Report: Montana ranked No. 47 for per-capita credit card fraud reports in 2023
Montana ranked No. 47 in the country for per-capita credit card fraud reports in 2023.
New Federal Rule Transforms Oil & Gas Leasing on Public Lands
The Department of the Interior has recently unveiled a final rule aimed at overhauling the Bureau of Land Management’s oil and gas leasing regulations, signaling a significant shift towards the conservation of public lands and wildlife habitats. This move has been welcomed by various stakeholders, including conservationists, ranchers, and outdoor enthusiasts, with a particular focus on Montana, where public lands play a pivotal role in the state's lifestyle and economy.Frank Szollosi, the Executive Director of the Montana Wildlife Federation, expressed gratitude towards...
Attorney General Knudsen Welcomes Congressional Approval of National TikTok Ban
Apr 24 2024HELENA – Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen expressed his satisfaction following Congressional approval of a bill that would result in the ban of TikTok in the United States unless Chinese-owned ByteDance divests its stake in the platform. Knudsen remarked, “I’m glad to see that Congress finally acted and followed Montana’s lead to ban TikTok. The dangerous application is a spy tool for the Chinese Communist Party that poses a serious threat to our national security and puts the privacy of Americans at risk. I hope President Biden keeps his...
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Attorney General Knudsen Urges Land Board to Address Private Water Rights Issue
HELENA – Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen has called upon the Montana Board of Land Commissioners to address the issue of private water rights at their upcoming meeting. Knudsen's request stems from concerns raised by farmers and ranchers regarding the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation's (DNRC) decisions affecting private water rights on public land leased from the state.During a recent Land Board meeting, Attorney General Knudsen and other commissioners listened to the grievances of farmers and ranchers impacted by the DNRC's actions....
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Montana Attorney General signs letter to Biden, Mayorkas ‘supporting Texas’s efforts to secure the border’
Attorney General of Montana Austin Knudsen (R) joined more than two dozen state attorneys general in signing a letter to President Joe Biden and Homeland Security Security Aljandro Mayorkas in support of “Governor Abbott’s efforts to secure our border.”
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Gov. Gianforte appoints new commissioner of Department of Labor and Industry: 'I look forward to partnering with her to build a stronger future for our state'
On Aug. 10, Gov. Greg Gianforte named Sarah Swanson as the new commissioner to helm the Montana Department of Labor and Industry (DLI). Swanson was previously Director of Strategic Engagement for DLI, where she was responsible for connecting education and workforce needs.
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Gen. Thomas Bussiere: 'These measures will stay in place until I am satisfied that we are providing our missile community with a safe and clean work environment'
Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) is taking measures to tackle hazardous PCBs at Malmstrom AFB, Montana, after the Missile Community Cancer Study reveals rising health concerns, according to an Aug. 7 press release. Other bases, including Minot AFB in North Dakota, also show troubling signs.
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Analysis: Montana ranked #36 for gun sales in 2022
Montana ranked #36 for guns sales in 2022, with an estimated 134,139 guns sold, according to federal data compiled in a new report by SafeHome.org.
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ACRU’s West: Montana policy on affirmative action 'systematically racist'
Montana's policy of allowing affirmative action in areas such as public education and public employment reflects a philosophy that's "systematically racist," the executive director of the American Constitutional Rights Union (ACRU) said.
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Reps. Rosendale, Zinke vote to strike down Biden administration’s ‘pistol-brace rule’
Republican Reps. Matthew Rosendale Sr. and Ryan Zinka voted for a resolution last week to repeal a new Biden administration rule that critics say is “unconstitutional” and “onerous” in the way it regulates the ownership of stabilizing pistol braces.
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Beartooth Ranger District has closed the Greenough Lake and Parkside Trail due to aggressive bear activity
The Beartooth Ranger District closed the Greenough Lake and Parkside Trail area on May 8 due to complaints of aggressive bear activity, according to NBC Montana.
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A 19-year-old man was discovered alive after going missing for days in Glacier National Park
There is additional information available about the 19-year-old man who was located alive and "responsive" in Glacier National Park on May 8, after having been reported missing the day before, according to 7 KZBK Bozeman.
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Shed antler hunters kicked off the opening of Montana's Wildlife Management Areas
Shed antler hunters got the ball rolling on the opening of Montana's Wildlife Management Areas on May 15, according to NBC Montana.
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The North Valley Food Bank in Whitefish received a $25,000 grant from the First Interstate Bank
Last week, the North Valley Food Bank received a $25,000 grant from the First Interstate Bank, according to NBC Montana.