Government News & Events

“Just like Montana families have to make tough decisions about finances in these times, so does state government,” said Governor Brian Schweitzer. “We will continue to be accountable for every dollar.”

"These are tougher times," Gov. Brian Schweitzer said Tuesday. "We’re going to ask you to do more and pay you the same."

The updated book, based on 2009 legislation, is the first that deals exclusively with municipal and county government in the Big Sky State. The authors examine the architecture, politics and needed reforms of Montana’s local governments within the context of the American federal system and within the constitutional framework of Montana state government.

"Without its own set of rules, the state might end up having to enforce rules that would be harmful to Montanans and Montana businesses. Going ahead with state rules, as proposed by the Board of Environmental Review, would ensure that regulations on Montanans would be less onerous." Richard Opper, director of the state Department of Environmental Quality

"It doesn’t matter what party the legislature is. They want to spend every last dime." Governor Brian Schweitzer

Could the Governor be heading to DC in the next few months?

The Democratic governor said he was implementing a section of the state law as a precautionary measure. That law gives the governor the authority to reduce the executive branch by up to 10 percent if projected general-fund budget reserves fall below a certain level.

Dunne’s use of that technology _ and the broadband Internet connection supporting it _ is an example of what he touts as the key to Vermont’s economic future as he campaigns for the 2010 Democratic nomination for governor.

"It gives us a great deal of pride that when 48 states zigged, we zagged," the Democratic governor said in a recent interview. "We were certainly not visionaries, but when times were good, we put money aside to get through this current downturn.

Governor Brian Schweitzer today announced that the taxpayers will keep $4.5 million in the bank as a result of not renovating the Receiving Hospital Building on the Montana State Hospital Campus.