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Daines sponsors bill to defund colleges, universities that promote antisemitism

News from the office of Senator Daines U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines announced on Dec. 14, he is cosponsoring legislation to defund colleges and universities that promote antisemitism. The “Stop Antisemitism on College Campuses Act” would rescind federal education funding for colleges and universities that peddle antisemitism or authorize, fund or facilitate events that promote violent antisemitism. “Antisemitism has no place in America, much less on our college campuses and is a rot that will destroy the fabric of our country from within,” said Daines.“Unfortunately, not only have we seen just how pervasive antisemitism is on our colleg...


Incentive to boost childcare workforce, access to child care Incentive to boost childcare workforce, access to child care

News from DPHHS HELENA — Together with Department of Public Health and Human Services’ Director Charlie Brereton, Governor Greg Gianforte recently announced $3 million in incentives to boost Montana’s childcare workforce. “Montana’s childcare providers support our hard-w...


Bill to bring semiconductor manufacturing back to the U.S. passes senate

News from the office of Senator Jon Tester U.S. SENATE — The U.S. Senate unanimously passed Senator Jon Tester’s bipartisan legislation to bring manufacturing jobs back to America and keep the American economy competitive with foreign adversaries by making it easier to attract international ...


Montana Transparency Project announces Jan. 3, 2024, launch

HELENA — Government transparency is getting another watchdog in Montana with the creation and launch of the Montana Transparency Project (MTP), a non-profit, nonpartisan initiative dedicated to helping organizations and individuals prepare and keep track of public information requests, educating local ...


CSKT statement regarding illegal taking of eagles

PABLO — The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes (CSKT) of the Flathead Reservation are aware of the recent indictment of two individuals for federal crimes related to illegal taking of eagles on the Flathead Reservation.  CSKT Fish and Game Conservation officers initiated the investigation,...


2024 Lake County candidate filing dates announced

SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICTS:  File with the Election Office    •    Filings Begins – Dec. 14, 2023  •    Filing Ends – Feb. 12, 2024  •    Write in filing for Special Purpose Districts closes on     &nbs...


Local Rep. Linda Reksten appointed to Montana 250th Commission

News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — Governor Greg Gianforte today announced his appointments to Montana’s 250th Commission. The commission is charged with planning and implementing a state program to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States in 2026...


Two Lake County students nominated to military academies

News from the office of Senator Tester U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Jon Tester recently announced he is nominating two Lake County students to the country’s four prestigious military service academies. Tester selected a total of 24 students based on their academic accomplishments, extracurr...


Biden’s climate agenda creates energy poverty in tribal nations

U.S. SENATE — The White House is hosting its Tribal Nations Summit this week, and it’s important to note that the administration’s climate policy is bankrupting the tribes it claims to help. The president is sure to promise, as he has at previous summits, that his administration “w...


ServeMontana Awards open for nominations

News from Montana Governor’s Office of Community Service HELENA —The Governor’s Office of Community Service (GOCS) has announced it is accepting nominations for the annual ServeMontana Awards. In partnership with Montana’s Credit Unions, these awards recognize Montana citizens...


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