Senator Daines on the Senate Floor: “Now is the Time for Serious Budget Reform” – Watch →
Montana Senator Speaks to Gold Star Families at Medal Ceremony – Montana Senator Steve Daines presided over a special ceremony on Tuesday in the U.S. Capitol rotunda to honor the loved ones of the 13 American servicemen and women who were killed in the terrorist attack at the Kabul airport during the withdrawal from Afghanistan. Read more on NewsTalkKGVO.com →
Secret Service report is a ‘collection of mediocre, stunning failures’: Rep. Ryan Zinke – Rep. Ryan Zinke, R-Mont., on more findings from the interim Secret Service report, continuing airstrikes between Israel and Lebanon and China’s nuclear submarine sinking. Watch on FoxBusiness.com →
Rep. Ryan Zinke to Newsmax: Blame Biden, Harris for Afghanistan Chaos – Rep. Ryan Zinke, R-Mont., told Newsmax on Tuesday that President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are “absolutely” to blame for the deaths and failures involved in the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan despite their attempts to blame former President Donald Trump. Read more on Newsmax.com →
Rep. Zinke to Newsmax: No Accountability on Afghanistan – Rep. Ryan Zinke, R-Mont., told Newsmax on Monday that the Biden-Harris administration continues to skirt accountability for the deadly and costly withdrawal from Afghanistan three years ago. Read more on Newsmax.com →
Rep. Rosendale Introduces Legislation Empowering States to Implement Medicaid Work Requirements – Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02) introduced the Path to Independence Act. His new legislation will allow states to impose work requirements on able-bodied adults enrolled in Medicaid to help lift millions off government reliance and into self-sufficiency. Read more on Rep. Rosendale’s website →
Rep. Rosendale’s Forest Information Reform Act Passes House of Representatives – Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02) released the following statement after his Forest Information Reform (FIR) Act successfully passed the U.S. House of Representatives. Read more on Rep. Rosendale’s website →
Rep. Rosendale Addresses National Security Threat at the Southern Border – Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02) took to the House floor to address the crisis at our southern border. He detailed how the open border is causing Americans to lose their lives due to fentanyl poisoning, how human trafficking is increasing at a disturbing rate, and how Congress can fix it through the appropriations process. Read more on Rep. Rosendale’s website →
Rep. Rosendale Introduces Bill Banning Russian Imports of Platinum and Palladium – Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02) introduced new legislation that will prohibit the importation of platinum and palladium from the Russian Federation. This is in direct response to the massive layoffs announced at Sibanye Stillwater Mine last week, which will devastate the local economy. Read more on Rep. Rosendale’s website →
Rep. Rosendale Rips CBP for Prioritizing Green Energy Instead of the Needs of Montanans – Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02) sent a letter to the Senior Official Performing the Duties of Commissioner at U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Troy Miller about the CBP’s mismanagement of priorities at the Opheim Port of Entry in Opheim, Montana. Read more on Rep. Rosendale’s website →
Montana records strong wage growth since early 2021 – The administration of Gov. Greg Gianforte, specifically the state Department of Labor and Industry, published its annual Labor Day report on the status of Montana’s economy last week. As has long been tradition under both Democratic and Republican governors, the report emphasizes the bright spots in the state’s economic performance — among them, strong wage growth since Gianforte took office at the beginning of 2021. Read more on MontanaFreePress.org →
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 on NBCMontana.com →
Gov. Gianforte Celebrates Nearly $1 Billion Energy Investment in Montana Cuts Ribbon on Clearwater Wind Energy Center – Governor Greg Gianforte yesterday cut the ribbon on NextEra Energy Resources’ Clearwater Wind Energy Center in Miles City and celebrated the company’s nearly $1 billion investment in Montana. Read more on EnergyCentral.com →
Governor & First Lady Gianforte support local education & jobs with Yellowstone County events – Governor Greg Gianforte and First Lady Susan Gianforte spent a busy day in Yellowstone County on Wednesday, attending events to promote education and celebrate new business ventures. Read more on KULR8.com →
Montana ranked fourth most gun-friendly state, governor says – According to his office, the ranking was released by Ammo.com, which describes itself as a brand that’s about “more than simply selling you quality ammo at a great price. It’s about arming fellow patriots in the War of Ideas.” Read more on ExploreBigSky.com →
Governor Gianforte seeks nominations for 2024 Montana Governor’s Veteran Commendation – The Montana Governor’s Veteran Commendation recognizes outstanding Montana veterans who have selflessly served both our nation and our communities. 31 veterans were honored in 2021, 51 in 2022, and 39 in 2023. Read more on MontanaRightNow.com →
Attorney General Austin Knudsen commits $3.5 million to helping child survivors of sex abuse – The Yellowstone Valley Children’s Advocacy Center received a big check from Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen’s office after a landmark national civil settlement with the Johnson and Johnson Company to resolve allegations the company knowingly sold baby powder tainted with carcinogenic asbestos. The CAC model has streamlined the process for investigating sexual abuse in children, so victims don’t have to see a variety of professional investigators in a case separately. Read more on KTVQ.com →
