Governor Brian Schweitzer

Governor's News Releases

• Half-Staff Flags for Senator Daniel K. Inouye, President pro tempore of the Senate
  Tue, 18 Dec 2012, 14:56:00
  Pursuant to the President's proclamation signed today regarding the death of Senator Daniel K. Inouye, President pro tempore of the Senate, the flags will be at half-staff until sunset on the day of his interment...
  



• Governor Schweitzer Letter to EPA re: Smurfit-Stone Mill Site
  Mon, 17 Dec 2012, 15:37:00
  Please see the attached letter to the EPA from Governor Schweitzer regarding the Smurfit-Stone Mill site...
  



• Governor Announces Appointments to Various Boards and Councils
  Mon, 17 Dec 2012, 09:45:00
  (HELENA) - Today Governor Brian Schweitzer announced appointments to various boards and councils...
  



• Flag Guidance from the White House
  Fri, 14 Dec 2012, 14:15:00
  The President has issued a proclamation as a mark of respect for the victims of today's tragic events in Newtown, Connecticut...
  



• Tribal Relations Training Today - Agenda Attached
  Thu, 13 Dec 2012, 09:15:00
  (HELENA) - The Governor's Office of Indian Affairs is facilitating the 2012 Tribal Relations Training at the Great Northern Hotel in Helena today, Thursday, December 13th...
  



• Flag Proclamation for Sergeant First Class Darren M Linde
  Sat, 08 Dec 2012, 15:45:00
  Please see attached proclamation ordering flags lowered the day before (Monday the 10th) and the day of (Tuesday the 11th) the services for Sergeant First Class Darren M Linde of Sidney Montana...
  



• State Launches New mt.gov Redesign
  Thu, 29 Nov 2012, 10:55:00
  (Helena) - Today, the state released a major redesign of the official state website located at mt.gov...
  



• Governor Announces Appointments to Various Boards and Councils
  Fri, 16 Nov 2012, 11:00:00
  (HELENA) - Today Governor Brian Schweitzer announced appointments to various boards and councils...
  



• Governor Introduces Final Fiscally Responsible Executive Budget
  Thu, 15 Nov 2012, 15:25:00
  (Helena, MT) - Today, Governor Brian Schweitzer introduced his final budget for the 2015 biennium as required by law...
  



• Montana Sends Help to Storm-Ravaged East Coast
  Fri, 02 Nov 2012, 13:05:00
  (HELENA) - Governor Brian Schweitzer today announced that roughly 100 firefighters will board a flight on Saturday in Missoula headed for the east coast to help with the aftermath of hurricane Sandy, which battered the region earlier this week...
  



• Governor and First Lady Invite Children to Trick-or-Treat at the Residence Tonight
  Wed, 31 Oct 2012, 16:40:00
  (HELENA) - Governor Brian Schweitzer and First Lady Nancy Schweitzer invite Montana kids to trick-or-treat at the executive residence this Halloween, today - Wednesday, October 31st...
  



• Flag Proclamation for Senator George McGovern
  Thu, 25 Oct 2012, 16:40:00
  Please find attached a proclamation ordering flags lowered tomorrow, October 26, 2012, in honor of Senator George McGovern...
  



• First Lady and First Interstate Bank Kick-off One Warm Coat drive in Montana
  Wed, 17 Oct 2012, 15:05:00
  HELENA - First Lady Nancy Schweitzer today joined First Interstate Bank and One Warm Coat to kick-off a coat drive across Montana...
  



• Flag Guidance from the White House
  Mon, 15 Oct 2012, 15:35:00
  Please see the attached Presidential proclamation ordering flags lowered to honor the memory of former U.S. Senator Arlen Specter...
  



• Flag Guidance from the White House
  Fri, 05 Oct 2012, 14:50:00
  We have just received the Presidential Proclamation ordering flags lowered on Sunday October 7th, as required by federal statute, in honor of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service...
  



• Governor Invites Montana to Celebrate American Indian Heritage Day
  Fri, 28 Sep 2012, 10:30:00
  (HELENA) - Governor Brian Schweitzer encourages communities across Montana to recognize American Indian Heritage Day today, Friday, September 28, 2012...
  



• Governor Announces Appointments to Various Boards and Councils
  Thu, 27 Sep 2012, 13:00:00
  (HELENA) ? Today Governor Brian Schweitzer announced appointments to various boards and councils...
  



• Governor: Innovative State Programs receive Harvard Award
  Tue, 25 Sep 2012, 13:15:00
  (HELENA) - Governor Brian Schweitzer announced today that two state programs received national recognition from Harvard University for its creative solution to a government issue...
  



• Governor Schweitzer Announces Tuition Freeze for Montana Students
  Thu, 20 Sep 2012, 11:00:00
  (Helena) - Governor Brian Schweitzer announced today that he will propose a tuition freeze to the 2013 legislature as part of his last biennial budget submission...
  



• Governor Schweitzer Releases 2012 Tribal Relations Report
  Mon, 17 Sep 2012, 13:00:00
  (HELENA) - On September 15, 2012, Governor Brian Schweitzer released the 2012 Tribal Relations Report highlighting the State of Montana and Tribal Nations major efforts to work cooperatively since 2005...
  



• Flag guidance from the White House
  Wed, 12 Sep 2012, 16:00:00
  Please see direction from the White House attached...
  



• Flag Proclamation - Patriot Day 2012
  Mon, 10 Sep 2012, 11:25:00
  Please find attached a proclamation from Governor Schweitzer ordering flags lowered on property of the State of Montana for Patriot Day...
  



• Governor Issues Executive Order Declaring Statewide Fire Emergency
  Wed, 29 Aug 2012, 16:55:00
  (HELENA) - Governor Schweitzer today issued an Executive Order Declaring a Statewide Fire Emergency (Executive Order attached)...
  



• Proclamation from Governor Schweitzer
  Wed, 29 Aug 2012, 12:45:00
  The Governor issued the attached proclamation today, ordering flags lowered tomorrow, Thursday, August 30, in honor of former Montana Attorney General and former President of the Montana Senate Joe Mazurek who died this week...
  



