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Montana closes out fiscal year with $450 million surplus

Montana’s financial position is back in the headlines this week as Democratic Gov. Brian Schweitzer closed the books on the 2012 fiscal year. He says the state is beginning this next year with more than $450 million in the bank, and it’s a balance he’s proud of. “During seven years, this administration got the gold medal,…

Statement from DGA Chair O’Malley on MT Primary Results

Washington, DC – Governor Martin O’Malley, chair of the Democratic Governors Association, released the following statement tonight on the results of the Montana primary: “I congratulate Steve Bullock on his primary victory tonight. As Attorney General, Steve has a tremendous record standing up forMontana families and protectingMontana taxpayers. “The contrast with Rick Hill couldn’t be…

Bullock continues to lead money race for governor

Associated Press | Posted: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 12:51 am HELENA (AP) — Democratic Attorney General Steve Bullock continues to raise more money than other candidates for governor while Republican hopefuls battle it out in a crowded primary. Bullock reported Monday that he has raised another $100,000 since April 6, and has $575,000 on hand.…

Governor Schweitzer on getting America back to work

Kinder Exits Stage Left As Montana Rs Scramble to the Far Right

What a sad outlook for the Montana Republican primary race as the 9 gubernatorial candidates are pandering to tea party extremists to win the nomination. Because of the absurdly large (and possible expanding) field of candidates, the crowd of contenders is scrambling to the far right. Beyond demonstrating that their extreme agendas are far outside…

Weatherization Program to Target Mobile Homes In Montana

KXLH  |  LINK TO ARTICLE Governor Brian Schweitzer announced the state of Montana is getting $971,000 in federal stimulus dollars to enhance training for weatherization experts in the state. Schweitzer said that the money is to create the capacity to expand the training network that’s already put almost a thousand people on the job. The program…