HELENA — The state must ensure employees of the Public Service Commission don’t experience harassment — that’s why Gov. Greg Gianforte suspended Commissioner Brad Molnar, a lawyer for the governor argued Friday in court. “The state’s interest isn’t abstract here,” said lawyer Dale Schowengerdt, arguing for the governor. “It’s the safety and retention of the […]
Montana House Majority Leader Steve Fitzpatrick said Thursday he’s going to have to file a lawsuit to stay on the ballot after a decision from Attorney General Austin Knudsen this week affected how term limits are calculated. Fitzpatrick, who ran unopposed for re-election in the Republican primary, called the decision from the attorney general a […]
The five-soldier unit deployed under orders issued by Gov. Greg Gianforte last week to assist firefighting efforts on the historically devastating fires in and around Spokane.
Five candidates, including a former Montana Public Service Commissioner, filed applications to serve in place of Commissioner Brad Molnar, temporarily suspended from office by Gov. Greg Gianforte. Thursday, Gianforte’s office announced it is seeking comment through Aug. 20 on the applicants. The candidates are the following: Kirk Bushman of House District 48 (Billings area), who […]
Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte on Wednesday declared a disaster for the city of Glasgow in Valley County following severe flash flooding over the July 4th weekend, which damaged public infrastructure and hurt local businesses and residents. According to the Governor’s Office, multiple thunderstorms dropped more than two inches of rainfall per hour over the Glasgow area. […]
HELENA, Mont. - Governor Greg Gianforte issued a disaster declaration on Wednesday for severe flash flooding over the Fourth of July weekend. The governor's proclamation said public infrastructure was damaged and local businesses and residents were impacted as well.
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Gov. Greg Gianforte is soliciting applications for a temporary appointment to the Public Service Commission. In a news release Tuesday, Gianforte said qualified candidates must live in District 2, south-central Montana, and will serve until July 9, 2027. The governor is soliciting applications for that district after temporarily suspending Brad Molnar from the Public Service […]
BIG SKY, Mont. — Federal and state leaders in Big Sky announced a push to remove grizzly bears from the endangered species list and return more management authority to the states.
The texts were just one of seven exhibits the state is seeking to add to the administrative record in Montana's lawsuit challenging Yellowstone's 2024 Bison Management Plan.