• Presidential Flag Proclamation - Friday August 31st
  Tue, 28 Aug 2012, 12:30:00
  The State of Montana will participate in this observance of the death of Neil Armstrong...
  



• Governor Announces Appointments to Various Boards and Councils
  Mon, 27 Aug 2012, 17:00:00
  (HELENA) - Today Governor Brian Schweitzer announced appointments to various boards and councils...
  



• Governor: High Fire Danger Continues; Montanans should take Precautions
  Wed, 22 Aug 2012, 16:00:00
  (HELENA) ? With fire danger levels ranging from high to extreme across the state, Governor Brian Schweitzer today asked Montanans and out-of-state visitors to remain extra cautious during their outdoor activities and follow all local fire restrictions...
  



• Innovate Panel Guests Announced by Governor
  Wed, 22 Aug 2012, 16:00:00
  (Helena, MT) - Governor Brian Schweitzer announced an all-star list of panelists who will be participating in a discussion from 10:00am to 12:00pm at the first annual Governor's Innovation Day and Awards Dinner on August 28th...
  



• Governor Schweitzer announces Montana Business Founder Michael FitzGerald as Keynote for Innovative Business Day and Awards Dinner
  Thu, 16 Aug 2012, 13:40:00
  (Helena) - Governor Brian Schweitzer and Innovate Montana are proud to announce that Michael FitzGerald will be the keynote speaker for the first Governor's Innovative Business Awards Dinner on Tuesday, August 28th on the MSU campus...
  



• Governor Recieves Letter from Defense Secretary Panetta re: 120th Fighter Wing
  Wed, 15 Aug 2012, 13:40:00
  Please find attached a response letter to Governor Schweitzer, Commander in Chief of the Montana Air National Guard from the Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta saying he has directed the U.S. Air Force to suspend aircraft transfers and retirements previously scheduled for implementation in FY2012, including the transfer of F-15Cs from Great Falls, until Congress completes action on the FY2013 defense authorization and appropriation bills...
  



• Governor Congratulates the Montana Air National Guard as they celebrate their 65th Anniversary
  Fri, 10 Aug 2012, 16:30:00
  (HELENA) - Governor Brian Schweitzer the Commander in Chief of the Montana Air National Guard today congratulated and thanked the Montana Air National Guard as they celebrate 65 years of service to the State of Montana and the Nation this weekend...
  



• Governor Announces Winners of First Annual Innovative Business Award
  Wed, 08 Aug 2012, 11:42:00
  (Helena) - Today, Governor Brian Schweitzer announced that nine Montana companies from around the state will be honored with an innovative business award at the first annual Governor's Innovation Day and Awards Dinner to be held August 28th at Montana State University...
  



• Presidential Proclamation
  Mon, 06 Aug 2012, 15:00:00
  The White House has just issued a proclamation ordering flags lowered to honor the victims of the recent tragedy in Oak Creek, Wisconsin...
  



• Governor Issues Executive Order for Fires in SE and SC Montana
  Mon, 06 Aug 2012, 12:25:00
  The Governor's Executive Order (attached) authorizes agencies of the State of Montana and the Montana National Guard to mobilize in response to needs identified by local, state and tribal officials and fire managers in Southeast and South central Montana.
  



• Governor: Montana Recieves Presidential Declaration
  Thu, 02 Aug 2012, 18:00:00
  On July 26th Governor Schweitzer sent a letter asking President Obama to declare a Presidential Disaster for the area impacted by the Ash Creek Fire...
  



• Governor: Montana Ends Fiscal Year with another Historic Ending Fund Balance
  Tue, 31 Jul 2012, 11:40:00
  (Helena) - Governor Brian Schweitzer announced today that the State of Montana ended the last fiscal year with more than $453 million ending fund balance, the 2nd highest fund balance in state history...
  



• Governor Announces Appointments to Various Boards and Councils
  Mon, 30 Jul 2012, 09:05:00
  (HELENA) - Today Governor Brian Schweitzer announced appointments to various boards and councils...
  



• Governor Sends Letter Requesting Presidential Disaster Declaration
  Thu, 26 Jul 2012, 15:30:00
  Governor Schweitzer signed the attached letter today asking President Obama to declare a Presidential Disaster for the area impacted by the Ash Creek Fire...
  



• Presidential Flag Proclamation - Honoring the Victims of the Tragedy in Aurora, Colorado
  Fri, 20 Jul 2012, 14:00:00
  Friends - The White House just provided the message below and the proclamation attached...
  



• Governor Requests Disaster Determinations for 8 Counties and Northern Cheyenne Reservation
  Fri, 13 Jul 2012, 10:50:00
  Governor Brian Schweitzer today sent the attached letter to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack requesting natural disaster determinations for 8 counties (Stillwater, Carter, Yellowstone, Powder River, Custer, Treasure, Fallon and Rosebud) and the Northern Cheyenne Reservation.
  



• Montana Increases Number of College Grads More than any other State
  Thu, 12 Jul 2012, 10:35:00
  (HELENA) - Governor Brian Schweitzer today said he is proud of Montana for increasing the number of citizens that graduate from college by more than any other state according to a recent report by The Hechinger Report and a report released today by the U.S. Department of Education...
  



• Montana Assured that MANG Mission will be Protected
  Mon, 09 Jul 2012, 13:00:00
  HELENA - Gov. Brian Schweitzer and Attorney General Steve Bullock on Monday said Montana has received assurances from Secretary of the Air Force Michael B. Donley that the F-15 fighter jets from the Montana Air National Guard base in Great Falls will not be transferred to Fresno, California, before the C-130 aircraft promised in their place are provided...
  



• Governor Schweitzer Re-Ups Innovate Montana Business Attraction Marketing and Announces First Annual Innovation Day and Awards Dinner
  Mon, 02 Jul 2012, 17:39:00
  (Helena, MT) - Today, Governor Brian Schweitzer unveiled the continuation of an aggressive marketing strategy to attract businesses, investment and create more jobs through Innovate Montana by targeting start-up businesses looking to relocate or start and grow their businesses in Montana's dynamic economic landscape...
  



