MISSOULA, Montana, Feb. 2 (TNSRes) -- The University of Montana issued the following news release: As whitebark pine across the West rapidly die from a fungus, beetles and human-altered fire landscapes - all accelerated by a changing climate - a new film on MontanaPBS gives viewers a flicker of hope for the survival of this iconic tree species. "Ghost Forests," produced by University of Montana journalism alumna Breanna McCabe, premieres at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, on MontanaPBS and online at more PR

HELENA, Montana, Feb. 5 -- Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen issued the following news release: Montana's Attorney General Austin Knudsen has joined a coalition of attorneys general from 47 states, the District of Columbia and five U.S. territories in a $573 million settlement with one of the world's largest consulting firms, McKinsey & Company, resolving investigations into the company's role in working for opioid companies, helping those companies promote their drugs, and profiting from more PR

HELENA, Montana, Feb. 3 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release on Feb. 2, 2021: Governor Greg Gianforte today announced the following appointments. Board of Horseracing * John Hayes, Great Falls. Hayes serves on the Board of Directors for the Great Falls Turf Club. He is also the director of the Cascade County Tavern Association. * Jody Smith, Miles City. Smith, a lifelong resident of Montana, grew up on a cattle and sheep ranch in Volborg. Smith and her family  more PR

HELENA, Montana, Feb. 2 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release on Feb. 1, 2021: Governor Greg Gianforte announced today that the first Good Neighbor Authority (GNA) Timber Sale in Lincoln County is scheduled to begin operations this month. "The Good Neighbor Authority Timber Sale in Libby is a promising step forward as we work to more actively manage our federal lands. I'm committed to increasing our use of the Good Neighbor Authority so we can have healthier fore more PR

HELENA, Montana, Feb. 3 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release on Feb. 2, 2021: Governor Greg Gianforte today announced he received federal approval to redirect 19,500 unused COVID-19 vaccine doses to vulnerable Montanans. "Every dose Montana receives is critical, which is why I promised you in my first week in office that we wouldn't let vaccines sit on shelves. Today, we're following through on that promise," Governor Gianforte said. "By working together, we can more PR

HELENA, Montana, Feb. 4 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2021: Republicans on the Senate Administration committee voted to block union member employees from having the freedom to choose to pay their union dues by automatic withdrawal from their paycheck. Republican Senator Regier SD 3 from Kalispell sponsored SB 89. "This Republican bill takes away the freedom of working people to decide how to distribute their own money when using payroll deductions more PR

HELENA, Montana, Feb. 2 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: Fake rancher and real east coast real estate developer Rep. Matt Rosendale has misled DC insiders by indicating he is a "farmer that owns cows." In a tweet from the US House of Representatives Natural Resources Committee, Rosendale is described as having "a working ranch in Eastern Montana where he discovered herding cattle was easier than herding legislators." Since 2013 Rosendale has claimed to be a Mo more PR

BOZEMAN, Montana, Feb. 4 -- Montana State University issued the following news: According to Montana State University Extension, some Montanans can qualify for state and federal tax credits that may provide funds for working families with children who have faced dire financial consequences during the COVID-19 pandemic. Marsha Goetting, MSU Extension family economics specialist, said Montanans should look into the earned income tax credit, the federal government's largest program for helping wo more PR

BOZEMAN, Montana, Feb. 2 (TNSPer) -- Montana State University issued the following news: After a national search, Montana State University has chosen Ryan Knutson as its vice president for information technology and chief information officer. Knutson currently serves as chief information officer for the Sioux Falls Public Schools. In that role he oversees a team with responsibility for providing the technology infrastructure supporting 25,000 students, 3,000 staff and teachers and more than 30 more PR

HELENA, Montana, Feb. 6 -- Montana State University issued the following news: Grant applications are now being taken for program proposals that help Montana high school students prepare for college or careers through a partnership between the Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation, the Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education and the Office of Public Instruction. The iGraduate Montana 2021-22 Challenge Fund is accepting grant applications from schools, community organizations, tribal  more PR

BOZEMAN, Montana, Feb. 4 (TNSRes) -- Montana State University issued the following news: A statewide survey conducted by Montana State University researchers during the COVID-19 pandemic determined that food security -- or having consistent access to enough food for an active, healthy life -- has decreased substantially among Montanans. At the same time, anxiety and other feelings of mental distress are on the rise. The survey results, released in December under the title "The Impact of COVID- more PR

MISSOULA, Montana, Feb. 4 -- The University of Montana issued the following news release: Pursue Your Passions, the University of Montana's women's entrepreneurship and leadership program, is offering two new and one returning online course this spring. All courses are open to the public, as well as UM students. Although the classes are designed for women, anyone can enroll. "Women can be more risk averse or less likely to speak up than their male counterparts," said Morgan Slemberger, directo more PR

MISSOULA, Montana, Feb. 2 (TNSRep) -- The University of Montana issued the following news release: Area researchers have found two clear western Montana lakes - Flathead and Whitefish - generate home values that result in upwards of $3 billion in tax revenues for local and state governments. The study was conducted by the University of Montana's Flathead Lake Biological Station and the Whitefish Lake Institute. "We sought to economically quantify the aesthetic benefits landowners derive from  more PR