How Senate Republicans remodeled their campaign strategy – Senate Republicans fell far short of their expectations in the 2022 midterms. Then Steve Daines took over their campaign arm and made big strategic changes: Playing favorites in primaries, muscling out weak candidates and bringing in wealthy recruits. Read more on Semafor.com →
NRSC Chairman Sen. Steve Daines talks about flipping Senate, Montana race – Montana Senator Steve Daines is the chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, which is tasked with getting Republicans elected. With 23 Democratic seats up for election versus 11 Republican, Daines said he’s feeling optimistic. Read more on KFYRTV.com →
Montana Senate race, which could determine majority, seeing ‘intense ground game operation’: NRSC Chairman – Montana’s U.S. Senate race has one of the most “intense” ground games of the 2024 cycle with the chamber majority hanging in the balance, according to the chairman of the Republican campaign arm. Read more on FoxNews.com →
Zinke discusses illegal immigration with Gallatin Co. Sheriff’s Office – U.S. Representative Ryan Zinke visited the Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office on Friday to check in on the law enforcement agency and discuss pressing topics. Watch on NBCMontana.com →
Zinke condemns alleged ballot box tampering in Glacier Co. – A video from social media is creating concern among Montana election officials after a person reportedly tampered with a ballot box in Glacier County. We spoke with U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke in Bozeman Friday to get his thoughts on the matter. Read more on NBCMontana.com →
Initial probe finds commander not at fault for death of trainee during ‘Hell Week’ – During an appearance on ‘Fox & Friends Weekend,’ Rep. Ryan Zinke, R-Mont., weighs in on the Navy SEAL trainee who died during ‘Hell Week.’ Watch on FoxNews.com →
Kamala Harris’ interview showed ‘stunning ignorance’: Rep. Ryan Zinke – Rep. Ryan Zinke, R-Mont., reacts to Vice President Harris’ exclusive interview with Bret Baier, recent U.S. strikes on Houthi forces in Yemen and his state’s congressional elections. Watch on FoxBusiness.com →
Passing down our Montana birthright | Rep. Ryan Zinke – “I’m proud that the majority of the bills I’ve introduced in Congress and orders I signed as Secretary promote stewardship and sportsmanship.” Read more at RavalliRepublic.com →
Colleges must pay up for COVID-19 vaccine mandate injuries: GOP lawmakers – Under the University Forced Vaccination Student Injury Mitigation Act, filed by Rep. Matt Rosendale (R-MT) on Tuesday, colleges and universities that imposed COVID-19 vaccine mandates on campuses would be required to pay for the costs or be at risk of losing federal funds from the Education Department. Read more at WashingtonExaminer.com →
ICYMI – Rep. Rosendale Joins The Ron Paul Liberty Report – Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02) joined The Ron Paul Liberty Report with Dr. Ron Paul and co-host Daniel McAdams. Read more on Rep. Rosendale’s website →
BLM’s Western Solar Plan is ‘fantasy world,’ relies heavily on taxpayer dollars: GOP congressman – Rep. Matt Rosendale, R-Mont., says coal, natural gas will be utilized for decades to come Read more at FoxNews.com →
Chairman Rosendale Applauds VA’s Decision to Reactivate Reimbursement Kiosks at VA Clinics and Hospitals – Chairman Matt Rosendale (MT-02) of the House Veterans Affairs Committee, Subcommittee on Technology Modernization released a statement after the Department of Veterans Affairs made the decision to reactivate travel reimbursement kiosks at over 750 VA clinic and hospital locations nationwide as well as announce plans to install dozens more at VA facilities lacking kiosks. Read more on Rep. Rosendale’s website →
Montana unemployment below 3.4% for 39th consecutive month – Governor Greg Gianforte today announced Montana’s unemployment was 3.3% in September, continuing a record stretch of low unemployment. Montana’s unemployment rate remained below the national rate of 4.1%. Read more at NBCMontana.com →
Montana August unemployment rate lower than national average – Governor Greg Gianforte today announced Montana’s unemployment rate rose 0.1% to 3.2% in August and remains a percentage point below the national average of 4.2%, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Montana Department of Labor and Industry. Read more at NBCMontana.com →
NSSF PROFILE Q&A: Montana Governor Greg Gianforte – NSSF thanks Montana Governor Greg Gianforte for speaking with us about his staunch support for the Second Amendment and the importance of the firearm and ammunition industry. Read more at NSSF.org →
$700M investment to support development of transmission line in Colstrip – Gov. Greg Gianforte joined community leaders in Colstrip on Friday to celebrate a $700 million investment in energy. Read more at NBCMontana.com →
Montana Named Best State in Nation for Outdoor Recreation – Gov. Gianforte praises increasing public access to public lands. Read more at Montana.gov →
Montana Ranked Top State for Fiscal Responsibility, Tax Relief – Governor Greg Gianforte today announced Montana was ranked as a top state for fiscal responsibility and tax relief in a recent report from the nationally-recognized Cato Institute, which graded states and their leadership on tax and spending records since 2022. Read more at Montana.gov →
New York Times poll shows Gianforte, Sheehy leading opponents – The Times also highlighted a 22-point lead for Governor Greg Gianforte in his reelection bid against Democrat Ryan Busse. Read more at KFYRTV.com →
Attorney General Knudsen sues TikTok, alleging platform is addictive, harmful to youth mental health – The suit specifically takes issue with TikTok’s age ratings on a variety of app stores, alleging the platform deceives the public about the frequency of posts that include profanity, crude humor, mature themes, sexual content, and nudity or alcohol or drug use references. A violation of the Montana Consumer Protection Act. Read more at TheHill.com →