• Governor Announces Appointments to Various Boards and Councils
  Thu, 28 Jun 2012, 17:30:00
  (HELENA) - Today Governor Brian Schweitzer announced appointments to various boards and councils...
  



• Governor issues Emergency Executive Order for Musselshell, Rosebud, Treasure, Custer, Big Horn, Yellowstone, and Powder River Counties and Northern Cheyenne Reservation
  Wed, 27 Jun 2012, 15:45:00
  (Helena, MT) -- Governor Brian Schweitzer issued an executive order proclaiming an emergency to exist in Musselshell, Rosebud, Treasure, Custer, Big Horn, Yellowstone, and Powder River counties and the Northern Cheyenne Reservation in the State of Montana due to numerous fires and the extremely hazardous wild land fire conditions...
  



• Governor issues Emergency Executive Order for Musselshell, Rosebud, Treasure, Custer, Big Horn, and Yellowstone Counties and Northern Cheyenne Reservation
  Wed, 27 Jun 2012, 11:00:00
  (Helena, MT) -- Governor Brian Schweitzer issued an executive order proclaiming an emergency to exist in Musselshell, Rosebud, Treasure, Custer, Big Horn, and Yellowstone counties and the Northern Cheyenne Reservation in the State of Montana due to numerous fires and the extremely hazardous wild land fire conditions...
  



• Governor issues Emergency Executive Order
  Wed, 27 Jun 2012, 10:50:00
  (Helena, MT) -- Governor Brian Schweitzer issued an executive order proclaiming an emergency to exist in Lewis & Clark, Broadwater, Jefferson and Madison counties in the State of Montana due to numerous fires and the extremely hazardous wild land fire conditions...
  



• Governor Prepares to Use Legal Action to prevent the loss of the Mission for the Montana Air National Guard's 120th Fighter Wing ? Letters Attached
  Thu, 07 Jun 2012, 17:45:00
  (HELENA) - Governor Brian Schweitzer today wrote to President Barack Obama and Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta, announcing his intention to file legal action designed to prevent the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) from moving ahead with the transfer of the 120th Fighter Wing F-15 mission from the Montana Air National Guard until he is assured that the promised replacement mission is secure and will be assigned in time to prevent serious disruption in operation and manpower in Great Falls...
  



• Governor Announces Appointments to Various Boards and Councils
  Wed, 06 Jun 2012, 13:40:00
  (HELENA) - Today Governor Brian Schweitzer announced appointments to various boards and councils...
  



• Flag proclamation from Governor Schweitzer
  Thu, 31 May 2012, 09:10:00
  Please find attached a proclamation ordering flags lowered on Friday, June 1, for a young Montana National Guard soldier...
  



• Flag Proclamation Judge James Browning
  Thu, 24 May 2012, 17:30:00
  The Governor has issued the attached proclamation to honor Judge James Browning who's stellar career and lifetime of public service is described in the attached article. Services for Judge Browning, who died on May 5th, are on Friday the 25th in Billings...
  



• Governor Encourages Montanans to Be Prepared for Fire Season
  Tue, 22 May 2012, 14:00:00
  (HELENA) - Today, the annual fire season briefing was delivered to Governor Brian Schweitzer...
  



• Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer Marked Return of Fishery at Superfund Cleanup Site with Ceremonial Fly Cast into Silver Bow Creek
  Mon, 21 May 2012, 14:55:00
  (HELENA) - Governor Brian Schweitzer hung a "gone fishing" sign in his Helena office this afternoon...
  



• National Peace Officers Memorial Day
  Mon, 14 May 2012, 12:00:00
  Attached is a proclamation for National Peace Officers Memorial Day on Tuesday, May 15th....
  



• Governor Schweitzer Releases 2012 Drought Report
  Fri, 11 May 2012, 08:00:00
  (HELENA) - Officials of the Governor's Drought Advisory Committee are calling for near normal water supply and moisture conditions statewide through mid-July...
  



• Governor Announces Montana Leads the U.S. in Pulse Production
  Fri, 11 May 2012, 08:00:00
  (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...
  



• Governor Announces Proposal to Return $12 Million to Oil and Gas Cities and Towns
  Fri, 11 May 2012, 08:00:00
  (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...
  



• Governor Announces Appointments to Various Boards and Councils
  Tue, 08 May 2012, 07:50:00
  (HELENA) - Today, Governor Brian Schweitzer announced appointments to various boards and councils...
  



• Governor Schweitzer to Appear on the "Late Show with David Letterman" Tonight
  Wed, 25 Apr 2012, 15:00:00
  (HELENA) - Governor Brian Schweitzer will appear on the "Late Show with David Letterman" tonight...
  



• Governor Schweitzer Promoting the Big Sky to the Big Apple
  Tue, 24 Apr 2012, 09:45:00
  (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...
  



• Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer Stumps for Big Apple to Big Sky Direct Flight
  Tue, 24 Apr 2012, 09:25:00
  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!...
  



• Flag Proclamation -- Montana Air National Guard Senior Airman Robert Armstrong
  Wed, 18 Apr 2012, 17:00:00
  Please find attached a proclamation ordering flags lowered for Montana Air National Guard Senior Airman Robert Armstrong of Great Falls...
  



• Flag proclamation -- US Army Corporal Antonio C. Burnside
  Mon, 16 Apr 2012, 16:40:00
  Please find attached a proclamation ordering flags lowered for U.S. Army Corporal Antonio C. Burnside of Great Falls...
  



• Governor Announces Appointments to Various Boards and Councils
  Thu, 12 Apr 2012, 14:30:00
  (HELENA) - Today Governor Brian Schweitzer announced appointments to various boards and councils...
  



• Governor Takes Company Officials to Signal Peak and Rosebud Mines
  Thu, 12 Apr 2012, 09:50:00
  (HELENA) - Today, Governor Brian Schweitzer will be taking officials from Guangdong Fuel Material Company to tour Signal Peak and Rosebud Mines...
  



