WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The Democratic Governors Association issued the following news: At a time when science and fact-based leadership is literally saving lives, Greg Gianforte's candidacy is uniquely dangerous. The Montana GOP's candidate for governor denied the scientific consensus that human activity has driven climate change, rejects evolution completely, and most recently touted "herd immunity" as an effective approach for combating the COVID-19 pandemic - a strategy which could cost at more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Democratic Governors Association issued the following news: Good Jobs MT, an independent organization backed by the Democratic Governors Association, released two new TV ads in Montana, "Thinks" and "Collects." As Montana's sole Congressman, Greg Gianforte has served his own interests at the expense of hard-working Montanans. The New Jersey multi-millionaire supported a statewide sales tax in Montana, but received millions in tax breaks for himself. He believes, "Th more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The Democratic Governors Association issued the following news on Sept. 24: Yesterday, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Lt. Gov. Mike Cooney, alongside the first Montanan to sign up for Medicaid expansion, called out Greg Gianforte for supporting Republican efforts to undermine the Affordable Care Act. Cooney said, "How on earth can you support ripping health care away from Montanans in the middle of a pandemic?" As Montana's sole Congressman, Gianforte voted to allow more PR

HELENA, Montana, Sept. 25 -- Montana Attorney General Tim Fox issued the following news release on Sept. 24: Attorney General Tim Fox today announced a multistate settlement with C.R. Bard, Inc., and its parent company Becton, Dickinson and Company requiring payment of $60 million to 48 states for the deceptive marketing of transvaginal surgical mesh devices. Montana alleged that C.R. Bard misrepresented or failed to adequately disclose serious and life-altering risks of surgical mesh devices,  more PR

HELENA, Montana, Sept. 24 -- Gov. Steve Bullock, D-Montana, issued the following news release on Sept. 23: Governor Steve Bullock today announced $4.2 million in additional funds have been awarded through the Montana Meat Processing Infrastructure Grant (MMPIG) program to aid small and medium-sized meat processors in responding to the COVID-19 crisis through the adaptation and advancement of meat processing infrastructure and capacity in Montana. "The meat processing infrastructure grant progr more PR

HELENA, Montana, Sept. 21 -- Gov. Steve Bullock, D-Montana, issued the following news release on Sept. 18: Governor Steve Bullock today announced Montana's unemployment rate continued its downward trend in August, dropping by 0.9 percentage points to 5.6%. Montana's unemployment rate is well below the national rate of 8.4% for August. "Montana continues to outperform the national economy in our economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic," Governor Steve Bullock said. "If we continue to come more PR

HELENA, Montana, Sept. 26 -- Gov. Steve Bullock, D-Montana, issued the following news release on Sept. 25: Governor Steve Bullock, joined by family and friends of the late Tony Schoonen, today announced new access and the renaming of another fishing access site on the Big Hole River in honor of the public lands advocate. "The list of contributions Tony made over a career dedicated to the public interest is far too great to enumerate. From block management, to Habitat Montana, to issues spanni more PR

HELENA, Montana, Sept. 26 -- Gov. Steve Bullock, D-Montana, issued the following news release on Sept. 25: Governor Steve Bullock today announced that registration is open for the 2020 Business of Outdoor Recreation Summit that will bring hundreds of industry leaders, community members and recreation and conservation groups to promote outdoor recreation in Montana. "Montana's outdoor recreation economy employs over 71,000 Montanans each year and delivers $7.1 billion in annual consumer spendin more PR

HELENA, Montana, Sept. 26 -- Gov. Steve Bullock, D-Montana, issued the following news release on Sept. 25: Governor Steve Bullock and Lt. Gov. Mike Cooney applauded a decision by a U.S. District Court yesterday evening to extend the deadline for the 2020 Census to allow more time for a complete count of Montana's residents and announced additional funding for Census outreach. "A complete count in the 2020 Census is a foundational part of shaping Montana's next decade," Governor Bullock said. " more PR

HELENA, Montana, Sept. 24 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release on Sept. 23: Today, the AARP slammed President Trump's order to suspend the payroll roll tax, citing the "uncertainty among older Americans and the general public about Social Security and its ability to pay promised benefits." Daines has been a vocal proponent of this executive order despite the devastating implications it could have on vital programs Montana's seniors rely on. This isn't the first tim more PR

