Congressman Gianforte responds to news of Colstrip units 1 & 2 closing at the end of 2019.
Montana’s Congressman Greg Gianforte released the following statement after learning that Colstrip Units 1 & 2 are closing at the end of 2019. Talen Energy announced Tuesday in a press release of the closure. “Colstrip has long provided affordable, reliable electricity to Montanans, but the war on coal has jeopardized Colstrip and […]
Gianforte should stay where he is
Dear Editor, The recent announcement by Greg Gianforte that he is seriously considering another run for Governor is problematic. He barely won against a gun grabbing liberal entirely out of touch with Montana values. Now Greg wants to run for Governor?
US Congressman Greg Gianforte visits small business owner at MontanaFair
US Congressman Greg Gianforte stopped by the MontanaFair to visit with locals and small business owners. Here, Congressman Gianforte visited with small business owner Anna Meeks, who owns Sticke Beans craft and stationary material in Billings at the MontanFair, briefly about her business while also visiting others during the day. More Details and full story […]
Greg Gianforte elected to House of Representatives
YELLOWSTONE COUNTY — Yellowstone County voters turned out to support Greg Gianforte Thursday in his Republican bid for Montana’s only seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. Gianforte won 29,745 votes in Yellowstone County, or 55.84 percent of the county’s ballots. Democrat Rob Quist received 19,671 votes, 36.93 percent of the Yellowstone County vote. Independent […]
Vice President Mike Pence to Visit Billings
United States Vice President Mike Pence announced that he will be visiting Montana this week in support of Greg Gianforte’s Campaign run for US Representative. The campaign announced that the Vice President will be in Billings on May 12 at a free event to the public. As the special election is getting closer and absentee […]
Rob Quist, Greg Gianforte chosen for U.S. House race
HELENA — Republicans and Democrats meeting in nominating conventions in Helena have selected their candidates to replace Ryan Zinke in the U.S. House of Representatives. Democrat Rob Quist of Creston and Republican Greg Gianforte of Bozeman will appear on the ballot in the May 25 special election. Both are political newcomers who have not held […]
Leiser fundraiser brings in $84,000
Originally published in the print edition of Yellowstone County News Newspaper-by Judy Killen SHEPHERD — The “Lift up the Leisers” fundraiser at the Vermilion Ranch raised almost $84,000 to help the Leiser family with medical costs and help their 10-year-old daughter, Kamrey, recover from serious injuries she suffered in a June rockslide. Organizer Becky Anderson […]
In case you missed it
Guest Editorial by Evelyn Pyburn-Originally published in the Yellowstone County News print edition If you have missed it, there’s more “to-do” about Gov. Steve Bullock’s misuse of the state plane than what hits the accounting books. His most regular travel companion is what is raising eyebrows, and who that is dovetails with rumors that have […]
Gianoforte meeting targets effects of Clean Power Plan
HUNTLEY — Republican gubernatorial candidate Greg Gianforte met with a number of representatives of the energy industry in Huntley, on Monday, to gather input about how the Clean Power Plan will impact their respective organizations and businesses. A group of about a dozen business and government officials held what was literally a roundtable discussion at […]
It’s official: Greg Gianforte runs for governor
by Judy Killen-originally published in the weekly newspaper Yellowstone County News. LOCKWOOD — Greg Gianforte launched his anticipated campaign for governor on Wednesday, telling 70-plus people gathered for his announcement that he intends to “give Steve Bullock pink slip.” Speaking to a crowd of local Republicans and reporters, Gianforte, a Bozeman businessman, said he intends […]