• Governor Announces New Adjutant General - Brigadier General Matthew T. Quinn
  Wed, 11 Apr 2012, 15:25:00
  (HELENA) Governor Brian Schweitzer announced today that Brigadier General Matthew T. Quinn will become Montana's next Adjutant General...
  



• Governor Takes Company Officials to Golden Sunlight Mine
  Wed, 11 Apr 2012, 10:00:00
  (HELENA) - Today, Governor Brian Schweitzer will be taking officials from Guangdong Fuel Material Company to tour the Golden Sunlight Mine...
  



• Governor Schweitzer Announces Fix to Montana's Pension Liability
  Tue, 10 Apr 2012, 15:35:00
  (Helena, MT) - Today, Governor Brian Schweitzer announced a legislative proposal to fix Montana's unfunded pension liability without a tax increase...
  



• Flag Proclamation from Governor Schweitzer
  Thu, 05 Apr 2012, 13:40:00
  Montana lost its last two members of the First Special Service Force(FSSF) on Sunday this week...
  



• Governor Calls Bull on Republicans for Balking on Bison Moved to Tribal Lands
  Tue, 04 Apr 2012, 13:15:00
  (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...
  



• Governor Announces Appointments to Various Boards and Councils
  Mon, 02 Apr 2012, 15:50:00
  (HELENA) - Today Governor Brian Schweitzer announced appointments to various boards and councils...
  



• Montana Capitol will "Light It Up Blue" Tonight for Autism Awareness
  Mon, 02 Apr 2012, 15:50:00
  (HELENA) - The Montana State Capitol will be lit in blue lights tonight for World Autism Awareness Day, which is today, April 2nd...
  



• State Capitol to Go Dark for Earth Hour 2012
  Fri, 30 Mar 2012, 15:30:00
  (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...
  



• Letter from Governor Schweitzer for today's hearing on REAL ID
  Wed, 21 Mar 2012, 13:35:00
  Please find attached a letter from Governor Schweitzer about REAL ID...
  



• Governor meets with Irish Energy Minister about strategies to utilize renewable energy potential
  Fri, 09 Mar 2012, 13:00:00
  (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...
  



• State Cost-Saving Measure Receives National Recognition
  Thu, 08 Mar 2012, 13:30:00
  (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...
  



• Governor Announces Appointments to Various Boards and Councils
  Mon, 05 Mar 2012, 14:27:00
  (HELENA) - Today Governor Brian Schweitzer announced appointments to various boards and councils....
  



• First Lady Announces Winners of Nancy's Garden Recipe Card Contest
  Fri, 03 Mar 2012, 16:00:00
  (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...
  



• Governor pleased with development of Keystone XL and revised permit proposal
  Mon, 27 Feb 2012, 16:45:00
  (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...
  



• Governor Announces Appointments to Various Boards and Councils
  Fri, 24 Feb 2012, 12:20:00
  (HELENA) - Today Governor Brian Schweitzer announced appointments to various boards and councils...
  



• Governor Announces Two Appointments to the Board of Regents
  Wed, 22 Feb 2012, 10:20:00
  (HELENA) - Governor Brian Schweitzer today announced the appointment of Pat Williams and Jeffrey Krauss to the Board of Regents...
  



• Flag proclamation -- Retired US Army Reservist Colonel Bill Beaman
  Fri, 17 Feb 2012, 16:25:00
  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...
  



• Governor Announces Appointments to Various Boards and Councils
  Thu, 09 Feb 2012, 16:20:00
  (HELENA) - Governor Brian Schweitzer today announced appointments to various boards and councils...
  



• Governor Announces Employee Health Center being Considered - Better Care, Less Cost
  Thu, 09 Feb 2012, 12:35:00
  (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...
  



• Governor Schweitzer and Harold Hamm, CEO of Continental Resources, to Headline Montana Ambassador Annual Meeting
  Tue, 07 Feb 2012, 11:45:00
  (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...
  



• Governor Schweitzer Appoints Jim Murry as Commissioner of Political Practices
  Mon, 06 Feb 2012, 17:00:00
  (HELENA) - Governor Brian Schweitzer today appointed James W. "Jim" Murry to serve as the Commissioner of Political Practices...
  



• Governor Schweitzer to Host Remembrance Ceremony for Former Governor Nutter
  Mon, 23 Jan 2012, 16:10:00
  (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...
  



• Governor Announces another MT Wind Farm is up and Running
  Thu, 19 Jan 2012, 16:45:00
  (HELENA) - Governor Brian Schweitzer announced today that the 9.6 MW Gordon Butte wind farm has recently completed construction and is now fully operational...
  



• Governor Announces Partnership - Saves Money and Improves Services
  Tue, 17 Jan 2012, 16:35:00
  (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...
  



• Governor Announces Appointments to Various Boards and Councils
  Tue, 17 Jan 2012, 14:00:00
  (HELENA) - Governor Brian Schweitzer today announced appointments to various boards and councils...
  



• Governor Schweitzer: Slow start to Snowpack across the State
  Thu, 12 Jan 2012, 10:10:00
  (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...
  



• Governor Brian Schweitzer: 189 MW of New Wind Energy in Montana
  Tue, 10 Jan 2012, 16:30:00
  (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...
  



• Governor Announces "Governor Schweitzer's One in a Million" Scholarship Fund
  Tue, 03 Jan 2012, 16:00:00
  (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...
  



• Governor Schweitzer: Montana Hits the One Million Mark
  Tue, 03 Jan 2012, 16:00:00
  (HELENA) - It's official, one million people now call Montana's Big Sky Country home announced Governor Brian Schweitzer today...
  



• First Lady Launches Nancy's Garden Recipe Card Contest
  Tue, 03 Jan 2012, 12:15:00
  (HELENA) - Today, First Lady Nancy Schweitzer announced a recipe card contest to engage children in exploring gardening, healthy eating, and cooking...
  



• Flag Proclamation honoring Blaine County Undersheriff Patrick A. Pyette
  Mon, 19 Dec 2011, 09:35:00
  Please find attached a Flag Proclamation honoring Blaine County Undersheriff Patrick A. Pyette who died in the line of duty on December 14th 2011.
  



