Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen has led a coalition of 24 attorneys general in seeking answers from the nation's top asset managers regarding their support for environmental shareholder proposals. The letter, sent Thursday to 25 asset managers, raises concerns about potential violations of fiduciary duties by these managers. The proposals in question were recommended by Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) and flagged by the environmental activist group Ceres.
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen has initiated an investigation into MSCI Inc., a prominent investment firm, over allegations of engaging in boycott, divestment, and sanctions (BDS) actions against Israel. The investigation is being conducted under Montana’s Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Act, which prohibits discriminatory business practices.
As of July 2024, Montana experienced a 21.8% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.2% increase.
Attorney General Austin Knudsen announced today the launch of a human trafficking course developed by the Montana Department of Justice to raise awareness and educate Montana students about human trafficking and online exploitation.
The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) today announced that it has received generous donations from Intrepid Credit Union and Toys for Tots to support children in foster care throughout Montana.
The Montana Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer-involved critical incident that occurred late Saturday night in Valley County.
Governor Greg Gianforte has proclaimed August 21 as Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day to honor those lost to fentanyl overdoses and raise awareness about the dangers of the drug.
State and local health officials have reported the first detections of West Nile virus (WNV) in mosquitoes for summer 2024 across four Montana counties. Six mosquito pools in Blaine, Dawson, Prairie, and Wibaux counties tested positive for WNV. The detection in mosquitoes serves as an early indicator that activity is increasing within the state, raising the risk of illness among humans.
HELENA – Attorney General Austin Knudsen is encouraging Montanans to be vigilant and take measures to protect their identity following reports that billions of records, including social security numbers and other sensitive information, may have been compromised.
The United States Supreme Court has blocked the Biden-Harris administration from enforcing its Title IX rule, which has been criticized for endangering the rights and safety of girls and young women. In response to the decision, Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen issued a statement expressing his approval.
HELENA, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte announced an investment of up to $400,000 to provide low-cost, life-saving resources across the state in response to the fentanyl and opioid crisis attributed to the Biden-Harris border policy.
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen has led a coalition of 21 attorneys general in seeking answers from online retailer Temu concerning alleged connections with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), data collection and sharing practices, and potential violations of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA).
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen has led a coalition of attorneys general in challenging the Biden-Harris administration’s voter registration initiative. The coalition argues that Executive Order 14019, signed by President Biden in 2021, unlawfully directs federal agencies to engage in voter registration activities using funds allocated by Congress.
The average VA interest rate reduction refinance loan (IRRRL) amount in Montana during the second quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $378,307, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
Concerned Veterans for America Strategic Director Chris Enget says ongoing administrative challenges within the office of Veterans Affairs (VA) have Montana military veterans “facing several obstacles to getting the care they need.”
As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Big Sky Times shows that Montana is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls’ high school sports.
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen has joined a coalition of attorneys general urging the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to implement a new rule for uniform labeling requirements on pesticide products nationwide. The proposed rule aims to streamline the process and prevent misbranding by states like California, thereby alleviating burdens on farmers across the country.
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen led a coalition of 21 attorneys general in asking the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia to uphold the national TikTok divest-or-ban legislation passed by Congress earlier this year.