Attorney General Knudsen Rules Felons Receiving Psychiatric Treatment Ineligible To Vote – Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen issued a binding opinion Tuesday, ruling that convicted felons serving time in a psychiatric facility are not eligible to vote. The Attorney General’s Opinion (AGO) held that felons receiving treatment in Montana’s State Hospital (MSH) Warm Springs are barred from voting, just like felons serving time in other correctional centers. Read more at DailyCaller.com →
Attorney General Knudsen leads coalition against immigration program rewarding illegal immigration – Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen led a coalition of seven attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in support of a lawsuit challenging the Biden-Harris administration’s “Parole-in-Place” rule that would allow illegal immigrants to remain where they are in the United States, while also allowing them the possibility of employment and affording them access to public benefits programs. Read more at DOJMT.gov →
Secretary Christi Jacobsen, Superintendent Elsie Arntzen unveil results of 2024 Montana Youth Vote – Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen and Superintendent of Public Instruction Elsie Arntzen announced the 2024 Montana Youth Vote results on Friday. Thousands of students from across the state participated in the mock youth election, which allows students to learn about elections and practice voting. Read more on the Sectretary of State’s Website →
Ballot tampering investigation in Glacier County raises election integrity concerns – An investigation is underway after a video emerged showing a man tampering with a ballot box in Browning on the Blackfeet Reservation. This incident is stirring concerns about election integrity in Montana, especially amid a significant race for U.S. Senate. Read more at MontanaRightNow.com →
We finally received a response from Homeland Security about non-citizens on our voter rolls. Instead of real answers, we got a complete dodge. Mayorkas’ Office couldn’t even acknowledge the illegal voting in our State. This is why we must defend election integrity in Montana! Read more on Facebook →
Democrat Senate campaign org fires employee accused of ‘tampering’ with Montana ballot box – In the video, a young man, later identified by the office of Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen as Gendler, approaches the box and tries to move it slightly with both hands before giving up and taking out his cell phone. He then seemingly takes a picture or video of the location. Read more at NetworkToday.com →
More than 300,000 Montanans have already voted in 2024 election – Tuesday’s voting numbers, updated by the Montana Secretary of State’s office every evening, show that voters have returned 312,814 absentee ballots to their local election offices, 59% of all absentee ballots issued. Read more at ETXView.com →
Montana working to ensure ballots are cast safely and securely – Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen says the Treasure State is working hard ahead of the election to ensure that voters can securely cast their ballots. Read more at NBCRightNow.com →
Superintendent Arntzen Opens Teacher Incentive Program Applications Through December 1 – The Teach Act was established during the 2021 legislative session to incentivize and enhance competitive base pay for early-career teachers. Read more on the Montana Office of Public Instruction website →
Superintendent Arntzen Celebrates Successful ESSER Closeout – Superintendent Arntzen partnered with Montana’s 400 school districts to ensure that the third round of the federal Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds were successfully obligated by the September 30, 2024 deadline. Read more on the Montana Office of Public Instruction website →
Superintendent Superintendent Arntzen Celebrates Successful Math and Reading Grants – Superintendent Arntzen partnered with DonorsChoose to offer K-12 public school teachers $500 to purchase teaching and learning materials, supplies, and technology that increase math and reading skills for Montana students. Read more on the Montana Office of Public Instruction website →
Superintendent Arntzen Releases First Operational Score Reports for MAST Assessment to Schools and Parents – In the first week of testing, nearly 10,000 math testlets and 17,500 ELA testlets were completed by students in grades 3-8 across Montana. Read more on the Montana Office of Public Instruction website →
Commissioner Downing Announces $5 Million in Additional Payments to Montana Consumers Following State Farm’s Review of Certain Loss of Use and Third-Party Liability Claims – Troy Downing, the Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance (CSI), is pleased to report that State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (State Farm) has reviewed an additional 18,000 claims after being fined $4 million in a CSI administrative action for unfair claims settlement practices. Read more on the Commissioner’s website →
Montana is Open for Innovation – Troy Downing, the Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance (CSI), announced that the CSI has approved its first innovation waiver. The State Auditor announced that it granted the first waiver to Montana State Fund. Read more on the Commissioner’s website →
The CSI is partnering with FBI – Federal Bureau of Investigation, AARP Montana, Montana Senior Medicare Patrol – SMP, to host a webinar series educating Montanans on identifying the red flags of fraud and how to protect yourself.
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