Governor Greg Gianforte kicked off his annual 56 county tour March 24th to talk with Montanans about issues that are important to them and he’s been getting a lot of feedback. He recently told our Billings affiliate’s Scott Fredricks what he’s been hearing the most about.
Gov. Gianforte Invites Sec. Vilsack Ahead Of Wildfire Season
Governor Greg Gianforte has invited U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to Montana to develop a plan to address the state’s wildland fire risk and forest health issues. According to the governor this could build off the adjustments to forest management already made.
Farm Bureau Federation Highlights Ag Challenges Going Into
During National Ag Week Governor Greg Gianforte met with Montana ag leaders in the state Capitol building last week to discuss current challenges facing the industry. Among those in the meeting was Montana Farm Bureau Federation Executive Vice President John Youngberg who said current economic and envir...
Governor Gianforte Provides Update On Infrastructure Projects
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act was signed into law in November and Montana is beginning to see some changes through the federal funding. On Voices of Montana, Governor Greg Gianforte provided an update on how his administration has been allocating the money.
Gov. Gianforte Applauds Global Response To Russian Invasion
On Voices of Montana last week Governor Greg Gianforte said he thinks there is unity against what Russian President Vladimir Putin is doing to Ukraine. He mentioned the energy sector specifically.
Nearly $8 Million In ARPA Funds To Go To Agriculture Programs
With National Ag Day, Montana Ag Week and Montana Meat Day all around the corner, Governor Greg Gianforte and the Agriculture Department Council have announced recipients of the state’s investment in innovative value-added agriculture projects through the Montana Department of Agriculture’s Growth Through Agriculture program. Governor Gianfort...
Governor Gianforte Accepting Applications For Judicial District Vacancy
Mike McGrath the Chief Justice of the Montana Supreme Court has notified Governor Greg Gianforte there is a vacancy in the Tenth Judicial District of Fergus, Judith Basin, and Petroleum Counties. Applications are now being accepted from and nominations of any lawyer in good standing who has the qualifications set forth by law for holding the p...
Gov. Gianforte Proclaims Next Weeks As “Ag Week”
Governor Greg Gianforte was on Voices of Montana Wednesday. He talked about the situation in Ukraine as it pertains to agriculture and even made some news.
Environmental Groups Sue Governor Over Mining Ruling
Conservation groups Earthworks and the Montana Environmental Information Center are suing Governor Greg Gianforte’s administration to obtain records related to its decision to drop legal claims against mining executive Phillips Baker Jr. over decades of pollution from several mines including the Zortman and Landusky mines near the Fort Belknap...
Value-Added Ag Investments Announced By State
Governor Greg Gianforte and the Agriculture Development Council announced a total of 24 agricultural business recipients of the state’s $907,504 investment value-added agriculture projects Thursday. The funds to advance the Treasure State’s agriculture economy comes through the Montana Department of Agriculture’s Growth Through Agricultu...