HELENA, Montana, April 14 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release on April 13, 2021: Governor Greg Gianforte today issued an executive order prohibiting the state-sponsored development and required use of so-called vaccine passports in Montana. "I strongly encourage Montanans to get a safe, effective COVID-19 vaccine, which is our best path to protect our family and friends and get back to a more normal life," Governor Gianforte said. "Receiving one is entirely vol more PR

HELENA, Montana, April 17 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release: Montana's unemployment rate declined in March to 3.8%, the state's third consecutive month of lower unemployment rates. Nationwide, the unemployment rate was 6.0% in March. "For the third consecutive month this year, Montana has seen the benefits of a safe reopening as our unemployment rate continues its downward trend," said Governor Greg Gianforte. "As we continue to reopen and get back to normal, more PR

BOZEMAN, Montana, April 14 (TNSOps) -- Montana State University issued the following news: Montana State University Extension has recently revised one of its MontGuide fact sheets relating to long-term care and related costs. According to Marsha Goetting, MSU Extension family economics specialist, a major concern for older adults is the cost of long-term care. There are fears that costs will diminish an individual's life savings or that, if their assets become depleted by long-term illness, th more PR

BOZEMAN, Montana, April 14 (TNSPar) -- Montana State University issued the following news: Montana State University noxious weed specialists have partnered with agencies around the state to update the Montana Invasive Species Education packet, which includes curriculum geared toward students in kindergarten through eighth grade. The MISE project is aimed at increasing knowledge and awareness about invasive species that can be detrimental to Montana agriculture, recreation, economy and environme more PR

BOZEMAN, Montana, April 13 (TNSOps) -- Montana State University issued the following news: The longtime work of a Montana State University plant scientist to combat a common parasitic weed that affects farmers in nearly 20 African countries was featured last week by the BBC program Newsday. David Sands, a professor in the Department of Plant Sciences and Plant Pathology in MSU's College of Agriculture, has studied striga for more than a decade. The purple-flowered weed causes $7-10 billion in more PR

MISSOULA, Montana, April 13 (TNSAwa) -- The University of Montana issued the following news release: The University of Montana Alumni Association board of directors has announced the winners of its prestigious 2021 Grizzly of the Last Decade Awards. These awards honor outstanding UM alumni who have graduated within the past decade, excelled early in their career and shown potential for continued success. Eight exceptional alumni won the award this year. Brooke Andrus is a 2010 UM graduate wit more PR

MISSOULA, Montana, April 13 (TNSPer) -- The University of Montana issued the following news release: Award-winning journalist and editor Jan Winburn has been named the fall 2021 T. Anthony Pollner Distinguished Professor at the University of Montana's School of Journalism. Winburn has edited stories that won the Pulitzer Prize for feature writing, the Edward R. Murrow Award and the Livingston Award, among many other national honors. While in residence at the School of Journalism this fall, sh more PR