HELENA, Montana, Sept. 23 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: As Wednesday's U.S. House debate -- the first of the general election -- rapidly approaches, Matt Rosendale is no doubt frantically looking for ways to spin his abysmal record on health care. Rosendale's history of attacking protections for pre-existing conditions is well-documented. Maryland Matt is also continuing his attacks on Medicaid expansion, which currently covers 90,000 Montanans across the s more PR

HELENA, Montana, Sept. 23 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: In a head-spinning reversal from 2016, Senator Steve Daines is rushing to confirm President Trump's nominee to the Supreme Court -- without even knowing who it is -- leaving health care protections for thousands of Montanans hanging in the balance. The oral arguments in the Supreme Court case to repeal the Affordable Care Act are scheduled for November 10th -- one week after Election Day -- and coverag more PR

HELENA, Montana, Sept. 25 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: As Democratic candidate for Secretary of State Bryce Bennett prepares to kick off his Montana Small Business Tour, he continues to hear from Montanans that the Stapleton-Jacobsen administration has left business owners and entrepreneurs behind. The Secretary of State should be a vehicle for Montana business owners, not a constant roadblock. But under the Stapleton-Jacobsen administration, Montanans hav more PR

HELENA, Montana, Sept. 24 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: In response to the recent U.S. Supreme Court vacancy, Lt. Gov. Mike Cooney laid out his plans to protect Montanans' access to quality, affordable health care in the event that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is overturned and Montana's Medicaid expansion is eliminated. Cooney's opponent, New Jersey millionaire Greg Gianforte, voted in support of the Republican lawsuit seeking to overturn the ACA - which  more PR

HELENA, Montana, Sept. 25 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release on Sept. 24: Lt. Gov. Mike Cooney yesterday slammed Greg Gianforte for supporting efforts to get rid of the Affordable Care Act and the protections it provides for thousands of Montanans who depend on it for access to quality, affordable health care. According to the Missoula Current, "The Republican candidate for governor Greg Gianforte has backed GOP efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act, and in J more PR

HELENA, Montana, Sept. 23 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release on Sept. 22: Today, Washington Republicans are in court trying to take away counties' ability to conduct this November's election under Montana's mail-ballot-election procedures. Republicans are suing to challenge Governor Bullock's August directive, which gave county officials the flexibility and autonomy to decide for themselves how best to administer the election in light of the challenges posed by CO more PR

HELENA, Montana, Sept. 25 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release on Sept. 24: Yesterday, President Trump refused to commit to a peaceful transition of power after Election Day if he loses - saying he believes the outcome will be decided by the Supreme Court which is why "it's very important that we have nine justices." These disturbing comments come as President Trump and his Republican allies in the Senate have moved to rush through a nominee to fill the open seat on more PR

HELENA, Montana, Sept. 24 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: In 2016, Senator Steve Daines adamantly opposed the nomination of a new Supreme Court Justice in an election year, saying "let the people speak first." Now, in a stunning display of hypocrisy, Daines has done a complete 180 even though he doesn't yet know who that nominee will be. Daines' blatant politicization of the court poses a devastating threat to Montanans' health care. Just one week after elect more PR

HELENA, Montana, Sept. 22 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: As the news of the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg broke, Senator Steve Daines was quick to issue a statement saying that "the Senate should move forward with confirming President Trump's nominee" - despite not having a clue who that nominee will be or what their qualifications are. Daines' comments stand in stark contrast to his stance four years ago when he said, "let the people more PR

HELENA, Montana, Sept. 24 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: Earlier this month, a federal judge struck down Education Secretary Betsy DeVos's May directive diverting taxpayer dollars to private schools in Montana. That directive, with Elsie Arntzen's eager support, drove an estimated $800,000 from Montana public schools to private institutions. Controversy about the legality of the guidance has circulated since its inception, but instead of preparing for the po more PR

HELENA, Montana, Sept. 23 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Montana's yearly median household income was $52,559. Greg Gianforte has now spent more than 66x that - or $3.5 million - running for governor of Montana. Last month, Gianforte spent another $1 million of his personal money - the equivalent of $33,333 per day. Since 2016, Greg Gianforte has now spent more than $13 million running for elected office in Montana. Whil more PR

HELENA, Montana, Sept. 22 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: This weekend, HuffPost published a deep dive on Greg Gianforte's alarming rejection of basic scientific principles. According to HuffPost: * Gianforte is one of the largest benefactors of a Glendive museum whose "exhibits are... dedicated to discrediting Charles Darwin's theory of evolution and promoting the idea that the Earth is just 6,000 years old, that humans and dinosaurs roamed the planet at the more PR

