DENVER, Colorado, Dec. 15 -- The American Indian College Fund issued the following news: During the onset of the pandemic in 2020, Stone Child College (SCC) received a TCU-Head Start partnership grant, To Come Together for our Children, to partner with three Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) and the University of Montana-Western (UMW) to deliver post-secondary programs in Early Childhood Education (ECE) to early educators. UMW delivers its ECE bachelor's degree program asynchronously onli more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Dec. 16 (TNSfund) -- Emory University's School of Law issued the following news release: Emory Law's Volunteer Clinic for Veterans will increase its support of Georgia veterans next year by hiring another staff attorney, funded by a grant from the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation. The clinic was one of 14 organizations that earned funding in 2022 from the foundation's Overwatch Fund, which distributed its $1 million budget to charitable entities that provide "opportunities,  more PR

HELENA, Montana, Dec. 17 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release on Dec. 16, 2022: Governor Greg Gianforte today announced the number of Montanans working in November hit a new all-time high, according to data from the Montana Department of Labor and Industry and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). "With our pro-business, pro-growth, pro-jobs policies, and the hard work of Montanans, more Montanans are working and thriving in good-paying jobs than ever befor more PR

HELENA, Montana, Dec. 15 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release on Dec. 14, 2022: Approving the recommendations of the Communications Advisory Commission, Governor Greg Gianforte today announced a $309 million investment to expand access to reliable broadband for 62,000 families, small businesses, farms, and ranches in Montana. "Today's a great day for Montana," Governor Gianforte said. "Our historic, $309 million investment in broadband expansion will create new  more PR

HELENA, Montana, Dec. 17 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release on Dec. 16, 2022: Governor Greg Gianforte today prohibited the use of TikTok on state equipment and for state business in Montana. In a memo to Chief Information Officer Kevin Gilbertson and executive agency directors, the governor cited TikTok's practice of harvesting expansive amounts of data from its users' devices and offering this information to the Chinese Communist Party. "Government's chief r more PR

HELENA, Montana, Dec. 17 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release on Dec. 16, 2022: Governor Greg Gianforte today announced Amazon's first facility in Montana is currently under construction in Missoula. Representing Amazon's first major investment in Montana, the new facility will create more than 100 new jobs. "Today's a great day for Montana as we welcome Amazon to the Treasure State," Governor Greg Gianforte said. "We're thrilled Amazon has recognized Montana's  more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Dec. 15 (TNSsro) -- The Minnesota Utilities Commission issued the following decision involving Great Plains Natural Gas Co., Dakota Electric Association, City of North Branch Water & Light and East Central Energy: * * * INTRODUCTION DECISION ITEMS 1. Details 2022-254 * G004/M-22-157 Great Plains Natural Gas Co., a Division of Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. In the Matter of Great Plains Natural Gas Company Annual Report on Incentive Compensation and Refund Plan. Should  more PR

HELENA, Montana, Dec. 14 -- Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen issued the following news release on Dec. 13, 2022: Fifty-six new officers who will serve in 30 agencies across the state graduated today from the Montana Law Enforcement Academy (MLEA), which is part of the Montana Department of Justice. MLEA provides basic and advanced training for state, county, city, and tribal law enforcement officers throughout the state. Attorney General Austin Knudsen addressed the class and presented  more PR

HELENA, Montana, Dec. 14 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release on Dec. 13, 2022: In spite of the opposition from both Montana's Republicans in Congress, the Respect for Marriage Act will be signed into law by President Joe Biden later this afternoon, enshrining marriage equality protections for Americans with the landmark equality bill. Representative Matt Rosendale and Senator Steve Daines were among the 169 GOP representatives and 36 GOP senators who voted against more PR

HELENA, Montana, Dec. 16 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: On Wednesday, Governor Gianforte signed off on a $308 million list of grants for high speed internet expansion across Montana. The money, which originated from President Biden's American Rescue Plan Act, was available to telecom companies who bid for grants to expand their coverage in underserved parts of the state. However, instead of using it to support local Montana businesses, the Governor's administ more PR

BOZEMAN, Montana, Dec. 14 (TNSconf) -- Montana State University issued the following news release: Dmitry Muratov, a free speech activist and 2021 recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize, will speak at Montana State University about freedom of speech, the Russia-Ukraine war and his experiences risking his life for journalistic integrity in the face of government opposition. The event, hosted by the MSU Leadership Institute, is scheduled for Feb. 22 at 7:30 p.m. in the Strand Union Building ballroom more PR