Flint Joins Candidates Vying for US House After US Rep. Zinke Announces Not to Run
With Montana Republican US Rep. Ryan Zinke’s announcement early Monday morning that he will not seek re-election for Western District 1, due to health concerns, by day’s end two well-known Montana Republicans announced their candidacy for the Primary on June 2. And, then on Tuesday another announced. The candidate most well-known in Yellowstone County is […]
Trump Rally Recap: Team Takedown of the Tester Persona
On Friday, August 9, President Trump held a rally in Bozeman with one central mission–to make sure Jon Tester is not re-elected to the United States Senate. In a state President Trump has won by 20 points in the past, Senator Tester’s chances of winning are reliant on convincing Trump voters to split their ticket […]
Human trafficking, it’s happening right here in Montana
Dear Editor, Human trafficking is not just a big city problem – it’s happening right here in Montana. Which is why, during National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, I’m encouraging Montanans to learn the signs of human trafficking and report it if they see it. Let’s call human trafficking what it is: modern-day slavery. Traffickers—often organized […]
Knudsen blasts Tim Fox on his record
Republican candidate for the Montana Attorney General office, Austin Knudsen, stood before the Montana GOP on Saturday, June 15th and directly stated his disappointment in the current State Attorney General, Tim Fox.
Knudsen seeks to replace Tim Fox
by Parker H. Jimison Austin Knudsen is the newest face to enter the race to replace Attorney General Tim Fox as he finishes his term and sets his own sights on the gubernatorial election.
Gov. Bullock calls special legislative session
HELENA — Gov. Steve Bullock has convened a special session of the Montana Legislature to address a $227 million shortfall in the state budget. Bullock announced on Monday that the special session will begin at noon Tuesday, Nov. 14 at the state Capitol, although hearings will begin on Monday. Bullock said legislators must address the […]
Guest Column: Tester’s Hypocrisy on Dark Money
Originally published in the 6/30/17 print edition of Yellowstone County News. In April, Sen. Jon Tester joined an unsuccessful partisan effort to filibuster Judge Neil Gorsuch’s nomination to the Supreme Court. To justify his actions, Tester said at the time, “With Judge Gorsuch on the bench, I am deeply concerned that dark money will continue […]
Republican lawmakers deliver on Republican values, Op Ed
Originally published in the print 5/5/17 edition of Yellowstone County News. By: Senate and House Majority Leadership (Senate: President Scott Sales, Majority Leader Fred Thomas, Pro Tem Bob Keenan; House: Speaker Austin Knudsen, Majority Leader Ron Ehli, Pro Tem Greg Hertz) As the 2017 legislative session has come to an end, we want to make […]