MISSOULA, Montana, June 2 (TNSAwa) -- The University of Montana issued the following news release: The world awaits for five outstanding University of Montana students, who recently were awarded Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships. The prestigious awards help students fund study or internships abroad. The UM 2021 Gilman Scholars are Alec Bartell, a freshman from Lynchburg, Virginia, bound for Japan; Rosamond Ferguson, a junior from Helena heading to Norway; Lucy Rath, a freshman from more PR

HELENA, Montana, June 3 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: The Montana Democratic Party named the first Chair and Vice Chair of the newly formed Flathead Tribal Committee in a vote late yesterday. "We are following through on our commitment to make our state party the most inclusive of indigenous peoples in the country," said Donavon Hawk, Treasurer of the Montana Democratic Party. "These are just the first steps in a long journey: Our work will not be over unti more PR

HELENA, Montana, June 3 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release on June 2, 2021: Governor Greg Gianforte today announced the launch of a website and call center for the state's American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) program. The website, arpa.mt.gov, provides information on funding projects and grants under the purview of Montana's four ARPA commissions: water and sewer, communications, economic stabilization and workforce development, and health and human services. The s more PR

HELENA, Montana, June 3 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release on June 2, 2021: Governor Greg Gianforte today announced he is seeking public comment on applicants to the vacancy in the Eighth Judicial District (Cascade County). Members of the public can provide letters of support or other comments regarding the applicants through Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at 5 p.m. The governor has received applications from the following attorneys whose applications may be found more PR

HELENA, Montana, June 5 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: The Montana Democratic Party has become the first state party in the United States to create a formal role for American Indians that is based on the tribes' share of the population, following an unanimous vote for a rule change Friday. "Proportional representation for indigenous Montanans is another step toward making sure our communities have the representation they deserve in Helena and Washington, D.C more PR

BOZEMAN, Montana, June 4 (TNSOps) -- Montana State University issued the following news release: While some people find monthly bills easier to plan for and expect, non-monthly bills can be harder to keep track of. If not planned for properly, a bill that's due every six months, such as auto insurance, may end up on a credit card or other form of payment. To ease the burden for individuals who struggle with non-monthly bills, Montana State University Extension has a free financial planning Mon more PR

BOZEMAN, Montana, June 2 (TNSJou) -- Montana State University issued the following news release: While the coronavirus pandemic has proven once more that the tiniest germ can upset global civilization, a Montana State University team has responded by illustrating that ancient strategies used by bacteria to battle viruses can be repurposed into transformative technologies. Leveraging his lab's expertise in the bacterial immune system called CRISPR, MSU researcher Blake Wiedenheft turned the urg more PR

BOZEMAN, Montana, June 5 (TNSRes) -- Montana State University issued the following news release: A Montana State University researcher and a former MSU graduate student have been featured in a New York Times story about wildlife crossing structures, which have been advanced by MSU's Western Transportation Institute for nearly two decades. The May 31 article includes longtime WTI road ecologist Marcel Huijser discussing how the structures, in combination with wildlife fences, reduce wildlife-ve more PR

BOZEMAN, Montana, June 3 (TNSGra) -- Montana State University issued the following news release: New research at Montana State University will examine if foods that are rich in fiber, such as lentils, can help lower unhealthy bile acid levels in the body, which are associated with a range of obesity-related diseases afflicting approximately one-third of U.S. adults. The research by Mary Miles in MSU's Department of Health and Human Development is supported by a $294,000, three-year grant from  more PR

HELENA, Montana, June 4 -- Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen issued the following news release: Two more state attorneys general joined the lawsuit against President Joe Biden's unconstitutional cancelation of the Keystone XL Pipeline, Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen announced today. The lawsuit, led by Montana and Texas, seeks to have portions of Executive Order 13990 cancelling KXPL's cross-border permit declared unconstitutional and unlawful and seeks to prevent the Biden admin more PR

FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, June 2 (TNSOps) -- Northern Arizona University issued the following news: Ethan Taber was a horticulturist in Montana when the Lolo Peak Fire tore through the forests outside of Missoula. He listened as his peers argued about fires, forest health and what needed to happen to help the forests recover. No one agreed on the best fire management strategies. Taber, whose background was in botany and sustainability, didn't know either, but he was curious. When he decided to go to more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, June 3 -- The Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs issued the following news release: The Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs is pleased to announce the appointment of Olivia Burley to the newly created position of Military Spouse Liaison. Ms. Burley comes to WDVA with two decades of experience supporting military families and military spouses, most recently as the Regional Director for the national non-profit Operation Homefront, where she worked wit more PR

MACOMB, Illinois, June 4 (TNSPer) -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: To further promote Western Illinois University and its academic programs, Kynli Finley has been named as WIU's new admissions marketing coordinator, effective July 6. Finley has served as the coordinator of admissions and recruitment at Cabarrus College of Health Sciences, Concord, NC, since 2019. In this role, Finley was responsible for the recruitment of prospective students and assisting in t more PR