http://governor.mt.gov Latest News Releases from Montana Gov. Brian Schweitzer http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=1048 Attached is a proclamation for National Peace Officers Memorial Day on Tuesday, May 15th.... Mon, 14 May 2012, 12:00:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=1047 (HELENA) - Officials of the Governor's Drought Advisory Committee are calling for near normal water supply and moisture conditions statewide through mid-July... Fri, 11 May 2012, 08:00:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=1046 (HELENA) - Governor Brian Schweitzer announced today that Montana farmers led the nation in pulse crop acreage in 2011 and will continue to do so in 2012, based on the current U.S. Department of Agriculture Prospective Plantings Report... Fri, 11 May 2012, 08:00:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=1045 (Helena) - Governor Brian Schweitzer today announced that he will propose returning the $12 million in oil and gas funds raided by Republican legislators last session to cities and towns impacted by oil and gas development in his next budget... Fri, 11 May 2012, 08:00:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=1041 (HELENA) - Today, Governor Brian Schweitzer announced appointments to various boards and councils... Tue, 08 May 2012, 07:50:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=1040 (HELENA) - Governor Brian Schweitzer will appear on the "Late Show with David Letterman" tonight... Wed, 25 Apr 2012, 15:00:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=1039 (HELENA) - Making use of a unique opportunity to showcase Montana in a big, bold manner, Governor Schweitzer is in New York City promoting the state as a premiere vacation destination for this summer's upcoming travel season... Tue, 24 Apr 2012, 09:45:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=1038 Rancher/Governor Brian Schweitzer Looks to Wrangle Travel and Business Media for April 24th Times Square Event as Iconic Big Sky Imaged Big Rigs roll into NYC to woo visitors to Montana!... Tue, 24 Apr 2012, 09:25:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=1037 Please find attached a proclamation ordering flags lowered for Montana Air National Guard Senior Airman Robert Armstrong of Great Falls... Wed, 18 Apr 2012, 17:00:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=1036 Please find attached a proclamation ordering flags lowered for U.S. Army Corporal Antonio C. Burnside of Great Falls... Mon, 16 Apr 2012, 16:40:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=1035 (HELENA) - Today Governor Brian Schweitzer announced appointments to various boards and councils... Thu, 12 Apr 2012, 14:30:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=1034 (HELENA) - Today, Governor Brian Schweitzer will be taking officials from Guangdong Fuel Material Company to tour Signal Peak and Rosebud Mines... Thu, 12 Apr 2012, 09:50:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=1033 (HELENA) Governor Brian Schweitzer announced today that Brigadier General Matthew T. Quinn will become Montana's next Adjutant General... Wed, 11 Apr 2012, 15:25:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=1032 (HELENA) - Today, Governor Brian Schweitzer will be taking officials from Guangdong Fuel Material Company to tour the Golden Sunlight Mine... Wed, 11 Apr 2012, 10:00:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=1031 (Helena, MT) - Today, Governor Brian Schweitzer announced a legislative proposal to fix Montana's unfunded pension liability without a tax increase... Tue, 10 Apr 2012, 15:35:00 http://www.governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=1030 Montana lost its last two members of the First Special Service Force(FSSF) on Sunday this week... Thu, 05 Apr 2012, 13:40:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=1027 (HELENA) - Governor Brian Schweitzer today called bull on republicans, in particular Representative Wayne Stahl and Senator Rick Ripley's assertions that moving brucellosis-free, genetically pure bison to tribally owned lands is in violation of state law, specifically SB 212, passed in 2011... Tue, 04 Apr 2012, 13:15:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=1026 (HELENA) - Today Governor Brian Schweitzer announced appointments to various boards and councils... Mon, 02 Apr 2012, 15:50:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=1025 (HELENA) - The Montana State Capitol will be lit in blue lights tonight for World Autism Awareness Day, which is today, April 2nd... Mon, 02 Apr 2012, 15:50:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=1024 (HELENA) - Governor Brian Schweitzer has joined the Earth Hour effort and lights will be turned off at the Capitol on Saturday, March 31st from 8:30-9:30PM... Fri, 30 Mar 2012, 15:30:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=1023 Please find attached a letter from Governor Schweitzer about REAL ID... Wed, 21 Mar 2012, 13:35:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=1020 (Dublin, Ireland) - Governor Brian Schweitzer, met this morning with Pat Rabbitte TD, the Energy Minister of Ireland, to exchange views on strategies to help ensure that the deep reserves of renewable energy held by both Ireland and Montana are fully realized... Fri, 09 Mar 2012, 13:00:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=1019 (HELENA) - Governor Brian Schweitzer today announced that Montana's pharmacy management program for state and university employees received national recognition for its innovative approach to lowering the costs of prescriptions... Thu, 08 Mar 2012, 13:30:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=1018 (HELENA) - Today Governor Brian Schweitzer announced appointments to various boards and