• With Key Protections in Place, Governor Announces Keystone XL Pipeline Approval under MFSA
  Thu, 15 Dec 2011, 14:10:00
  (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)...
  



• Almost $300 Million in Tax Cuts under Schweitzer Administration
  Tue, 13 Dec 2011, 12:25:00
  (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...
  



• 56 County Capitol Christmas Trees Now Online
  Tue, 13 Dec 2011, 11:08:00
  (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...
  



• Governor Schweitzer Announces Launch of Montana Winter Tourism Campaign
  Wed, 07 Dec 2011, 15:00:00
  (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...
  



• Presidential Flag Proclamation - National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
  Tue, 06 Dec 2011, 17:10:00
  Friends - The White House just provided the message below and the proclamation attached...
  



• Governor Presents Three Landowners with Montana Neighbor Awards
  Mon, 21 Nov 2011, 15:44:00
  (HELENA) - Governor Brian Schweitzer today presented three ranching families with the Montana Neighbor Awards...
  



• Governor Announces Dan Villa to Serve as Budget Director
  Mon, 21 Nov 2011, 14:46:00
  (HELENA) - Governor Brian Schweitzer announced today that Dan Villa will serve as Budget Director...
  



• Lt. Governor and former First Lady Showcase Capitol Ornament Series
  Mon, 21 Nov 2011, 13:25:00
  (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...
  



• Flag proclamation - Former Supreme Court Justice John Conway Harrison
  Fri, 18 Nov 2011, 11:03:00
  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...
  



• Governor commends B.C. for legislation to protect North Fork of the Flathead River
  Wed, 16 Nov 2011, 15:05:00
  (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...
  



• Governor Issues Flag Proclamation - Adjutant General John J. Womak
  Tue, 15 Nov 2011, 15:05:00
  (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...
  



• Governor Schweitzer's Statement for Veterans Day
  Thu, 10 Nov 2011, 16:00:00
  "We owe a great deal to generations of Montanans who have served in our nation's military...
  



• Governor Announces Appointments to Various Boards and Councils
  Wed, 02 Nov 2011, 16:05:00
  (HELENA) - Governor Brian Schweitzer today announced appointments to various boards and councils...
  



• Flag Proclamation - SPC Liam McWilliams
  Tue, 01 Nov 2011, 15:15:00
  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...
  



• Governor Announces Appointment of Paul Tuss to Board of Regents
  Tue, 01 Nov 2011, 14:40:00
  (HELENA) - Governor Brian Schweitzer today announced the appointment of Paul Tuss to the Board of Regents...
  



• Schweitzer Letter to US Army Corps on Missouri River
  Fri, 28 Oct 2011, 11:10:00
  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.
  



• Flag Proclamation for MSgt Dorrie Hagan
  Fri, 21 Oct 2011, 14:30:00
  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...
  



• First Lady and First Interstate Bank Kick-off One Warm Coat drive in Montana
  Fri, 21 Oct 2011, 11:30:00
  HELENA - First Lady Nancy Schweitzer today joined First Interstate Bank and One Warm Coat® to kick-off a two-week coat drive across Montana...
  



• Governor Schweitzer Statement in Response to the Passing of Elouise Cobell
  Mon, 17 Oct 2011, 12:00:00
  (HELENA) - Governor Brian Schweitzer today released the following statement in response to the passing of Elouise Cobell:..
  



• First Lady Encourages Teachers to Enter Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest
  Fri, 14 Oct 2011, 16:40:00
  (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...
  



• National Firefighters Memorial Flag Proclamation
  Fri, 14 Oct 2011 10:57:00
  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...
  



• Governor Announces Appointments to Various Boards and Councils
  Tue, 11 Oct 2011, 13:00:00
  (HELENA) - Governor Brian Schweitzer today announced appointments to various boards and councils...
  



• Governor Announces MUS Received $20 Million Grant for Science and Engineering
  Mon, 3 Oct 2011, 15:40:00
  (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...
  



• New Historical Society Book Celebrates Montana's Barns - Book Launch on Saturday
  Wed, 28 Sep 2011, 13:30:00
  (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...
  



• Governor Memo: Keystone National Interest Determination
  Tue, 27 Sep 2011, 16:45:00
  Please find attach a memo the Governor will submit for the record at the Keystone National Interest Determination hearing in Glendive tonight...
  



• Governor Encourages the Celebration of American Indian Heritage Day
  Wed, 21 Sep 2011, 15:00:00
  (HELENA) - Governor Brian Schweitzer encourages communities across Montana to recognize American Indian Heritage Day this Friday, September 23, 2011...
  



• Governor Recognizes Sept. 21 as Walter Breuning Day
  Tue, 20 Sep 2011, 13:00:00
  Governor Schweitzer has issued a citation recognizing September 21, 2011 Walter Breuning Day...
  



• Governor Schweitzer Releases 2011 Tribal Relations Report
  Thu, 15 Sep 2011, 15:40:00
  (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...
  



• Governor Announces Appointments to Various Boards and Councils
  Tue, 13 Sep 2011, 15:45:00
  (HELENA) - Governor Brian Schweitzer today announced appointments to various boards and councils...
  



• Governor: September Oil and Gas Lease Sale fourth-highest since 1970's
  Fri, 09 Sep 2011, 15:00:00
  (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...
  



• Governor Schweitzer Announces Appointment of Student Regent
  Fri, 09 Sep 2011, 10:45:00
  (HELENA) - Governor Brian Schweitzer today announced the appointment of Joseph Thiel to the student regent position on the Board of Regents...
  



• Governor Orders Flags at Half-Staff for Patriot Day September 11
  Fri, 09 Sep 2011, 11:00:00
  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.
  



• Governor Announces Western Wind and Transmission Leadership Summit
  Thu, 08 Sep 2011, 14:30:00
  (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...
  



• First Lady Launches Online Voting Contest for New Math & Science Trading Cards
  Wed, 07 Sep 2011, 10:52:00
  (HELENA) - Today, Montana's First Lady, Nancy Schweitzer announced an online voting contest to select a new set of Math & Science trading cards...
  



