HELENA, Montana, June 11 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release on June 10, 2021: As the Montana Districting and Apportionment Commission meets today to consider public comment on criteria for the redistricting process, the Montana Democratic Party calls on GOP lawmakers in the legislature to stop their intrusions on the independence of the Commission immediately. "The GOP began attacking the Commission with their passage of HB 506, an unconstitutional bill signed in more PR

HELENA, Montana, June 12 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release on June 11, 2021: Governor Greg Gianforte today announced the disbursement of $14 million in federal funds from the American Rescue Plan Act to 34 towns and cities across the state. "The federal funds we're distributing today give local governments the authority to address the unique needs of their communities," Gov. Greg Gianforte said. "Cities and towns may use these funds to assist residents, small more PR

HELENA, Montana, June 12 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release on June 11, 2021: Governor Greg Gianforte today announced the disbursement of nearly $6.3 million in federal funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to 18 towns and cities across the state. "The ARPA funds we're distributing today provide 18 additional towns and cities with the authority to address their individual needs, whether to support those impacted by the pandemic or to invest in their i more PR

HELENA, Montana, June 8 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release on June 7, 2021: Governor Greg Gianforte today launched a website as part of the administration's new campaign to encourage Montanans, who have moved to other states, to come back home to Montana. "For too long, Montana's most valuable export has been our kids and grandkids," Gov. Gianforte said. "Our quality of life is second to none, and we're reminding former residents of what a great place Montana  more PR

HELENA, Montana, June 12 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release on June 11, 2021: Governor Greg Gianforte today toured the Willow Creek Fire site and received a briefing from incident command on the scene. "I thank our first responders who were prepared to aggressively suppress the fire and minimize its impact," said Gov. Gianforte. "After receiving the 2021 Fire Season Briefing this week, I reaffirmed the state's commitment to an aggressive initial response to wi more PR

HELENA, Montana, June 12 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: The Montana Democratic Party has made a key hire in anticipation of the 2022 midterm election cycle, rounding out their leadership team with the addition of Katherine Towell as Communications Director. Towell comes to the party with a strong background in campaign and legislative communications, including time spent with the 2016 campaign of Hillary Clinton, and in the Office of the Speaker at the New Y more PR

BOZEMAN, Montana, June 9 (TNSRes) -- Montana State University issued the following news release: From space, it is easy to see which areas of the Earth are covered in snow, but the appearance of snow on certain terrain is only part of the picture. "The goal is to understand how much snow is on the ground," said Montana State University snow hydrologist Eric Sproles. "Is it 5 inches deep or it 50 inches deep? And what's the density of that snow?" Sproles, an assistant professor in the Departme more PR

BOZEMAN, Montana, June 10 (TNSPer) -- Montana State University issued the following news release: Montana State University has named John How as its new associate vice president for University Services. How, currently MSU's director of Campus Planning, Design and Construction, was chosen for the position after a national search. He'll begin in his new role on June 14. As associate vice president, How will lead University Services, which includes Facilities Services; Campus Planning, Design an more PR

BOZEMAN, Montana, June 10 (TNSRes) -- Montana State University issued the following news release: Research shows that literacy and physical activity are both important for kids. A new, free activity at Bozeman Pond Park - a result of a partnership between Montana State University and the city of Bozeman - allows children to simultaneously read and be active. The Bozeman Pond Literacy Walk at 700 S. Fowler Ave. offers a way for kids and their families, caregivers and friends to be active while  more PR

BOZEMAN, Montana, June 10 (TNSAwa) -- Montana State University issued the following news release: Montana PBS and Montana State University staff and alumni recently won Emmy Awards for local productions at the 58th annual Northwest Regional Emmy Awards. The winners were announced Saturday, June 5, during a virtual awards gala hosted from Seattle. The Northwest Emmy Awards are a division of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. Entries in the contest came from the states of Wash more PR

JUNEAU, Alaska, June 9 (TNSRes) -- The University of Alaska-Southeast issued the following news release: On the banks of Juneau's Montana Creek, Claire Delbecq leans over a small metal strainer, sorting through the plant matter, insects, and sediment that have been collected from the water column of the nearby stream. The contents of this sample can tell us about where and when salmon are getting their food, and how altered patterns of stream flow due to climate change might affect their growth more PR

MISSOULA, Montana, June 10 (TNSOps) -- The University of Montana issued the following news release: University of Montana Professor Cara Nelson is leading an international effort to define guiding principles for a new United Nations initiative that aims to reverse the degradation of global ecosystems. The UN launched its Decade on Ecosystem Restoration initiative June 4 with nine guiding principles for ecosystem restoration. "The launch of the Decade on Ecosystem Restoration is an unparallele more PR

MISSOULA, Montana, June 9 (TNSRes) -- The University of Montana issued the following news release: As tourism goes, 2020 will be a memorable year for only one thing -COVID-19's detrimental impact on economies that depend on travel and tourism across the U.S. and world. Montana was no exception as its out-of-state visitation was down about 12% over the previous year, said researchers at the University of Montana's Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research (ITRR). The state still fared much  more PR

MISSOULA, Montana, June 12 (TNSRes) -- The University of Montana issued the following news release: Those in love with the outdoors can spend their entire lives chasing that perfect campsite. New University of Montana research suggests what they are trying to find. Will Rice, a UM assistant professor of outdoor recreation and wildland management, used big data to study the 179 extremely popular campsites of Watchman Campground in Utah's Zion National Park. Campers use an online system to reser more PR

CHEYENNE, Wyoming, June 9 -- Gov. Mark Gordon, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: Wyoming and Montana have filed their response to the federal Solicitor General of the United States in their coal port original action case. Governor Gordon directed Wyoming to challenge policies in Washington State to defend Wyoming's sovereignty. The two states argue that the State of Washington's discriminatory policies against the coal industry are continuing, and only the Supreme Court of the Unite more PR