councils.... Mon, 05 Mar 2012, 14:27:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=1017 (HELENA) - Today, First Lady Nancy Schweitzer announced the winners of the Nancy's Garden Recipe Card Contest to engage children in exploring gardening, healthy eating, and cooking... Fri, 03 Mar 2012, 16:00:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=1016 (Helena) - Governor Brian Schweitzer is pleased that TransCanada is moving forward with constructing a pipeline from Crushing, Oklahoma to Port Author, Texas and applying for a separate permit with the State Department... Mon, 27 Feb 2012, 16:45:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=1015 (HELENA) - Today Governor Brian Schweitzer announced appointments to various boards and councils... Fri, 24 Feb 2012, 12:20:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=1014 (HELENA) - Governor Brian Schweitzer today announced the appointment of Pat Williams and Jeffrey Krauss to the Board of Regents... Wed, 22 Feb 2012, 10:20:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=1013 You'll find attached a proclamation ordering flags lowered on property of the State of Montana (and inviting organizations and citizens to join in observance) to honor Bill Beaman, a retired Colonel in the U.S. Army Reserves, civic leader, and military supporter... Fri, 17 Feb 2012, 16:25:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=1012 (HELENA) - Governor Brian Schweitzer today announced appointments to various boards and councils... Thu, 09 Feb 2012, 16:20:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=1011 (HELENA) - Governor Brian Schweitzer today announced that Montana is considering developing its own employee medical clinic to improve the quality of care for State employees and their dependents, and to decrease health care costs... Thu, 09 Feb 2012, 12:35:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=1010 (Helena, MT) - Governor Brian Schweitzer announced that Harold Hamm of Continental Resources, the largest independent oil producer in the Bakken region, will keynote the Montana Ambassadors annual meeting and conference... Tue, 07 Feb 2012, 11:45:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=1009 (HELENA) - Governor Brian Schweitzer today appointed James W. "Jim" Murry to serve as the Commissioner of Political Practices... Mon, 06 Feb 2012, 17:00:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=1008 (HELENA) - On Wednesday, January 25th, 2012 at Montana's Capitol, Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer will commemorate the tragedy that took the lives of former Montana Governor Donald G. Nutter and five others fifty years ago... Mon, 23 Jan 2012, 16:10:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=1007 (HELENA) - Governor Brian Schweitzer announced today that the 9.6 MW Gordon Butte wind farm has recently completed construction and is now fully operational... Thu, 19 Jan 2012, 16:45:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=1006 (HELENA) - Governor Brian Schweitzer announced today that State of Montana will be joining the Montana University System's ultra-high speed telecommunications network which will save the State $500,000 in annual costs... Tue, 17 Jan 2012, 16:35:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=1005 (HELENA) - Governor Brian Schweitzer today announced appointments to various boards and councils... Tue, 17 Jan 2012, 14:00:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=1004 (HELENA) - While a relocation of the jet stream in the next week may bring better chances for snow, a persistent dry weather pattern across Montana has shifted water users' expectations from a repeat of last year's record snowpack and flooding to the possibility of average or even below-average stream flows in 2012... Thu, 12 Jan 2012, 10:10:00 http://www.governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=1003 (Helena) - Today Governor Schweitzer announced that NaturEner USA, LLC has secured a $320 million construction loan and a tax equity investment of $285 million that will allow the company to commence construction on the 189 megawatt Rim Rock wind power project... Tue, 10 Jan 2012, 16:30:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=1002 (HELENA) - Governor Brian Schweitzer announced today that he is starting the "Governor Schweitzer's One in a Million" scholarship fund for Montana kids born between December 25, 2011 and January 1, 2012, who will go on to study math or science at a unit of the Montana University System... Tue, 03 Jan 2012, 16:00:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=1001 (HELENA) - It's official, one million people now call Montana's Big Sky Country home announced Governor Brian Schweitzer today... Tue, 03 Jan 2012, 16:00:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=1000 (HELENA) - Today, First Lady Nancy Schweitzer announced a recipe card contest to engage children in exploring gardening, healthy eating, and cooking... Tue, 03 Jan 2012, 12:15:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=999 Please find attached a Flag Proclamation honoring Blaine County Undersheriff Patrick A. Pyette who died in the line of duty on December 14th 2011. Mon, 19 Dec 2011, 09:35:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=998 (HELENA) - Governor Brian Schweitzer announced today that TransCanada, the owner of the Keystone XL pipeline, has fulfilled all its obligations under Montana's Major Facility Siting Act (MFSA), and that within the next several weeks, the Montana Department of Environmental Quality will issue the company its MFSA certificate (permit)... Thu, 15 Dec 2011, 14:10:00 http://www.governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=997 (HELENA) - Today, Governor Brian Schweitzer announced