HELENA, Montana, Sept. 22 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: In this weekend's Attorney General debate, hosted by MTN, Democratic candidate Raph Graybill once again showed Montanans that when it comes to health care, he's the clear choice. Graybill shared his plan to defend the Affordable Care Act and reduce prescription drug prices. "The ACA is a crucial tool in our state to make us healthier and safer," he said. Graybill also said that reducing medical costs i more PR

HELENA, Montana, Sept. 25 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: In an interview early this week, Republican candidate for State Auditor Troy Downing -- seemingly unprompted -- indicated that he would work to reverse Montana's long standing laws abolishing gender discrimination in the insurance industry. Montana was the first state in the nation to pass such a law, which prevents insurance companies from arbitrarily charging individuals higher rates on the basis of  more PR

HELENA, Montana, Sept. 26 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: In a newly released ad, Mike Cooney's campaign is not mincing words about New Jersey millionaire Greg Gianforte's longstanding anti-public lands record. WATCH NOW: (https://montanademocrats.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1aa7f723f714b48fd09acb25d&id=790d739a64&e=441027409f) "On protecting public lands, Greg Gianforte is selfish, greedy, like when he sued to block access to a stream near his riverfr more PR

HELENA, Montana, Sept. 24 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release on Sept. 23: Today, the Montana Democratic Party released a new video highlighting Lt. Governor Mike Cooney's continued momentum in the most competitive governor's race in the country. Despite millions of dollars in negative advertising against him, Cooney has closed the gap in his campaign to defeat New Jersey millionaire Greg Gianforte. A new poll by one of the nation's top polling firms shows Lt. Gov more PR

HELENA, Montana, Sept. 23 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: Republican candidate for Public Service Commission Jim Brown is obscuring the facts about his residency and eligibility, according to a new report from the Bozeman Daily Chronicle. PSC candidates must be residents of the districts they're running in. Brown is claiming a cousin's home in Dillon as his primary residence, despite the fact that the house appears to be unoccupied, and that he filed officia more PR

HELENA, Montana, Sept. 25 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release on Sept. 24: Today, Republican legislative leaders will again illegitimately attempt to convene the Joint Rules Committee. There are a few things Montanans need to know. FACT: The Joint Rules Committee is an on call committee that existed during the 2019 Legislature. The 2019 Legislature was gaveled out of session 519 days ago. Several of the Republican members of the 2019 Joint Rules committee will not more PR

HELENA, Montana, Sept. 26 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: Throughout Senator Steve Daines' career in Washington D.C., he's fought for himself and corporate donors, not hard-working Montanans. From slashing taxes for massive corporations who bankroll his campaign to voting to let insurance companies deny health care for people with pre-existing conditions while pocketing thousands in campaign cash from their corporate PACs, Daines is not working for us, and Mon more PR

HELENA, Montana, Sept. 25 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: In an interview this week, Senator Steve Daines said, "the Supreme Court issue here is going to help" with his "tight" reelection race -- a stark reminder that he is more focused on his political career than serving Montanans. These comments come as Daines is rushing to confirm President Trump's nominee to the Supreme Court -- without even knowing who it is and having been adamantly opposed to the nomi more PR

MISSOULA, Montana, Sept. 25 (TNSGra) -- The University of Montana issued the following news release: The National Institutes of Health has renewed a grant to the University of Montana to continue its participation in a nationwide pediatric clinical trials network for the next five years. This network is one component of the NIH-funded Environmental Influences on Childhood Health Outcomes (ECHO) program, whose mission is to provide children in rural states such as Montana access to health-relat more PR

MISSOULA, Montana, Sept. 26 (TNSAwa) -- The University of Montana issued the following news release: The University of Montana Foundation has awarded Summerfield and Julie Baldridge the Neil S. Bucklew Presidential Service Award. The award recognizes the couple's continuous support of UM since Summerfield graduated with a degree in history in 1978 and Julie graduated with a degree in social work in 1979. The award, named for former UM President Bucklew who served from 1981 to 1986, recognizes  more PR

MOSCOW, Idaho, Sept. 24 (TNSGra) -- The University of Idaho issued the following news release: University of Idaho researchers and partner institutions have received a total of $739,619 in National Science Foundation collaborative research grants to address the under-representation of American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) students in the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) disciplines and workforce. The Cultivating Indigenous Research Communities for Leadership in Education an more PR