.com →

Governor Gianforte Announces $400,000 Investment in Response to Fentanyl, Opioid Crisis – As recommended by the Behavioral Health System for Future Generations (BHSFG) Commission, the investment represents the next allocation of $300 million in funding secured by the governor last year to reform and improve Montana’s behavioral health (BH) and developmental disabilities (DD) services systems. Read more on TheeForksVoice.com →

Governor Greg Gianforte: This state is debt free. Why isn’t Washington? – More work remains to fight back against the affordability crisis that Biden and Harris have created Read the Op-Ed on FoxNews.com →

Montana Gov. Gianforte Labels Harris And Walz As ‘Weak And Failed’ During Trump-Vance Rally – WATCH →

Attorney General Austin Knudsen

Montana files multistate lawsuit against Biden admin over ‘Bidenbucks’ scheme – Attorney General Knudsen filed a lawsuit against the Biden-Harris administration’s unlawful voter registration scheme that turns federal agencies into voter registration organizations and puts the integrity of the country’s elections at risk. Read more at TheBlaze.com →

Attorney General Knudsen launches investigation into investment firm for anti-Israel actions – Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen launched an investigation into whether the investment behemoth MSCI has engaged in Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) practices by issuing harmful ratings to companies over their Israeli ties, potentially encouraging clients away from investing in them. Read more at AG Knudsen’s website →

‘Forced labor’: State AGs probe Chinese company Temu over ‘disturbing’ business practices – Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen, along with 19 of his GOP colleagues, sent a letter to Temu seeking information on the company’s business practices and potential ties with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). The company could also be violating the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA). Read more at FoxBusiness.com →

Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen

President Donald Trump Endorses Christi Jacobsen – WATCH →

Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen waiving 2025 Annual Report fees, again saving Montana businesses millions – Secretary Jacobsen announced that the 2025 Annual Report filing fees will be waived for all Montana businesses, resulting in millions of dollars in savings. Secretary Jacobsen previously eliminated the 2024 Annual Report filing fee and is excited to provide savings to hard-working Montana businesses once again. Read more at Sec. of State Jacobsen’s website →

Montana business registrations up in July – The Montana Secretary of State’s office announced there were over 5,200 new business registrations in July. Read more on NBCMontana.com →

Secretary of State’s office recruits poll workers for 2024 elections – “We’ve heard from county election offices across the state about their need for additional poll workers and election judges. These friends, neighbors, and family members play a crucial role in our Montana elections,” said Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen in a press release. Read more on NBCMontana.com →

Secretary of State’s Office finalizes 2024 general election ballot certification – The Montana Secretary of State’s Office completed the 2024 General Election ballot certification on August 22, 2024. Read more on MontanaRightNow.com →

Libby’s Filler named 2024 Montana Notary of the Year – Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen is excited to announce that Sindy Filler of Libby has been named the 2024 Montana Notary of the Year. Read more on Yahoo.com →

Superintendent Elsie Arntzen

Superintendent Arntzen to Host Virtual Community Discussion on Federal ESSER Funds – Superintendent Arntzen will host a virtual community discussion on the federal Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds for parents, teachers, school leaders, legislators, and community members on September 5, 2024, from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Read more on the Montana Office of Public Instruction website →

Superintendent Elsie Arntzen Proudly Announces 2025 Montana Teacher of the Year Finalists – The top finalist will represent Montana during the 2025 National Teacher of the Year Program in Washington, D.C. Montana’s 2024 Teacher of the Year, Kevin Kicking Woman, teaches Blackfeet Language and Culture at Browning High School. Read more on the Montana Office of Public Instruction website →

Superintendent Arntzen Offers Grants to Montana Teachers for Math and Reading Projects – Superintendent Arntzen announced that the Office of Public Instruction (OPI) is allocating $1.5 million in federal Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds to Montana teachers for math and reading projects. Read more on the Montana Office of Public Instruction website →

Commissioner Troy Downing

Montana Insurance Department addresses repair cost denial, refutes ‘unsupported’ claims from Liberty Mutual – In answer to a consumer complaint, Montana’s deputy insurance commissioner has told Liberty Mutual its settlement of a claim isn’t sufficient and that simply stating a referenced blend study as “unverified” without evidence to back it up is unacceptable. Read more on RepairerDrivenNews.com →

2024 CSI Insurance Summit – Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights, share knowledge, and be part of the future of insurance. Register now and secure your spot at this must-attend summit! Register on Commissioner Downing’s website →

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