that as Governor, he has cut $290,727,422 million in taxes since 2005, more than any Governor in state history... Tue, 13 Dec 2011, 12:25:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=996 (HELENA) - This year's 56 county Christmas trees are now not only on display in the Capitol but are also online at www.governor.mt.gov... Tue, 13 Dec 2011, 11:08:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=995 (HELENA) - As snow begins to blanket the mountains across the state, Governor Brian Schweitzer is pleased to announce the latest Montana Department of Commerce Office of Tourism marketing campaign to entice travelers to Montana... Wed, 07 Dec 2011, 15:00:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=994 Friends - The White House just provided the message below and the proclamation attached... Tue, 06 Dec 2011, 17:10:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=993 (HELENA) - Governor Brian Schweitzer today presented three ranching families with the Montana Neighbor Awards... Mon, 21 Nov 2011, 15:44:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=992 (HELENA) - Governor Brian Schweitzer announced today that Dan Villa will serve as Budget Director... Mon, 21 Nov 2011, 14:46:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=991 (HELENA) - Lieutenant Governor John Bohlinger joined former First Lady Betty Babcock today to promote the sixth in a series of souvenir ornaments featuring the Montana's beautiful Capitol Building... Mon, 21 Nov 2011, 13:25:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=990 Please find attached a proclamation ordering flags lowered on property of the State of Montana to honor John Conway Harrison, the longest serving Justice in the history of the Montana Supreme Court... Fri, 18 Nov 2011, 11:03:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=989 (HELENA) - On Monday, British Columbia passed and signed into law legislation to permanently protect the Canadian portion of the North Fork of the Flathead River basin... Wed, 16 Nov 2011, 15:05:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=988 (Helena) - Governor Brian Schweitzer is ordering flags lowered tomorrow, Wednesday, November 16th, to honor former Adjutant General of the Montana National Guard, Major General John J. Womack... Tue, 15 Nov 2011, 15:05:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=987 "We owe a great deal to generations of Montanans who have served in our nation's military... Thu, 10 Nov 2011, 16:00:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=986 (HELENA) - Governor Brian Schweitzer today announced appointments to various boards and councils... Wed, 02 Nov 2011, 16:05:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=985 You'll find attached a proclamation ordering flags lowered on Thursday, November 3rd, to honor Montana Army National Guard SPC Liam McWilliams who died last week... Tue, 01 Nov 2011, 15:15:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=984 (HELENA) - Governor Brian Schweitzer today announced the appointment of Paul Tuss to the Board of Regents... Tue, 01 Nov 2011, 14:40:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=982 Attached is a letter from Governor Schweitzer to Brigadier General John R. McMahon, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, regarding the State of North Dakota's request to deviate from long-standing management practices of the Missouri River. Fri, 28 Oct 2011, 11:10:00 http://www.governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=981 Please find attached a proclamation ordering flags lowered on Tuesday, October 25th, 2011, to honor Montana Air National Guard MSgt Dorrie Hagan who died in an automobile accident in Great Falls... Fri, 21 Oct 2011, 14:30:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=980 HELENA - First Lady Nancy Schweitzer today joined First Interstate Bank and One Warm Coat® to kick-off a two-week coat drive across Montana... Fri, 21 Oct 2011, 11:30:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=979 (HELENA) - Governor Brian Schweitzer today released the following statement in response to the passing of Elouise Cobell:.. Mon, 17 Oct 2011, 12:00:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=978 (HELENA) - First Lady Nancy Schweitzer encourages Montana teachers to apply for the national Solve for Tomorrow contest sponsored by Samsung and have a chance to win up to $100,000 in technology grants for their school... Fri, 14 Oct 2011, 16:40:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=977 Please find attached a proclamation from Governor Schweitzer ordering flags lowered on the property of the State of Montana on Sunday the 16th in honor of National Firefighter Memorial Day... Fri, 14 Oct 2011, 10:57:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=976 (HELENA) - Governor Brian Schweitzer today announced appointments to various boards and councils... Tue, 11 Oct 2011, 13:00:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=975 (HELENA) - Governor Brian Schweitzer announced today that the Montana University System has received a $20 million, five-year grant from the National Science Foundation to strengthen the state's science and engineering workforce with a program that will reach into campuses and communities across Montana... Mon, 3 Oct 2011, 15:40:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=974 (HELENA) - A new book by the Montana Historical Society Press, "Hand Raised: The Barns of Montana," is a beautiful tribute to the farmers and ranchers who helped build this state... Wed, 28 Sep 2011, 13:30:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=973 Please find attach a memo the Governor will submit for the record at the Keystone National Interest Determination hearing in Glendive tonight... Tue, 