PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 6 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release on Aug. 5: In a desperate move straight from the national "Senate GOP Strategy" playbook on how to act as a losing U.S. Senate candidate, Martha McSally today followed fellow vulnerable incumbents in Maine, Iowa, Montana, and North Carolina by demanding a series of seven general election debates -- a "tactic that incumbents turn to only in times of peril." As a KTAR radio commentator observed yesterday o more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The Democratic Governors Association issued the following news on Aug. 7: Yesterday, Montana Gov. Steve Bullock announced an executive directive to ensure a safe, fair, and accessible election in November. Gov. Bullock's directive allows counties to expand vote-from-home and early voting options for the general election. This order builds on Gov. Bullock's plan for the June 2020 primary, when he also allowed counties to use vote-by-mail measures and early voting to conduc more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The Democratic Governors Association issued the following news on Aug. 6: Montana voters have rejected a statewide sales tax twice, but New Jersey millionaire Greg Gianforte doesn't care. He thinks "the fairest tax is the one you pay and I don't." Gianforte even lied to Montanans about his support for a sales tax despite being on record saying a statewide sales tax is an "ideal solution." The Democratic Governors Association launched a new website today highlighting Gianf more PR

HELENA, Montana, Aug. 6 -- Montana Attorney General Tim Fox issued the following news release on Aug. 5: The third episode of Attorney General Tim Fox's "The People's Lawyer" podcast was released today, featuring an interview between Fox and Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller. Miller is the nation's longest-serving attorney general, having been in office 37 years. "General Miller's long career in public service is both admirable and impressive," Attorney General Tim Fox said. "Because the public more PR

HELENA, Montana, Aug. 8 -- Gov. Steve Bullock, D-Montana, issued the following news release on Aug. 7: Governor Steve Bullock today announced nearly $100,000 has been awarded to 12 applicants through the Montana Farmer Student Loan Assistance Program, which was created to encourage Montana's college-educated youth to pursue a primary career in farming or ranching. The program also seeks to reduce financial stress on farm and ranch operators and promote succession planning to preserve interest  more PR

HELENA, Montana, Aug. 5 -- Gov. Steve Bullock, D-Montana, issued the following joint news release on Aug. 4: Governor Steve Bullock and the Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) today announced that over $7.5 million in grant funding has been awarded through the Montana Meat Processing Infrastructure Grant (MMPIG) programs. The grants are designed to aid small and medium-sized meat processors in responding to the COVID-19 crisis through the adaptation and advancement of meat processing infras more PR

HELENA, Montana, Aug. 7 -- Gov. Steve Bullock, D-Montana, issued the following news release on Aug. 6: Governor Steve Bullock today announced that he will direct up to $20 million in funding to the Montana University System (MUS) to support its fall semester COVID-19 strategy for testing students. "The ability of our Montana students to continue their education on campus this fall is critical to our state's future, but we must ensure that we are doing so safely - and a comprehensive testing s more PR

HELENA, Montana, Aug. 4 -- Gov. Steve Bullock, D-Montana, issued the following news release on Aug. 3: Governor Steve Bullock today announced that the state has secured a Federal Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from FEMA to assist with costs associated with fighting the Falling Star Fire in Stillwater and Yellowstone Counties. "It is always challenging when homes are threatened by wildfire. Crews are working around the clock to fight for the safety of Montanan's lives and property," said Go more PR

HELENA, Montana, Aug. 7 -- Gov. Steve Bullock, D-Montana, issued the following news release on Aug. 6: Governor Steve Bullock today issued a directive to ensure all eligible Montanans can safely vote in the 2020 November general election by allowing counties to expand voting by mail and early voting. Whether or not they provide mail ballots, all counties will be required to offer in person voting opportunities and take precautions to ensure Montanans have the option to register or vote safely.  more PR

HELENA, Montana, Aug. 4 -- Gov. Steve Bullock, D-Montana, issued the following news release on July 31: Governor Steve Bullock and First Lady Bullock, in partnership with Montana No Kid Hungry, announced today a total of $212,500 in grant funds awarded to the following organizations for continued operation of food support programs in the wake of COVID-19: * Dutton Brady School - $5,000 * Boys & Girls Club of the Flathead - $60,000 * Polson School District - $25,000 * Lewistown Public School more PR

HELENA, Montana, Aug. 5 -- Gov. Steve Bullock, D-Montana, issued the following news release on Aug. 4: Governor Steve Bullock and Lt. Governor Mike Cooney today sent a letter urging the U.S. Census Bureau to continue 2020 Census operations through its extended deadline of October 31 to get an accurate count for Montana while allowing for continued health and safety measures to slow the spread of COVID-19. "Montana is not alone in experiencing deep and unprecedented effects of the COVID-19 pand more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- The Republican Governors Association issued the following news release on Aug. 3: RGA Right Direction PAC, an organization supported by the Republican Governors Association (RGA), today launched a new statewide television, radio, and digital ad campaign in the Montana governor's race. The ads put a spotlight on Cooney's history of growing government and supporting over $850 million in tax and fee increases for Montanans in his 44-year political career. With over 100,000 M more PR

MISSOULA, Montana, Aug. 8 -- The University of Montana issued the following news release: Every University of Montana student at some point in their college career attends Orientation and classes in the Urey Lecture Hall. Perhaps it's no surprise, then, that after several decades of use, the venerable underground hall was due for a makeover. This summer, the south section of Urey underwent extensive renovations that included carpet to cover the existing concrete floor, new upholstered seats an more PR