HELENA, Montana, Oct. 2 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release on Oct. 1: Today, as Senator Steve Daines voted against protecting Montanans with pre-existing conditions, the Montana Democratic Party released a new video slamming him for misrepresenting his abysmal healthcare record. Daines' cruel vote came just hours after he released a campaign ad saying he has "always fought to protect Montanans with pre-existing conditions." Once again, Daines is lying to Montanan more PR

KALISPELL, Montana, Sept. 29 (TNSGra) -- Flathead Valley Community College issued the following news release: Flathead Valley Community College has received $387,500 for two new projects that support workforce development and remote education delivery in Montana. The funding comes from Montana's portion of the Governor's Emergency Education Relief Fund (GEERF), which was established earlier this year by the Education Stabilization Fund through the CARES Act. In partnership with Miles Community more PR

HELENA, Montana, Oct. 3 -- Montana Attorney General Tim Fox issued the following news release on Oct. 2: A bipartisan coalition of 40 attorneys general sent a letter yesterday urging Congress to enact new consumer protection measures for airline industry customers, whether as part of a financial relief package, or in separate legislation, as soon as possible. America's passenger and cargo airline industry received nearly $60 billion in federal stimulus funding through the Coronavirus Aid, Reli more PR

HELENA, Montana, Oct. 1 -- Montana Attorney General Tim Fox issued the following news release on Sept. 30: The seventh episode of Attorney General Tim Fox's "The People's Lawyer" podcast was released today, featuring an interview between Fox and North Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem. Stenehjem, who served in the North Dakota House and Senate for a total of 24 years before being elected attorney general, talks about how his legislative experience impacted his perspective on the duties o more PR

HELENA, Montana, Oct. 1 -- Gov. Steve Bullock, D-Montana, issued the following news release on Sept. 30: Governor Steve Bullock today announced the state sold $52.2 million in bonds to continue moving forward with infrastructure projects across the state and refinanced $32.4 million in bonds to take advantage of lower interest rates and save taxpayer dollars. "By selling bonds today we are moving forward with critical projects across the state and supporting the Montana economy by continuing t more PR

HELENA, Montana, Oct. 1 -- Gov. Steve Bullock, D-Montana, issued the following statement on Sept. 30: * * * Governor Steve Bullock today issued the following statement regarding a decision by the United States District Court for the District of Montana that affirms the decisions by local counties to expand vote by mail and early voting in Montana for the November election. "There is nothing more sacred in our democracy than the right to vote, and no duty of government more important than to k more PR

HELENA, Montana, Sept. 29 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: The Billings Gazette is reporting that New Jersey millionaire Greg Gianforte is attacking Montana working families and organized labor to raise money for his stagnant campaign for governor. In a fundraising appeal sent this week, Gianforte's campaign said, "Mike Cooney promised that he would NOT sign any right-to-work legislation and force hardworking Montanans like you to join unions and pay dues agai more PR

HELENA, Montana, Sept. 29 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: On Friday, Governor Steve Bullock scored a massive victory for Montana's public lands - winning a lawsuit to remove William Perry Pendley from his role as Acting Director of the Bureau of Land Management. Pendley, who has "argued for selling off almost all public lands," has served illegally in the role for over a year. Now, thanks to Governor Bullock's leadership, Pendley is forced to pack his bags. M more PR

HELENA, Montana, Sept. 29 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: This week, Secretary of Veterans' Affairs Robert Wilkie is visiting Montana for the first time since taking office - coming in the midst of a high-stakes Senate race and just a few days before Montanans begin voting. Much like Senator Steve Daines has failed to hold town halls during his time in the Senate, Wilkie is refusing to participate in public events during his trip and give all Montana veterans  more PR

HELENA, Montana, Oct. 2 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: In an interview with MTN News, Lt. Gov. Mike Cooney laid out his vision for "maintaining and improving" Montana's public education system, which he called, "the backbone of our economy" and a "top priority" for his administration. Cooney also slammed his opponent - New Jersey millionaire and private school benefactor Greg Gianforte - over his support for "stealing money... from public education and mov[ more PR

HELENA, Montana, Oct. 3 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: A year has passed since farmers in Northeastern Montana got hit by a devastating season of crop losses, yet their much-needed disaster relief from the Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity Program Plus (WHIP+) has yet to be delivered. This week, Senator Jon Tester sent a letter demanding answers from the Trump Administration as to why they have failed to deliver these crucial payments. Notably missing from the more PR

HELENA, Montana, Oct. 1 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: Reports have surfaced that contradict Senator Daines' claims about his time in China helping set up factories for an American corporation. Daines has a well-documented history of misleading Montanans on his record, from protections for pre-existing conditions and public lands, to COVID-19 relief -- and his time in China is no different. Reporting at the time shows that the company's "Strengthening Global more PR

HELENA, Montana, Oct. 1 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: In a new AARP survey, Senator Steve Daines said, "I'll always protect Medicare for our seniors...I strongly oppose any effort to cut spending for this program." But Daines has repeatedly voted to undermine Medicare and other vital programs that Montana's seniors rely on. While in the Senate, Daines voted in favor of cutting hundreds of billions of dollars in funding for Medicare, to raise the eligibility more PR

HELENA, Montana, Sept. 29 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: Fake Rancher Maryland Matt Rosendale again is refusing to meet with the Montana Farmers Union, after already blowing them off last May. During the primary, Rosendale passed on an invitation to participate in a forum hosted by the MFU, citing "scheduling conflicts," and reassuring voters that he has "deep ties to the agricultural community." Rosendale was no doubt referring to his numerous claims of bei more PR