27 Sep 2011, 16:45:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=972 (HELENA) - Governor Brian Schweitzer encourages communities across Montana to recognize American Indian Heritage Day this Friday, September 23, 2011... Wed, 21 Sep 2011, 15:00:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=971 Governor Schweitzer has issued a citation recognizing September 21, 2011 Walter Breuning Day... Tue, 20 Sep 2011, 13:00:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=970 (HELENA) - Governor Brian Schweitzer today released the 2011 Tribal Relations Report highlighting the State of Montana and Tribal Nations major efforts to work together during this past fiscal year... Thu, 15 Sep 2011, 15:40:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=969 (HELENA) - Governor Brian Schweitzer today announced appointments to various boards and councils... Tue, 13 Sep 2011, 15:45:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=968 (HELENA) - Governor Brian Schweitzer said today that the Montana Department of Natural Resource and Conservation's quarterly oil and gas lease sale held this week produced $7.9 million for K-12 education in Montana, the fourth-highest income from a sale since the 1970's... Fri, 09 Sep 2011, 15:00:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=967 (HELENA) - Governor Brian Schweitzer today announced the appointment of Joseph Thiel to the student regent position on the Board of Regents... Fri, 09 Sep 2011, 10:45:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=965 Governor Brian Schweitzer, in accordance with Public Law 107-89, has ordered all flags flown in the State of Montana to be flown at half-staff on Sunday, September 11, Patriot Day. Fri, 09 Sep 2011 11:00:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=966 (Helena) - Montana's world class wind resource has attracted some of the most successful industry and governmental leaders to the Western Wind and Transmission Leadership Summit in Big Sky, MT on Sept. 25th through 28th... Thu, 08 Sep 2011, 14:30:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=963 (HELENA) - Today, Montana's First Lady, Nancy Schweitzer announced an online voting contest to select a new set of Math & Science trading cards... Wed, 07 Sep 2011, 10:52:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=957 (HELENA) - Governor Brian Schweitzer met with fire officials at the West Riverside Fire today to discuss that incident and others burning around the state Wed, 24 Aug 2011, 13:55:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=956 (HELENA) - This month Director of the Yellowstone County Boys and Girls Club Brian Dennis presented Lieutenant Governor John Bohlinger with the 2011 Champion of Youth award... Wed, 24 Aug 2011, 10:55:00 http://www.governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=954 (HELENA) - Today Governor Brian Schweitzer and Richard Opper, Director of the Montana Department of Environmental Quality, discussed the results of the sample of crude oil taken from the site of the recent Exxon Silvertip Pipeline spill near Billings, Montana. ... Thu, 04 Aug 2011, 14:42:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=953 (HELENA) - Governor Brian Schweitzer announced today that the Secretary of the Air Force, the Honorable Michael Donley, has informed him that the 120th Fighter Wing has been selected as the preferred location for a new Target Production Intelligence Group... Thu, 04 Aug 2011, 11:27:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=952 (HELENA) - Governor Brian Schweitzer today appointed Sheryl Noethe as Montana's poet laureate... Tue, 02 Aug 2011, 10:30:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=951 (HELENA) - Today, the annual fire season briefing was delivered to Governor Brian Schweitzer... Mon, 01 Aug 2011, 14:52:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=950 Please see attached letter (formal comment) from Governor Schweitzer to Secretary LaHood regarding the applicability of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations to operators of certain farm vehicles and off-road agricultural equiptment. Mon, 01 Aug 2011, 15:44:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=949 (Helena) - With the fiscal year closed on July 1st, Governor Brian Schweitzer announced that the State of Montana has a historic ending fund balance of $340 million in the bank... Thu, 28 Jul 2011, 14:00:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=948 (HELENA) - Governor Schweitzer's request for Individual Assistance for people affected by flooding has been approved (notification from FEMA is attached)... Wed, 27 Jul 2011, 14:05:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=947 (HELENA) - The Oil Pipeline Safety Council created by Governor Brian Schweitzer will hold its first meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2011, from 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. in Room 111 at the Montana Department of Environmental Quality headquarters, located at 1520 E. Sixth Ave. in Helena. The Council will accept public comment during the meeting... Wed, 27 Jul 2011, 11:20:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=946 Please see the attached Executive Order creating the Montana Oil Pipeline Safety Review Council. Wed, 20 Jul 2011, 13:05:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=945 (Helena) - Governor Brian Schweitzer and Adjutant General John E. Walsh will be departing today for Fort Hood, Texas to visit the men and women of Montana's Company C 1-189th Medical Detachment prior to their departure overseas in support of Operation New Dawn. ... Wed, 20 Jul 2011, 10:20:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=944 Please see attached letter from Governor to ExxonMobile Pipeline