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Speaker Knudsen Statement on Gov Bullock Veto of 2nd Amendment Bills

HELENA, Mont — Following Governor Steve Bullock’s veto of House Bills 262 and 246, Speaker of the House Austin Knudsen released the following statement: “It’s disappointing that following a campaign in which Governor Bullock ran on his support for the Second Amendment that he would turn his back on Montanans so quickly by taking his … Continue reading Speaker Knudsen Statement on Gov Bullock Veto of 2nd Amendment Bills

Montana Lawmakers Call For Civility, Bi-Partisanship On Legislature’s Opening Day

State lawmakers filled the halls of Montana’s Capitol Monday for the first day of the 2017 legislative session. As they entered the legislative chambers for the first time, party leaders promised civil, bi-partisan work, despite upcoming fights over the direction of the state budget and policy. Republican leadership, which holds a majority in both the … Continue reading Montana Lawmakers Call For Civility, Bi-Partisanship On Legislature’s Opening Day

Montana election season gets underway with candidate filing

HELENA – The 2016 election season officially started Thursday – the first day Montanans could register as candidates for dozens of top state posts, ranging from governor and chief justice of the Montana Supreme Court to legislators and district judges. In total, 124 people formalized their candidacy on the unofficial holiday for Montana pols, Secretary of … Continue reading Montana election season gets underway with candidate filing

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Speaker Knudsen Files for Reelection

(Culbertson, MT) – On Thursday Republican Speaker of the House Austin Knudsen filed for reelection to House District 34. “It has been an honor to represent the people of Northeastern Montana for the past six years, “said Knudsen. “I look forward to the upcoming campaign, to talking to folks about the great things we’ve accomplished … Continue reading Speaker Knudsen Files for Reelection

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Rep. Knudsen: NLRB Decision Bad for Business

Recently, the National Labor Relations Board, or NLRB, overturned a decades-old legal precedent, instituting new onerous standards on employers. These new standards are just another in a long line of federal overreach by the Obama administration that has potentially devastating consequences for America’s job creators. In the case of Browning-Ferris Industries (BFI), the NLRB was … Continue reading Rep. Knudsen: NLRB Decision Bad for Business