HELENA, Montana, Oct. 3 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: Just one day after Lt. Gov. Mike Cooney took Greg Gianforte to task for positioning his stock portfolio to profit from the COVID-19 pandemic, Roll Call is reporting that Greg Gianforte has been filing "nebulous" and "opaque financial disclosures." According to the independent watchdog Public Citizen, a filing like Gianforte's "gives the public the impression that the member of Congress is trying to conce more PR

HELENA, Montana, Oct. 1 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: After being accused by Republican Attorney General Tim Fox of insider trading, New Jersey millionaire Greg Gianforte continues to draw fire over his extensive investments in pandemic-related companies. By the numbers: * The value of pandemic-related stocks Greg Gianforte has purchased since the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis is as much as $1,422,465. * Publicly, Gianforte downplayed the virus, but pr more PR

HELENA, Montana, Sept. 30 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release on Sept. 29: Yesterday, the Montana Legislature's Indian Caucus sent a letter to Senator Steve Daines "strongly oppos[ing] the filling of this vacant seat prior to the next U.S. presidential inauguration." This comes as Daines is trying to rush through a lifetime appointment to the Supreme Court which could have devastating implications for tribal communities' access to health care. Leaders in Indian Co more PR

HELENA, Montana, Sept. 30 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: On Friday, in response to an event held by Raph Graybill with Providence St. Patrick's Hospital CEO about what the repeal of the ACA means to the Missoula community, Austin Knudsen said, he no longer wants to talk about his campaign promise to join the lawsuit to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA). "Knudsen was in part spurred to run for attorney general because he believed Fox didn't go far enough t more PR

HELENA, Montana, Sept. 29 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: A new story from E&E News highlights the backlash against Senator Steve Daines for falsely claiming credit for the Yellowstone Gateway Protection Act. After Daines released an ad depicting himself as instrumental in the bill's passage, members of the Yellowstone Gateway Business Coalition responded, "That bill didn't pass because of Steve Daines; it passed in spite of him." Daines refused to sign onto t more PR

HELENA, Montana, Oct. 2 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: A new Missoulian op-ed from State Representative Kim Abbott calls out Maryland Matt Rosendale for his dishonest attempts to take credit for a reinsurance program that he threatened to derail with "requests [that] were repeatedly in violation of the law and CMS regulations designed to protect consumers." Rosendale's attacks on the program are consistent with his long record of undermining access to afford more PR

HELENA, Montana, Oct. 2 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release on Oct. 1: Today, Senator Steve Daines is scheduled to meet with President Trump's Supreme Court nominee -- who poses a dire threat to Montanans' access to health care. Legal scholars have said that supporters of the Affordable Care Act "should be concerned" about Amy Coney Barrett's record of skepticism towards the law. Daines is focused on rushing through her appointment despite the fact that Americans h more PR

MISSOULA, Montana, Oct. 2 (TNSMon) -- The University of Montana issued the following news release: During a time when access to health care is more vital than ever, the Montana Geriatric Education Center at the University of Montana will help provide telehealth services to older patients, thanks to new CARES funding. The interdisciplinary center will use the $91,000 from the Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program CARES funding to provide training for Montana health professionals, higher educa more PR

LAME DEER, Montana, Oct. 2 -- The National Congress of American Indians issued the following joint statement with five organizations on Oct. 1: National Indigenous Women's Resource Center, StrongHearts Native Helpline, Alaska Native Women's Resource Center, Indian Law Resource Center, and Friends Committee on National Legislation * * * Today marks the first day of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, which offers a critical opportunity to continue to shed light on the issue of domestic violence more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The National Republican Senatorial Committee issued the following news release: This week, as debates across the country ramp up, voters are seeing what conservative values are at stake with the Senate Majority on the line, specifically in regards to the recent Supreme Court vacancy. For Montanans, Steve Daines outlined how a conservative judge like Amy Coney Barrett can be one of Montana's last lines of defense to protect their way of life: [Daines] said Montanans want  more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 2 -- Gov. Tom Wolf, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Oct. 1: The Wolf Administration today announced that it is joining with six other states - Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Montana, Oklahoma and Wyoming - in signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) expressing a commitment to establish and implement a regional CO2 transport infrastructure plan by collaborating and leveraging resources across the participating states. "My administration is co more PR

HELENA, Montana, Sept. 30 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release on Sept. 29: Today, the Montana Democratic Party released a new video, exposing Greg Gianforte's selfish attempts to turn a profit off of the COVID-19 pandemic. Since the beginning of the crisis, Greg Gianforte has invested heavily in pandemic-related stocks, which are now worth as much as $1,422,465. Starting in January - when the COVID-19 threat first became known - Greg Gianforte invested hundreds of more PR

MISSOULA, Montana, Sept. 29 (TNSRep) -- The University of Montana issued the following news release: New University of Montana research highlights how climate change and wildfires could profoundly alter forests across the Rocky Mountains. UM scientists examined where high-severity wildfires - combined with hot, dry conditions following fire - are likely to cause shifts from ponderosa pine and Douglas-fir forests to different types of vegetation across the species' range from Montana to New Mex more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, Oct. 1 -- Gov. Jay Inslee, D-Washington, issued the following news release: Gov. Jay Inslee appointed three commissioners to the Washington State Art's Commission. Dr. Kelvin Frank, Jasmine Mahmoud and Catherine Nueva Espana are the newest members of the Commission working to support the diverse and vibrant range of artists and communities throughout Washington. Dr. Kelvin Frank has 25 years of experience working on community development and planning for Pacific Northwest  more PR