President Gary Pruessing Fri, 15 Jul 2011 11:32:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=943 Please see the attached response letter from ExxonMobil to Governor Schweitzer's request to preserve evidence and allow representatives from the State of Montana and the EPA to observe any work on the ruptured Silvertip Pipeline. Fri, 15 Jul 2011 10:07:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=942 Please see attached letter from Governor Schweitzer to Exxon requesting data on the crude oil. Fri, 8 Jul 2011 12:15:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=941 Please see attached letter from the Governor to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration. Thu, 7 Jul 2011 15:25:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=940 Please see attached Governor Schweitzer's letter to Exxon re: Yellowstone River Oil spill, Initial Inspection of the ruptured pipeline and preservation of evidence. Wed, 6 Jul 2011 18:00:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=939 (HELENA) - Governor Brian Schweitzer today announced that he is opening an office in Billings beginning tomorrow to help citizens who have comments, questions or concerns regarding the oil spill. On Friday, Governor Schweitzer will host a public meeting there... Wed, 6 Jul 2011 15:40:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=937 (HELENA) - Governor Brian Schweitzer was in Billings and the surrounding area today for a briefing on the oil spill followed by a tour of the impacted area from Laurel downstream... Tue, 5 Jul 2011 16:01:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=935 (HELENA) - Governor Brian Schweitzer has directed state agencies to continue to do all they can to monitor and assist in the Silvertip Pipeline Incident. ExxonMobile is now estimating between 750 and 1,000 barrels of crude oil was released into the Yellowstone River from an ExxonMobil Company pipeline at Laurel... Sun, 3 Jul 2011 13:57:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=934 (HELENA)- Early this morning Governor Brian Schweitzer, Disaster and Emergency Services (DES) and other state agencies were notified by Yellowstone County DES that crude oil was released into the Yellowstone River from an ExxonMobil Company pipeline at Laurel and that evacuations had taken place in the immediate area of the spill due to the odor from the oil... Sat, 2 Jul 2011 14:00:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=933 (HELENA) - Governor Brian Schweitzer and Senator Jon Tester today announced that Montana's Office of Economic Development was selected by the U.S. Department of Treasury to participate in their State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) making Montana eligible to receive $13,168,350 via transfer under the SSBCI... Fri, 1 Jul 2011 16:05:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=932 (HELENA) - Governor Brian Schweitzer today announced appointments to various boards and councils... Fri, 24 Jun 2011 17:23:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=931 (Helena) -- Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer signed a disaster aid agreement between State of Montana and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) at a ceremony conducted Thursday at the state capital in Helena... Thu, 23 Jun 2011 17:15:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=930 (HELENA) - Governor Brian Schweitzer announced that the state has $366 million in the bank... Wed, 22 Jun 2011 15:02:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=929 (Helena) - To help Montana farmers and municipalities coping with flood damage, Governor Brian Schweitzer today signed an emergency declaration temporarily suspending point-of-diversion changes for water right owners... Tue, 21 Jun 2011 15:30:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=928 Montana's request for the Presidential Disaster Declaration has been approved... Fri, 17 Jun 2011 17:05:00 http://www.governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=927 Please find attached the Governor's Proclamation ordering flags lowered on Tuesday next week, to honor U.S. Marine Corporal Steven Jorgenson... Fri, 3 Jun 2011 14:24:00 http://www.governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=926 (HELENA) - Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer will be a keynote speaker at the Gasification and Coal Chemicals in Asia Pacific 2011 Conference or GAP 2011... Fri, 3 Jun 2011, 11:12:00 http://www.governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=925 Please find attached the Governor's letter requesting a Presidential Disaster Declaration Wed, 1 Jun 2011, 15:17:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=924 Attached: Governor's Executive Order declaring Statewide Emergency and a map with the status of jurisdictions that have declared emergencies/disasters... Mon, 23 May 2011, 16:17:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=922 (Helena) - After a long, snowy winter brought on by La Nina conditions, the outlook for Montana's stream flows and moisture conditions this summer is the best in many years, according to the Drought Advisory Committee Report on 2011 Water Supplies... Mon, 16 May 2011, 14:20:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=921 The Governor signed the following bills:.. Fri, 13 May 2011, 17:00:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=920 (HELENA) - Governor Brian Schweitzer today appointed Dave Gallik to serve as Commissioner of Political Practices... Fri, 13 May 2011, 15:16:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=919 Governor Schweitzer signed SB 372 today (Tutvedt - Lower business equipment tax -- phase more reduction on state economic growth) and issued the attached statement... Fri, 