61 New Officers Graduate from the Montana Law Enforcement Academy
HELENA – Sixty-one new officers who will serve in 36 agencies across the state graduated today from the Montana Law Enforcement Academy (MLEA) within 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 was in attendance to congratulate and address the graduates. "I’m confident that today’s graduates are ready to face the challenges ahead of them as they begin their careers in law enforcement and I’m proud of what they have already...
Attorney General Knudsen Challenges Biden's Ban on LNG Exports
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen, along with 15 other attorneys general, has filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration's ban on new liquified natural gas (LNG) exports. In a statement, the attorneys general highlighted the detrimental impact of the ban, stating, "Not only will the LNG Export Ban cause Plaintiff States direct harm such as loss of jobs and revenue streams tied to LNG, but it will also have detrimental ripple effects on their economies and communities."The ban, implemented in January by President Biden and the Department of Energy, has raised...
GOP U.S. Senate candidate for Montana: 'Montanans want safe streets, a secure border that ends illegal immigration'
U.S. Senate Republican candidate Tim Sheehy said on X that "Montanans want safe streets," border security that "ends illegal immigration," and for "criminals to be held accountable." According to Federal Newswire, the increase in fentanyl distribution and overdoses in Montana, along with human and drug trafficking, are linked to cartel smuggling operations.
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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.