• Governor Schweitzer visits West Riverside Fire
  Wed, 24 Aug 2011, 13:55:00
  (HELENA) - Governor Brian Schweitzer met with fire officials at the West Riverside Fire today to discuss that incident and others burning around the state
  



• Lt. Governor Bohlinger Receives 2011 Champion of Youth Award
  Wed, 24 Aug 2011, 10:55:00
  (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...
  



• Governor Releases Details of Lab Analyses of Oil from Exxon Silvertip Pipeline Spill
  Thu, 04 Aug 2011, 14:42:00
  (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. ...
  



• Governor Schweitzer: New Mission for MANG Bittersweet
  Thu, 04 Aug 2011, 11:27:00
  (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...
  



• Governor Announces Sheryl Noethe as Montana's Poet Laureate
  Tue, 02 Aug 2011, 10:30:00
  (HELENA) - Governor Brian Schweitzer today appointed Sheryl Noethe as Montana's poet laureate...
  



• Governor Schweitzer Encourages Montanans to Be Prepared for Fire Season
  Mon, 01 Aug 2011, 14:52:00
  (HELENA) - Today, the annual fire season briefing was delivered to Governor Brian Schweitzer...
  



• Governor regarding FMCSR - Farm Vehicles and off-road Ag Equipment
  Mon, 01 Aug 2011, 15:44:00
  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.
  



• Governor: Montana Ends Fiscal Year with Historic Ending Fund Balance
  Thu, 28 Jul 2011, 14:00:00
  (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...
  



• Governor's Request for Individual Assistance for Flooding has been Approved
  Wed, 27 Jul 2011, 14:05:00
  (HELENA) - Governor Schweitzer's request for Individual Assistance for people affected by flooding has been approved (notification from FEMA is attached)...
  



• Governor's first Oil Pipeline Safety Council meeting Aug. 3
  Wed, 27 Jul 2011, 11:20:00
  (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...
  



• Governor Creates Oil Pipeline Safety Review Council
  Wed, 20 Jul 2011, 13:05:00
  Please see the attached Executive Order creating the Montana Oil Pipeline Safety Review Council.
  



• Governor to Visit Company C 1-189th Med Detachment Soldiers Prior to Deployment
  Wed, 20 Jul 2011, 10:20:00
  (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. ...
  



• Letter from Governor to ExxonMobile Pipeline President Gary Pruessing
  Fri, 15 Jul 2011 11:32:00
  Please see attached letter from Governor to ExxonMobile Pipeline President Gary Pruessing
  



• ExxonMobil response to Governor's Request
  Fri, 15 Jul 2011 10:07:00
  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.
  



• Letter from Governor to Exxon Requesting Data on Crude Oil
  Fri, 8 Jul 2011 12:15:00
  Please see attached letter from Governor Schweitzer to Exxon requesting data on the crude oil.
  



• Letter from Governor to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
  Thu, 7 Jul 2011 15:25:00
  Please see attached letter from the Governor to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration.
  



• Governor Letter to Exxon: Initial Inspection of the ruptured pipeline and preservation of evidence
  Wed, 6 Jul 2011 18:00:00
  Please see attached Governor Schweitzer's letter to Exxon re: Yellowstone River Oil spill, Initial Inspection of the ruptured pipeline and preservation of evidence.
  



• Governor Schweitzer to Open Office and Host Public Meeting in Billings
  Wed, 6 Jul 2011 15:40:00
  (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...
  



• Governor Schweitzer Tours Area Impacted by Oil Spill - Issues Executive Order
  Tue, 5 Jul 2011 16:01:00
  (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...
  



• Governor: State Continues to Monitor and Assist in the Silvertip Pipeline Incident
  Sun, 3 Jul 2011 13:57:00
  (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...
  



• Governor: State Disaster and Emergency Services and Other Agencies Responding to Oil Spill in Yellowstone River
  Sat, 2 Jul 2011 14:00:00
  (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...
  



• More Money for Montana Main Streets - State gets Grant through Treasury
  Fri, 1 Jul 2011 16:05:00
  (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...
  



• Governor Announces Appointments to Various Boards and Councils
  Fri, 24 Jun 2011 17:23:00
  (HELENA) - Governor Brian Schweitzer today announced appointments to various boards and councils...
  



• Governor and FEMA sign disaster aid agreement
  Thu, 23 Jun 2011 17:15:00
  (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...
  



• Governor: Montana has $366 million in the bank
  Wed, 22 Jun 2011 15:02:00
  (HELENA) - Governor Brian Schweitzer announced that the state has $366 million in the bank...
  



• Governor Schweitzer issues executive order to aid flood-hit farmers and municipalities
  Tue, 21 Jun 2011 15:30:00
  (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...
  



• MT Presidential Disaster Declaration Approved
  Fri, 17 Jun 2011 17:05:00
  Montana's request for the Presidential Disaster Declaration has been approved...
  



• Flag Proclamation from Governor Schweitzer
  Fri, 3 Jun 2011 14:24:00
  Please find attached the Governor's Proclamation ordering flags lowered on Tuesday next week, to honor U.S. Marine Corporal Steven Jorgenson...
  



• Governor to Deliver Keynote Address at Coal Conference in Beijing - Leads Delegation to China as Chair of Council of State Governments
  Fri, 3 Jun 2011, 11:12:00
  (HELENA) - Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer will be a keynote speaker at the Gasification and Coal Chemicals in Asia Pacific 2011 Conference or GAP 2011...
  



• Governor Schweitzer Requests Presidential Disaster Declaration
  Wed, 1 Jun 2011, 15:17:00
  Please find attached the Governor's letter requesting a Presidential Disaster Declaration
  



• Governor Executive Order Declaring Statewide Emergency
  Mon, 23 May 2011, 16:17:00
  Attached: Governor's Executive Order declaring Statewide Emergency and a map with the status of jurisdictions that have declared emergencies/disasters...
  