13 May 2011, 15:10:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=918 Although we have not yet received the Presidential proclamation, the following information was provided by the White House in advance, and you will find attached a proclamation from the Governor for Peace Officers Memorial Day, Sunday May 15, 2011... Fri, 13 May 2011 14:40:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=917 The Governor issued the attached proclamation to honor a Montana soldier who died while in service... Fri, 13 May 2011 14:25:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=916 The Governor signed the following bills:.. Thu, 12 May 2011, 17:10:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=915 Governor Schweitzer vetoed the following bills today:.. Tue, 10 May 2011, 16:45:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=914 Governor Schweitzer Signed the following bills today:.. Mon, 9 May 2011, 17:00:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=913 Governor Schweitzer Signed the following bills today:.. Fri, 6 May 2011, 17:15:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=912 Governor Schweitzer vetoed the following bill today (letters attached):.. Thu, 5 May 2011, 16:01:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=911 HB 604 - line item veto - fund transfers - WC 050411 Wed, 4 May 2011, 16:05:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=910 (HELENA) - Governor Brian Schweitzer today said he is pleased with the more than $306 million left in the states savings account and that the legislature passed a responsible, balanced budget, but is disappointed that so much time was wasted on frivolous and unconstitutional bills... Thu, 28 Apr 2011 21:07:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=909 Governor Brian Schweitzer has ordered all flags flown in the State of Montana to be flown at half-staff on Friday, April 29, 2011, to honor the memory of U.S. Army Sergeant Kyle D. Lewis, who died while in service to his country on April 24, 2011. Thu, 28 Apr 2011 15:22:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=908 Agree to pass HB2 with Governor's Amendments... Fri, 22 Apr 2011 20:15:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=907 Governor Schweitzer to ceremonially sign the following bills today at 12:30pm:.. Wed, 20 Apr 2011 12:54:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=906 (Helena) - Today Governor Brian Schweitzer touted the passage of House Bill 198, revising Montana's eminent domain laws, as the most important jobs bill of the session, affecting thousands of Montana workers... Wed, 20 Apr 2011 12:20:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=905 Please find attached a Proclamation ordering flags on property of the State of Montana lowered on Monday to honor Walter Breuning... Fri, 15 Apr 2011 11:13:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=904 "I am deeply saddened by the loss of my dear friend and a great Montanan, Walter Breuning... Thu, 14 Apr 2011, 18:33:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=903 Governor Brian Schweitzer, co-chair of the Governors Sportsmen's Caucus, today released the following statement regarding the budget agreement that will return the management of wolves to Montana:... Thu, 14 Apr 2011, 16:05:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=902 Governor Issues Amendatory Veto on SB 356... Wed, 13 Apr 2011, 17:00:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=901 (HELENA) - Governor Brian Schweitzer fired up the branding iron today and vetoed 7 bills at a ceremony on the lawn of the state capitol. He decided to veto an additional 10 other bills today... Wed, 13 Apr 2011 16:45:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=899 Anticipating that the 2011 Montana Legislature might not to present me with a budget that adequately funds government services for fiscal years 2012 and 2013... Mon, 11 Apr 2011 16:10:00 PM http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=898 Governor Schweitzer Vetoed the following bills today (veto messages attached):... Fri, 8 Apr 2011 16:44:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=897 Governor Schweitzer Vetoed the following bill today:... Thu, 7 Apr 2011 14:34:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=896 Governor Schweitzer issued the following Amendatory Vetoes today:... Mon, 4 Apr 2011 15:40:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=895 Governor Schweitzer issued the following Amendatory Vetoes today (letter and amendments attached):... Fri, 1 Apr 2011 13:12:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=894 (HELENA) - Governor Brian Schweitzer today announced appointments to various boards and councils... Thu, 31 Mar 2011 11:25:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=893 (HELENA) - Governor Brian Schweitzer said he was encouraged by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's release today of the draft Environmental Assessment for Montana's proposal to better control the wolf population in the Bitterroot Valley... Mon, 28 Mar 2011 15:00:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=892 (HELENA) - Under pressure from Governor Schweitzer and health care providers from across Montana, the Montana Senate today voted to restore $35 million in federal incentives for electronic medical records for hospitals and community health centers across Montana... Mon, 28 Mar 2011 13:29:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=891 (HELENA) - At a news conference today Governor Brian Schweitzer said Republican cuts to health care for seniors, children, and Montanans with disabilities, will force Montana to lower payments to hospitals and other health care providers, driving up the cost of health care for all