Montana continues to struggle with increasing amounts of drugs overdoses and drug-related crimes. Attorney General Austin Knudsen recently emphasized the influence Mexican drug cartels have had on this recent trend on Voices of Montana.
AG Knudsen Comments On Request To Reinstate Abortion Laws
As lawmakers prepare for the U.S. Supreme Court to weaken or void its landmark Roe v. Wade abortion rights decision, Nick Ehli with Kaiser Health News reports the right to privacy is written into Montana’s constitution so, even if Roe v. Wade is overturned, it wouldn’t affect the Treasure State. Attorney General Austin Knudsen has asked ...
Montana Reports Greatest Number Of Highway Patrol Recruitments In 2021
The Montana Highway Patrol is doing pretty well in getting recruits. Attorney General Austin Knudsen thinks he knows why.
Attorney General Says All Meth In Montana Now Coming From Mexico
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen recently visited the Mexican border to check on what’s being done about a drug that is the main driving source behind many of the crimes in Montana.
Challenges Against Critical Race Theory Renews Talks Of Civics Studies In Montana Schools
Civics education was partly in the spotlight in 2021 because of critical race theory. The theory’s underpinning is that systemic racism continues to exist in the U.S. and impacts opportunities for and treatment of people of color. Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen has labeled the theory discriminatory and said teaching it violates state ...
AG Knudsen Weighs In On Upcoming Supreme Court Hearing On Vaccine Mandates
It’s been announced the U.S. Supreme Court will hear legal challenges in the new year to the Biden administration’s COVID-19 vaccine mandates. Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen has joined other attorneys general in blocking them and recently on Voices of Montana shared what he thinks the justices should ultimately consider. https://north...
Montana Welcomed Numerous New Police Officers In 2021
The year 2021 saw many out-of-state residents move to Montana for a number of reasons, with one being the support of law enforcement. Attorney General Austin Knudsen believes the Treasure State is reaping the benefits of other states who are more critical of their law enforcement officers. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/20...
AG Knudsen Files New Mandate Lawsuit
24 states including Montana signed onto a federal lawsuit Tuesday that takes aim at the Biden administration’s vaccine and masking requirements at Head Start programs. It challenges a recent federal provision requiring vaccines for Head Start teachers staff and volunteers as well as face masks for students aged two and older. Children ag...
Attorney General Knudsen’s Mandate Challenge Granted By U.S. District Judge
Magistrate Judge David D. Noce in the U. S. District Court Eastern District of Missouri granted Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen’s request late Monday for a preliminary injunction against President Joe Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal contractors. It covers Montana and 9 other states including Wyoming. https://no...
Attorney General Knudsen Voices Opposition To Proposed ALI Changes
Yesterday, Attorney General Austin Knudsen called on the American Law Institute to reject proposed changes to its model penal code that would undermine Montana’s sex offender registry law. Northern News Network’s Eric Young reports. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/12-10_737.mp3