• State's water supply best in many years; late melting of snowpack raising flood potential
  Mon, 16 May 2011, 14:20:00
  (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...
  



• Governor Schweitzer: Action on Bills Friday, May 13
  Fri, 13 May 2011, 17:00:00
  The Governor signed the following bills:..
  



• Governor Schweitzer Appoints Dave Gallik as Commissioner of Political Practices
  Fri, 13 May 2011, 15:16:00
  (HELENA) - Governor Brian Schweitzer today appointed Dave Gallik to serve as Commissioner of Political Practices...
  



• Governor Schweitzer Signs Senate Bill 372
  Fri, 13 May 2011, 15:10:00
  Governor Schweitzer signed SB 372 today (Tutvedt - Lower business equipment tax -- phase more reduction on state economic growth) and issued the attached statement...
  



• Flag Proclamation - Peace Officers Memorial Day
  Fri, 13 May 2011 14:40:00
  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...
  



• Flag Proclamation - U.S. Army Sergeant Richard Daniel Greene
  Fri, 13 May 2011 14:25:00
  The Governor issued the attached proclamation to honor a Montana soldier who died while in service...
  



• Governor Schweitzer: Action on Bills Thursday, May 12
  Thu, 12 May 2011, 17:10:00
  The Governor signed the following bills:..
  



• Governor Schweitzer Vetoes Bills Today
  Tue, 10 May 2011, 16:45:00
  Governor Schweitzer vetoed the following bills today:..
  



• Governor Schwetizer Signed and Vetoed the following bills
  Mon, 9 May 2011, 17:00:00
  Governor Schweitzer Signed the following bills today:..
  



• Governor - Signed and Vetoed Bills Today
  Fri, 6 May 2011, 17:15:00
  Governor Schweitzer Signed the following bills today:..
  



• Governor Schweitzer issued the following vetos today
  Thu, 5 May 2011, 16:01:00
  Governor Schweitzer vetoed the following bill today (letters attached):..
  



• Governor Line-Item Veto on HB 604
  Wed, 4 May 2011, 16:05:00
  HB 604 - line item veto - fund transfers - WC 050411
  



• Governor Says State in Good Shape with More than $300 Million in Savings
  Thu, 28 Apr 2011 21:07:00
  (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...
  



• Governor Orders Flags at half-staff for U.S. Army Sergeant Kyle D. Lewis
  Thu, 28 Apr 2011 15:22:00
  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.
  



• Governor Schweitzer and Legislative Leadership Reach an Agreement on House Bill 2
  Fri, 22 Apr 2011 20:15:00
  Agree to pass HB2 with Governor's Amendments...
  



• Governor Schweitzer to ceremonially sign the following bills today at 12:30pm and issued one Amendatory Veto yesterday
  Wed, 20 Apr 2011 12:54:00
  Governor Schweitzer to ceremonially sign the following bills today at 12:30pm:..
  



• Schweitzer Touts Thousands of Montanans Going Back to Work
  Wed, 20 Apr 2011 12:20:00
  (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...
  



• Flag Proclamation from Governor Schweitzer
  Fri, 15 Apr 2011 11:13:00
  Please find attached a Proclamation ordering flags on property of the State of Montana lowered on Monday to honor Walter Breuning...
  



• Statement from Governor Schweitzer: Walter Breuning
  Thu, 14 Apr 2011, 18:33:00
  "I am deeply saddened by the loss of my dear friend and a great Montanan, Walter Breuning...
  



• Statement from Governor re: Return of Management of Wolves to Montana
  Thu, 14 Apr 2011, 16:05:00
  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:...
  



• Governor Issues Amendatory Veto on SB 356
  Wed, 13 Apr 2011, 17:00:00
  Governor Issues Amendatory Veto on SB 356...
  



• Governor Schweitzer Holds VETO Branding
  Wed, 13 Apr 2011 16:45:00
  (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...
  



• Governor Requests AG Memo re: Veto of HB 2
  Mon, 11 Apr 2011 16:10:00 PM
  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...
  



• Governor Issues 2 Vetoes - Signs Bills Today
  Fri, 8 Apr 2011 16:44:00
  Governor Schweitzer Vetoed the following bills today (veto messages attached):...
  



• Governor Issues Veto and Amendatory Vetoes
  Thu, 7 Apr 2011 14:34:00
  Governor Schweitzer Vetoed the following bill today:...
  



• Governor Issues Amendatory Vetoes and Veto
  Mon, 4 Apr 2011 15:40:00
  Governor Schweitzer issued the following Amendatory Vetoes today:...
  



• Governor Schweitzer Issues Amendatory Vetoes and Veto
  Fri, 1 Apr 2011 13:12:00
  Governor Schweitzer issued the following Amendatory Vetoes today (letter and amendments attached):...
  



• Governor Announces Appointments to Various Boards and Councils
  Thu, 31 Mar 2011 11:25:00
  (HELENA) - Governor Brian Schweitzer today announced appointments to various boards and councils...
  



• Governor Schweitzer Statement on U.S. FWS Draft Environmental Assessment of Montana's Request to Control Gray Wolves in the West Fork Elk Management Unit
  Mon, 28 Mar 2011 15:00:00
  (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...
  



• Senate Passes Amendment Restoring Authority for Health IT Funds to House Bill 2
  Mon, 28 Mar 2011 13:29:00
  (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...
  



• Governor Says Republican Cuts to Health and Human Services will Lead to Higher Medical Costs for Montanans
  Wed, 23 Mar 2011 16:13:00
  (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...
  



• Statement from Governor re: Interior Proposed Settlement of Gray Wolf Lawsuit
  Fri, 18 Mar 2011 12:35:00
  "Today's announcement by the Department of Interior is a significant step forward in moving toward state management of wolves...
  



• Governor Announces Appointments to Various Boards and Councils
  Thu, 17 Mar 2011 16:30:00
  (HELENA) - Governor Brian Schweitzer today announced appointments to various boards and councils...
  



• Governor Says Republican Cuts will Result in More Expensive Health Care and Job Loss
  Wed, 16 Mar 2011 13:09:00
  (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...
  