Montana AG puts Narcan in high schools with goal to prevent fentanyl deaths – Montana Attorney General Attorney Austin Knudsen came to Billings to talk about a new program to put in high schools, life-saving Narcan kits, which combat fentanyl. Knudsen’s office is putting Narcan, also known as opioid-reversal kits, in Montana high schools, with the first going to Senior. Read more on KTVQ.com →
25 financial firms accused of putting enviro policy over shareholders’ green: ‘We’re going to get answers’ – Attorney General Knudsen led a coalition of twenty-four attorneys general in firing off a letter to 25 asset management firms, demanding answers for recent votes on proposals they claim disproportionately favor environmental concerns over those of their shareholders. The firms chosen to be questioned all had voted at least 75% of the time in line with the nonprofit Institutional for Shareholder Services’ (ISS) environmental proposals that had been highlighted by pro-green advocacy group Ceres. Read more on FoxNews.com →
Montana Supreme Court ruling on Green Party candidate could spell trouble for Jon Tester, polling reveals – In August, the Montana Democratic Party sued Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen and the state of Montana in an effort to prevent Green Party Senate candidate Robert Barb from appearing on the November ballot.Read more on FoxNews.com →
As Election Day approaches, Secretary of State encourages Montanans to get registered – Jacobsen, a Republican, said her office is currently seeing an influx in voter registrations, which is standard for this time of year. The month of September is recognized as National Voter Registration Month and Election Day is just over six weeks away. Read more on KTVH.com →
2024 Voter Information Pamphlet now available to Montanans – The Secretary of State’s Office published the 2024 VIP this week to serve as a reference for voters ahead of Election Day. The information in the publication includes the three qualified proposed changes to the Montana Constitution that will appear before voters, as well as the arguments for and against each ballot issue. Read more on the Sectretary of State’s Website →
Secretary of State Invites Veterans to Volunteer as Poll Workers – Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen has teamed up with an organization called ‘Vet the Vote’ to encourage military veterans and their families to volunteer as election workers and poll judges.Read more on NewsTalkKGVO.com →
Secretary of State: $3 Million for Montana Public Schools – One of the ways that Montana’s public schools are funded is through the actions of the State Land Board. Read more on NewsTalkKGVO.com →
‘Day of celebration and honor’: Secretary Christi Jacobsen joins Constitution Day celebration – Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen joined Montanans in the rotunda of the State Capitol on Tuesday to celebrate Constitution Day, which is recognized each September 17 to commemorate the signing of the United States Constitution on September 17, 1787. Read more on the Sectretary of State’s Website →
Secretary Christi Jacobsen launches 2024 U.S. Constitution Contest for all Montana students – This year’s contest – “How does the Constitution preserve our freedom and why is that important to me?” – is open to all Montana students in grades K-12. This marks the fourth time in as many years that Secretary Jacobsen has hosted the contest to engage Montana youth in civics education. Read more on the Sectretary of State’s Website →
Superintendent Arntzen to Urge Board of Public Education to Lower Teacher Licensing Fees – Superintendent Arntzen will urge the Board of Public Education (BPE) to lower licensing fees on Montana teachers during the November 21-22, 2024 board meeting. Read more on the Montana Office of Public Instruction website →
Superintendent Arntzen Celebrates Montana’s 2024 National Blue Ribbon School Awardees – Superintendent Elsie Arntzen congratulates Chief Joseph Elementary and Russell Elementary Schools as Montana’s 2024 National Blue Ribbon School awardees. The principal of Chief Joseph Elementary School in Great Falls is Andrea Thares and the principal of Russell Elementary School in Missoula is Peter Halloran. Read more on the Montana Office of Public Instruction website →
Superintendent Elsie Arntzen Celebrates American Indian Heritage Day – In 1997, the Montana Legislature designated the fourth Friday in September as American Indian Heritage Day and stated that “all districts shall conduct appropriate exercises during the school day,” §20-1-306, MCA. Read more on the Montana Office of Public Instruction website →
Superintendent Arntzen Announces 2025 Montana Teacher of the Year – Superintendent Elsie Arntzen, along with Power School students, teachers, administrators, and representatives celebrated the 2025 Montana Teacher of the Year, Dawn Sievers. Read more on the Montana Office of Public Instruction website →
Superintendent Arntzen and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana Partner with Jason DeShaw to Support Student Mental Health – Superintendent Arntzen has partnered with Jason DeShaw and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana (BCBSMT) to sponsor another school tour to 10 Montana high schools this fall. Read more on the Montana Office of Public Instruction website →
CSI Enforcement Actions podcast – The CSI Investigations and Legal team dive into real insurance fraud cases our agency prosecutes. WATCH →
Fraud in the 406 – Listen and learn from the Commissioner of Securities and Insurance about scams happening in Montana and nationwide. WATCH →
