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BOZEMAN, Mont. – Governor-elect Greg Gianforte today announced the first meeting of his expanded COVID-19 Task Force, which includes nine new appointments and four ex-officio members. “We face a very serious challenge, and I’m counting on this task force, and all Montanans, to help us get through it and stronger on the other side,” Gianforte said. “The task force will help chart the best path forward for Montana. It will be transparent and accountable, and will ensure all voices are heard.” Gianforte’s COVID-19 Task Force includes heal...
BOZEMAN, Mont. – Governor-elect Greg Gianforte today named his transition advisory team for the Department of Military Affairs. The advisory team will identify and review candidates to serve as the next director of the Department of Military Affairs, and will forward its recommendations to Gianforte. “When disaster strikes or our nation’s security is threatened, Montanans rely on our dedicated, selfless men and women in uniform to execute the mission. We owe them a debt of gratitude,” Gianforte said. “We must ensure the Department of Military...
BOZEMAN, Mont. – Governor-elect Gianforte today named Kurt Alme as Budget Director for his administration. Alme – the current U.S. Attorney for Montana and former director of the Department of Revenue – will oversee the state budget and help shape the Governor-elect’s forthcoming budget recommendations. “We received a clear mandate from Montanans to fire up our economy and hold the line on state spending, and I need a leader of Kurt’s experience and intellect to implement that mandate,” Governor-elect Gianforte said. “In partnering with Kurt, I...
BOZEMAN, Mont. – Governor-elect Gianforte today named Christine Heggem as his chief of staff in the governor’s office. “I’ve had the pleasure of working with Chris over the last three years, and look forward to bringing this Montanan back home to serve as my chief of staff,” said Governor-elect Gianforte. “Chris brings a steady hand and strong voice to every team she’s a part of, and I’m grateful she’s coming on board to help me serve Montana.” Heggem has served as Gianforte’s chief of staff in his congressional office since 2017. “I’m hono...
By Rachel Hergett, MSU News Service BOZEMAN — An organic chemist focusing on metal catalysts is the latest Montana State University researcher to have their work recognized and funded through a National Institutes of Health program with an emphasis on investigating broad scientific questions. Sharon Neufeldt, an assistant professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry in MSU’s College of Letters and Science, received the Maximizing Investigators’ Research Award through the NIH’s National Institute of General Medical Sciences in Sept...
This versatile dish is a crowd-pleaser. You can easily take the recipe and make it your own by changing up the cheeses or veggie. My family loves it! —Donna Bailey, Oreland, Pennsylvania TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. Bake: 20 min. YIELD: 6 servings. Ingredients • 1 package (16 ounces) ziti • 1/4 cup butter, cubed • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour • 2 cups 2% milk • 2 cups shredded white cheddar cheese • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese • 1 teaspoon garlic powder • 1/2 teaspoon pepper • 3 cups cubed fully...
BOZEMAN -Montana State University Extension has published educational materials focused on the emerald ash borer, a beetle that has spread throughout much of the U.S. and could threaten Montana's ash trees. The emerald ash borer is a destructive wood-boring beetle that has killed millions of ash trees in North America, said Laurie Kerzicnik, MSU associate Extension specialist in the College of Agriculture's Department of Plant Sciences and Plant Pathology. The beetle was first discovered in...