• Governor Announces Appointments to Various Boards and Councils
  Thu, 10 Mar 2011 15:11:00
  (HELENA) - Governor Brian Schweitzer today announced appointments to various boards and councils...
  



• Governor says Wind Energy continues to grow in MT - Applauds Seminars focused on helping Manufacturers Enter Supply Chain
  Wed, 2 Mar 2011 14:22:00
  (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...
  



• Governor Schweitzer Announced as Gov. Sportsmen's Caucus Co-Chair
  Wed, 2 Mar 2011 13:45:00
  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...
  



• Flag Proclamation from Governor Schweitzer
  Thu, 24 Feb 2011 13:12:00
  (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...
  



• Governor Orders Flags at half-staff for Montana Air National Guard MSgt Ross Tribby
  Wed, 23 Feb 2011 11:05:00
  (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...
  



• Governor Schweitzer Gives Session Update - Montana has over $355 Million in Bank
  Thu, 17 Feb 2011 12:10:00
  (HELENA) - Today Governor Brian Schweitzer offered an update on the legislative session after the Legislative Fiscal Division increased its revenue projection by $97 million...
  



• Governor Notifies Interior of New Wolf Management Directives
  Wed, 16 Feb 2011 16:35:00
  (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...
  



• Governor Announces Appointments to Various Boards and Councils
  Wed, 16 Feb 2011 15:32:00
  (HELENA) - Governor Brian Schweitzer today announced appointments to various boards and councils...
  



• Governor Schweitzer Stops Importation of Bison into Montana for 90 Days
  Tue, 15 Feb 2011 15:15:00
  (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...
  



• Montana and BC: Agreement to Fund MOU Protecting the North Fork
  Tue, 15 Feb 2011 11:44:00
  (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...
  



• Governor Announces Appointments to Various Boards and Councils
  Wed, 02 Feb 2011 15:40:00
  (HELENA) - Governor Brian Schweitzer today announced appointments to various boards and councils...
  



• Governor Signs House Bill 1 - Issues Signing Statement
  Tue, 01 Feb 2011 13:33:00
  Governor Schweitzer signed House Bill 1 and issued the following (also attached) statement:...
  



• Governor Announces Appointments to Various Boards and Councils
  Fri, 28 Jan 2011 09:23:00
  (HELENA) - Governor Brian Schweitzer today announced appointments to various boards and councils...
  



• Governor Statement on TransCanada Entering into Firm Contract for Oil Producers
  Thu, 20 Jan 2011 11:35:00
  (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...
  



• Flag Proclamation from Governor Schweitzer
  Fri, 07 Jan 2011 14:50:00
  (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...
  



• 2010 Montana Ambassadors Outstanding Leaders Award Winners
  Thu, 06 Jan 2011 14:26:00
  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...
  



• Governor to give State of the State Address on Wednesday, January 26th
  Thu, 06 Jan 2011 14:19:00
  (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.
  



• Governor Schweitzer and Delta Air Lines Unveil Sky Magazine Featuring Montana
  Tue, 04 Jan 2011 15:27:00
  (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...
  



• Flag Proclamation from Governor Schweitzer
  Mon, 27 Dec 2010 13:07:00
  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...
  



• 56 County Capitol Christmas Trees Now Online
  Fri, 17 Dec 2010 13:17:00
  (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...
  



• Governor Announces Appointments to Various Boards and Councils
  Thu, 16 Dec 2010 11:37:00
  (HELENA) - Governor Brian Schweitzer today announced appointments to various boards and councils...
  



• Governor Revises Revenue Projections by about $119 Million
  Wed, 15 Dec 2010 15:20:00
  (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...
  



• Governor Orders Flags on State Property at half-staff for Trooper David DeLaittre
  Mon, 06 Dec 2010 09:55:00
  (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.
  



• Governor Orders Flags at half-staff for U. S. Army Private First Class Jed P. "Cole" Naisbitt
  Thu, 02 Dec 2010 14:00:00
  (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.
  



• Governor Statement on Death of MHP Trooper David DeLaittre
  Thu, 02 Dec 2010 12:00:00
  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...
  



• Governor Orders Flags at half-staff for U. S. Army Private Shannon E. Swartz
  Tue, 30 Nov 2010 11:30:00
  (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.
  



• Governor Announces Dan Boucher as New District Judge in Havre
  Wed, 24 Nov 2010 12:00:00
  (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...
  



• Schweitzer Proposal Would Offer All Montanans Medicaid Drug Discounts
  Tue, 16 Nov 2010 12:00:00
  (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)...
  



• Governor Schweitzer Presents 2012-2013 State Budget
  Mon, 15 Nov 2010 12:00:00
  (HELENA) - Today Governor Brian Schweitzer submitted the state budget for fiscal year 2012-2013 as required by law...
  



• Governor Schweitzer?s Statement on Veterans Day
  Thu, 11 Nov 2010 12:00:00
  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...
  



• Tentative Pay Plan Agreement Reached with Employee Unions
  Wed, 10 Nov 2010 13:00:00
  (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...
  



• Governor Announces Appointments to Various Boards and Councils
  Wed, 10 Nov 2010 12:00:00
  (HELENA) - Governor Brian Schweitzer today announced appointments to various boards and councils...
  



• Governor Discusses Ideas for Better Care, More Savings in Medicaid Program
  Tue, 09 Nov 2010 12:00:00
  (HELENA) - Governor Brian Schweitzer today discussed ideas the Administration is considering to improve care and save taxpayer dollars in the State?s Medicaid program...
  



• Governor Announces Appointments to Various Boards and Councils
  Fri, 05 Nov 2010 12:00:00
  (HELENA) - Governor Brian Schweitzer today announced appointments to various boards and councils...
  



• Governor Schweitzer and the State of Montana Partner with Delta Air Lines? Sky Magazine for the January 2011 Issue
  Thu, 04 Nov 2010 12:00:00
  (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...
  



• Governor Schweitzer, General Walsh To Visit 1-163rd CAB Soldiers Prior to Deployment
  Thu, 04 Nov 2010 11:00:00
  (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...