WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The Democratic Governors Association issued the following news: A new poll from the University of Montana revealed that only 37% of Montanans feel that leading Republican gubernatorial candidate, Greg Gianforte, has done a good job in Congress. Gianforte is significantly less popular than Gov. Steve Bullock and every other member of the Montana federal delegation. Montana political analyst Lee Banville said Gianforte's numbers indicate he is a "polarizing figure" in the  more PR

HELENA, Montana, Feb. 26 -- Montana Attorney General Tim Fox issued the following news release: Attorney General Tim Fox announced Montana has joined a bipartisan, multistate investigation of JUUL Labs. The 39-state coalition is investigating JUUL's marketing and sales practices, including its targeting of youth, claims regarding nicotine content, and statements regarding risks, safety, and effectiveness as a smoking cessation device. "E-cigarettes are often marketed to kids as harmless, with  more PR

HELENA, Montana, Feb. 26 -- Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance Matt Rosendale issued the following news release: * * * - Most Flood Insurance Policies Have a 30-Day Waiting Period * * * Insurance Commissioner Matt Rosendale is advising Montanans to prepare for spring flooding by purchasing flood insurance well in advance of warmer temperatures and snowmelt. Flood insurance policies typically do not take effect until 30 days after purchase, so people should plan ahead for prope more PR

HELENA, Montana, Feb. 27 -- The Montana Department of Commerce issued the following news release on Feb. 26: * * * - Almost $300,000 will Support Plans in Nine Communities to Strengthen Tourism and Local Economies Across eastern Montana * * * The Montana Department of Commerce announced a second round of grant awards to support efforts from nine communities to promote long-term tourism and economic development in eastern Montana. A total of $297,829 will be awarded through the Eastern Monta more PR

HELENA, Montana, Feb. 28 -- The Montana Department of Commerce issued the following news release: * * * - New Report Shows Montana SBDCs Across the State Supported Launch of 61 New Businesses, 2,300 Jobs in 2019 * * * The Montana Department of Commerce released a new report showing that Montana Small Business Development Centers supported more than 2,300 jobs last year through assisting small business growth across the state. "Small businesses strengthen local economies, create jobs and con more PR

HELENA, Montana, Feb. 25 -- Gov. Steve Bullock, D-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * - Bullock asks Senator Daines and Congressman Gianforte to join in requesting the restoration of the budget and procure the C130Js - National Governors Association and Adjutants General Association express opposition to reprogramming * * * Governor Steve Bullock today called out the Trump Administration for turning its back on citizen Airmen by failing to support the modernization and safety  more PR

BOZEMAN, Montana, Feb. 28 [TNSgrants] -- Montana State University issued the following news: A program at Montana State University that is designed to help Native Americans succeed in nursing has received a grant worth $2.1 million that will be used to support nursing students. MSU's Caring for Our Own Program in the College of Nursing, or CO-OP, received the grant renewal from the Indian Health Service. The five-year grant will support 10 American Indian nursing students per year with funds f more PR

BOZEMAN, Montana, Feb. 26 -- Montana State University issued the following news: A top official from the United Nations Foundation will lecture at Montana State University on March 3 about how to create a sustainable future. Micah Spangler will lecture about "How Can We Achieve a Sustainable Future by 2045?" from 4 to 5 p.m. in Ballroom D in the Strand Union Building on MSU's campus. The event is free and open to the public. Spangler will lead a discussion about the current state of the plane more PR

BOZEMAN, Montana, Feb. 27 [TNSgeneralresearch] -- Montana State University issued the following news on Feb. 26: When Gregory Gilpin was getting his first driver's license in 1992, the process was pretty simple. There was a 20-question multiple choice test to get a permit. After a month, he went back, took a driving test and got a full unrestricted license. "That's very different from today," said Gilpin, head of the Department of Agricultural Economics and Economics in Montana State Universit more PR

BOZEMAN, Montana, Feb. 29 -- Montana State University issued the following news on Feb. 28: The Montana State University Initiative for Regulation and Applied Economic Analysis will host its fourth annual policy conference with a focus on how technological innovations are transforming regulatory framework. "Innovation and Regulation: Understanding the Impacts of Technological Innovation and Regulation and Their Effects on Research and Development, Economic Growth, and the Environment," will be more PR

MISSOULA, Montana, Feb. 29 -- The University of Montana issued the following news release: The University of Montana will seek funding during the 2021 session of the Montana Legislature for safety upgrades, building renovations and new construction. Proposed projects have been submitted to the Montana University System Board of Regents for the state's long-range building program (LRBP) in preparation for the 67th session of the Legislature. The Regents will learn about the proposals for the Mo more PR