Montanans... Wed, 23 Mar 2011 16:13:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=890 "Today's announcement by the Department of Interior is a significant step forward in moving toward state management of wolves... Fri, 18 Mar 2011 12:35:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=889 (HELENA) - Governor Brian Schweitzer today announced appointments to various boards and councils... Thu, 17 Mar 2011 16:30:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=888 (HELENA) - Governor Brian Schweitzer today said that Republican legislators are increasing the cost and lowering the quality of healthcare in Montana by refusing funding for electronic health records technology... Wed, 16 Mar 2011 13:09:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=887 (HELENA) - Governor Brian Schweitzer today announced appointments to various boards and councils... Thu, 10 Mar 2011 15:11:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=885 (HELENA) - Governor Brian Schweitzer today said that Montana wind energy continues to play an important role in Montana's economy and in our reducing our dependence on unfriendly energy sources. The Governor applauds the seminars being held in this week in the state that help manufacturers interested in supplying parts and components set up facilities in Montana... Wed, 2 Mar 2011 14:22:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=886 March 2, 2010 (Washington, DC) - Members of the Governors Sportsmen's Caucus gathered with industry leaders at a reception on Saturday in the nation's capitol and announced Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour and Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer as Co-Chairs and Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe and New Mexico Governor Susana Martinez as Vice-Chairs... Wed, 2 Mar 2011 13:45:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=883 (HELENA) - Governor Brian Schweitzer has ordered all flags flown in the State of Montana to be flown at half-staff on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, February 25 – 27th, 2011, to honor the memory of U.S. Army Specialist Jonathan Pilgeram, who died on February 17th, 2011, in Konar Province, Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom... Thu, 24 Feb 2011 13:12:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=882 (HELENA) - Governor Brian Schweitzer has ordered all flags flown in the State of Montana to be flown at half-staff on Thursday, February 24, 2011, to honor the memory of Montana Air National Guard MSgt Ross Tribby, who died while in service to his country on February 19th, 2011... Wed, 23 Feb 2011 11:05:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=881 (HELENA) - Today Governor Brian Schweitzer offered an update on the legislative session after the Legislative Fiscal Division increased its revenue projection by $97 million... Thu, 17 Feb 2011 12:10:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=880 (HELENA) - Governor Brian Schweitzer today sent a letter to Department of Interior Secretary Ken Salazar notifying Interior of new directives regarding wolf management in Montana... Wed, 16 Feb 2011 16:35:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=879 (HELENA) - Governor Brian Schweitzer today announced appointments to various boards and councils... Wed, 16 Feb 2011 15:32:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=878 (HELENA) - Governor Brian Schweitzer today issued an Executive Order (below and attached) stopping the importation of bison into the State of Montana for a period of 90 days... Tue, 15 Feb 2011 15:15:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=884 (HELENA) - Governor Brian Schweitzer today announced the consummation of an agreement to fund the Memorandum of Understanding he signed one year ago with British Columbia Premier Gordon Campbell... Tue, 15 Feb 2011 11:44:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=875 (HELENA) - Governor Brian Schweitzer today announced appointments to various boards and councils... Wed, 02 Feb 2011 15:40:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=874 Governor Schweitzer signed House Bill 1 and issued the following (also attached) statement:... Tue, 01 Feb 2011 13:33:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=873 (HELENA) - Governor Brian Schweitzer today announced appointments to various boards and councils... Fri, 28 Jan 2011 09:23:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=872 (HELENA) - Earlier today TransCanada announced a positive conclusion to its Montana On-Ramp "open season" by entering into firm term contracts with independent oil producers... Thu, 20 Jan 2011 11:35:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=871 (HELENA) - Governor Brian Schweitzer has ordered that the National and State flag be flown at half-staff on Monday, January 10th, 2011, to honor the memory of U. S. Army Captain Jeremiah D. Sipes, who died while in service to his country on January 1st, 2011... Fri, 07 Jan 2011 14:50:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=870 Each year, the Montana Ambassadors recognize outstanding leaders within the organization, as well as in business and education. Governor Schweitzer and the Montana Ambassadors are pleased to announce the 2010 Award Winners... Thu, 06 Jan 2011 14:26:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=869 (HELENA) - The State of the State Address will be given by Governor Brian Schweitzer on Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at 7:00PM in the Montana House Chambers. Thu, 06 Jan 2011 14:19:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=868 (HELENA) - Governor Brian Schweitzer and representatives from Delta Air Lines unveiled January’s edition of Sky magazine featuring Montana