News Category: Montana Governor Greg Gianforte

Montana Governor Gianforte Says He Will Sign Anti-LGBTQ+ “Religious Freedom” Bill Into Law

“Montana will not truly be open for business until it is open for all, and as Governor he has a responsibility to uphold the values of fairness, dignity, and equality for all Montanans.”

Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte Appoints Kevin Gilbertson New State CIO

Gilbertson, who began his new role yesterday, will focus his efforts on assisting state agencies in improving customer service practices and modernizing technology used within state government.

Gianforte administration proposes $250M broadband expansion plan

If Montana doesn’t modernize its Internet infrastructure, it won’t be able to compete for businesses of the future, which will rely more and more on higher speeds of electronic data transfer, said Commerce Director Scott Osterman.

Montana Governor Greg Gianforte signs bill giving himself power to fill judicial vacancies across Montana

Gov. Greg Gianforte signed into a law Tuesday a bill that gives him mostly unfettered ability to fill supreme and district court vacancies.

Friday Flash 3/12/21 Montana Department of Commerce

We encourage you to support your local businesses when possible. If you are interested in locally sourced ingredients, check out this list of our Taste our Place members and savor Montana flavor. You can also find Made in Montana producers and retailers in your area by visiting MADEINMONTANAUSA.com.

Montana joins 11 red states in suing Biden over Green New Deal emissions costs

“The power to regulate is the power to destroy, and our Constitution does not vest in the president the unilateral authority to regulate virtually every aspect of the American economy,” the states say in their complaint.

Montana Governor Removes State-Wide Mask Requirements But Keeps State Employees Masked

In an email to state employees on Feb. 12, Montana Department of Administration Director Misty Ann Giles announced state employees must continue wearing masks while interfacing with the public or while in common areas of State-owned or -leased buildings. Visitors and contractors in State offices must also continue to wear masks.

Guns coming to campus (and nearly everywhere else): Permitless concealed carry of firearms now legal in Montana

“Gun control measures don’t prevent criminals from perpetuating violence or crime,” said Gianforte. “Gun control measures step on the rights of law abiding citizens and our Second Amendment is very clear, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.”

How we measure internet access is broken in America, and the FCC wants to fix it – How Fast Does The Internet Need To Be In Montana

Having an accurate map of internet access is extremely important. One of the FCC’s priorities is to close the “digital divide” by increasing access to the internet in low-income and rural communities.

It’s Important to Improve the Montana Media Act – The Montana Film Coalition

The Montana film industry experienced its strongest production year in history in 2020. The MEDIA Act, enacted in July of 2019, drove production volumes to new heights in 2020.