today at a news conference at the Capitol... Tue, 04 Jan 2011 15:27:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=867 Please find attached a Flag Proclamation from Governor Schweitzer ordering flags lowered in honor of U.S. Army SFC Reginald “Reg” Lawrence on Thursday, December 30th, 2010... Mon, 27 Dec 2010 13:07:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=866 (HELENA) - This year’s 56 county Christmas trees are now not only on display in the Capitol but are also online at www.governor.mt.gov. The project, which was started 6 years ago by Governor Brian Schweitzer and First Lady Nancy Schweitzer, showcases ornaments made by school children across the state... Fri, 17 Dec 2010 13:17:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=865 (HELENA) - Governor Brian Schweitzer today announced appointments to various boards and councils... Thu, 16 Dec 2010 11:37:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=864 (HELENA) - Governor Brian Schweitzer announced that stronger than predicted year-to-date revenue growth has enabled the upward revisions of revenue estimates by about $119 million. The Governor will set aside the additional revenue in the savings account, growing the ending fund balance to over $238 million... Wed, 15 Dec 2010 15:20:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=863 (HELENA) - Governor Brian Schweitzer has ordered that all flags on property of the State of Montana be flown at half staff on Tuesday, December 7th, 2010, to honor the memory of Montana State Highway Patrol Trooper David DeLaittre. Trooper DeLaittre was killed while on duty on Wednesday, December 1st, 2010. The Governor also encourages all Montanans to fly flags at their homes, schools, public buildings, parks, communities and business at half staff in honor of Trooper DeLaittre. Mon, 06 Dec 2010 09:55:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=862 (HELENA) - Governor Brian Schweitzer has ordered that the National flag and State flag be flown at half-staff Friday, December 3rd, 2010, to honor the memory of U. S. Army Private First Class Jed P. "Cole" Naisbitt who died while in service to his country on November 20th, 2010. Thu, 02 Dec 2010 14:00:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=861 The thoughts and prayers of myself, Nancy and of Montanans across the state are with the family, friends and colleagues of Montana Highway Patrol Trooper David DeLaittre... Thu, 02 Dec 2010 12:00:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=860 (HELENA) - Governor Brian Schweitzer has ordered that the National flag and State flag be flown at half-staff on Wednesday, December 1st, 2010, to honor the memory of U. S. Army Private Shannon E. Swartz who died while in service to her country on November 20th, 2010. Tue, 30 Nov 2010 11:30:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=859 (HELENA) - Governor Brian Schweitzer today announced he has selected Dan Boucher to serve as the District Judge for the 12th Judicial District, covering Hill, Chouteau, and Liberty Counties. Boucher will replace Judge David Rice who is retiring on November 30th... Wed, 24 Nov 2010 12:00:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=858 (HELENA) - Governor Brian Schweitzer will submit today a draft research and demonstration waiver proposal that would allow Montana to make prescription drugs more affordable. The waiver will be submitted to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)... Tue, 16 Nov 2010 12:00:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=857 (HELENA) - Today Governor Brian Schweitzer submitted the state budget for fiscal year 2012-2013 as required by law... Mon, 15 Nov 2010 12:00:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=854 We owe a great deal to generations of Montanans who have served in our nation’s military. These heroes did not hesitate to put themselves in danger on our behalf, defending our freedom and our country... Thu, 11 Nov 2010 12:00:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=853 (HELENA) The Schweitzer Administration and the three major state employee unions today have tentatively agreed on a pay plan which will cover the 2012-2013 biennium, beginning January 1, 2012... Wed, 10 Nov 2010 13:00:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=852 (HELENA) - Governor Brian Schweitzer today announced appointments to various boards and councils... Wed, 10 Nov 2010 12:00:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=851 (HELENA) - Governor Brian Schweitzer today discussed ideas the Administration is considering to improve care and save taxpayer dollars in the State’s Medicaid program... Tue, 09 Nov 2010 12:00:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=850 (HELENA) - Governor Brian Schweitzer today announced appointments to various boards and councils... Fri, 05 Nov 2010 12:00:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=849 (HELENA) - Governor Brian Schweitzer today announced a partnership with Delta Air Lines’ Sky magazine, the world’s most read in-flight magazine, to create a dedicated feature section on Montana and the people, places and business opportunities that make it the best place to raise a family, start a business and build a community... Thu, 04 Nov 2010 12:00:00 http://governor.mt.gov/news/pr.asp?ID=848 (HELENA) - Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer and Montana Adjutant General John E. Walsh departed today for Camp Shelby, Mississippi to visit the men and women of Montana’s 1-163rd Combined Arms Battalion prior to their departure overseas in support of Operation New Dawn. The unit and its higher headquarters, the 116th Brigade Combat Team, are scheduled to depart for their overseas deployment in the next several weeks... Thu, 04 Nov 2010 11:00:00