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Published on May 1, 2023 - 21:09 GMT

MHP announces major methamphetamine bust in Yellowstone County">MHP announces major methamphetamine bust in Yellowstone County ...

BOULDER, Mont. – Montana Highway Patrol (MHP) troopers made a major drug bust in Yellowstone County, seizing approximately 25 pounds of methamphetamine, Colonel Steve Lavin announced today. “The crisis at the southern border continues to impact Montana. …

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Published on April 28, 2023 - 18:09 GMT

Attorney General Knudsen fights to protect individuals from compelled speech">Attorney General Knudsen fights to protect ...

HELENA – Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen joined 21 other state attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in defense of First Amendment protections for providers of goods and services, who cannot be compelled to express a particular viewpoint. The …

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Published on April 21, 2023 - 23:18 GMT

Attorney General Knudsen calls on Biden administration to extend comment deadline on transgender sports rule">Attorney General ...

April 21, 2023 HELENA – Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen today called on the Biden administration to extend its comment period on its proposed rule to force schools to allow boys to play on girls’ sports teams or lose federal funding from May 15 to …

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Published on April 13, 2023 - 23:07 GMT

Attorney General Knudsen and DEA host first Montana family summit">Attorney General Knudsen and DEA host first Montana family ...

HELENA – Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen, in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration’s Rocky Mountain Field Division, hosted a Family Summit Wednesday in support of those who have lost loved ones to the drug poisoning and overdose …

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Published on April 12, 2023 - 18:47 GMT

Federal court grants AG Knudsen request to block Biden’s overreaching water rule">Federal court grants AG Knudsen request to block ...

HELENA – In response to a motion filed by Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen, the United States District Court for the District of North Dakota today issued a preliminary injunction against the Biden administration’s Environmental Protection Agency …

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Published on April 7, 2023 - 21:39 GMT

65 New Officers Graduate From The Montana Law Enforcement Academy">65 New Officers Graduate From The Montana Law Enforcement ...

HELENA – Sixty-five new officers who will serve in 40 agencies across the state graduated Tuesday from the Montana Law Enforcement Academy (MLEA), which is part of the Montana Department of Justice. MLEA provides basic and advanced training for state, …

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Published on April 7, 2023 - 02:09 GMT

MHP partners with Montana Buffalo Wild Wings restaurants to raise funds for Trooper Johnson’s recovery">MHP partners with Montana ...

HELENA – The Montana Highway Patrol is partnering with Montana Buffalo Wild Wings restaurants across the state to raise funds that will help support Trooper Lewis Johnson’s recovery. On Wednesday, April 12, Montana Buffalo Wild Wings restaurants across the …

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Published on April 6, 2023 - 02:31 GMT

AG Knudsen leads coalition in support of right to free speech">AG Knudsen leads coalition in support of right to free speech ...

HELENA – Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen led a coalition of 17 other state attorneys general calling on the United States Supreme Court to reverse a lower court’s decision giving officials license to stifle their political opponents’ protected …

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Published on April 3, 2023 - 22:07 GMT

Attorney General Knudsen Partners with Responsibility.org to Prevent Underage Drinking during Alcohol Responsibility Month">...

HELENA – Attorney General Austin Knudsen, in partnership with responsibility.org, released a public service announcement today encouraging parents and caregivers to talk to young Montanans about alcohol to prevent underage drinking this month during …

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Published on March 31, 2023 - 15:09 GMT

21 state AGs warn asset managers over ESG investments as proxy season begins">21 state AGs warn asset managers over ESG ...

HELENA – Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen and 20 other state attorneys general warned more than 50 of the nation’s largest asset managers about Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investments being made with Americans’ hard-earned money as …

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Published on March 30, 2023 - 12:20 GMT

Attorney General Knudsen Supports Parental Rights In Lawsuit Against Woke Public School">Attorney General Knudsen Supports ...

HELENA – Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen led a 19-state coalition that filed a brief in support of parental rights and against “social transitioning” of children in a lawsuit against a policy at a Massachusetts school district that is stripping …

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Published on March 14, 2023 - 21:35 GMT

Attorney General Knudsen issues statement on Biden’s gun control executive order">Attorney General Knudsen issues statement on ...

HELENA – Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen today released the following statement regarding President Biden’s “Executive Order on Reducing Gun Violence and Making Our Communities Safer”: “The President can’t rewrite laws. This is yet another …

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Published on March 9, 2023 - 18:01 GMT

AG Knudsen statement on Visa and Mastercard decision to ‘pause’ plan to enable tracking of firearm purchases">AG Knudsen statement ...

HELENA – In response to reports that Visa and Mastercard have decided to ‘pause’ the implementation of a merchant category code for the processing of firearms purchases from gun stores, Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen issued the following statement …

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Published on March 9, 2023 - 01:48 GMT

Attorney General Knudsen Leads Coalition Against Unconstitutional New York Law">Attorney General Knudsen Leads Coalition Against ...

HELENA – Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen and 18 other state attorneys general this week filed amicus briefs in federal court supporting Americans’ right to keep and bear arms and the right of places of worship to determine their own policies …

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Published on March 9, 2023 - 01:48 GMT

Attorney General Knudsen asks court for immediate appeal in case to protect minors">Attorney General Knudsen asks court for ...

HELENA – Attorney General Austin Knudsen requested Tuesday that the Montana First Judicial District Court certify an immediate appeal of Judge Christopher Abbott’s order permanently enjoining the Parental Consent for Abortion Act of 2013 in the Planned …

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Published on February 28, 2023 - 01:17 GMT

AG Knudsen supports bill to ban TikTok in Montana">AG Knudsen supports bill to ban TikTok in Montana HELENA – Montana Attorney ...

HELENA – Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen announced his support today of Senate Bill 419, which would prohibit Chinese-owned TikTok from being downloaded on devices in Montana. TikTok collects user data that could be shared with the Chinese …

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Published on February 24, 2023 - 18:03 GMT

AG Knudsen announces shocking 11,000 percent increase of fentanyl seizures in Montana since 2019">AG Knudsen announces shocking 11,...

HELENA – Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen announced today a nearly 11,000 percent increase in fentanyl seizures by anti-drug task forces in Montana since 2019. Additionally, triple the amount of fentanyl was seized in 2022 compared to 2021, …

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Published on February 24, 2023 - 00:03 GMT

AG Knudsen, MHP Accepting Submissions for 2023 Law Enforcement Appreciation Poster Contest">AG Knudsen, MHP Accepting Submissions ...

HELENA – Attorney General Austin Knudsen announced today that submissions are open for the 2023 Montana Law Enforcement Appreciation Poster Contest. Elementary school students across Montana are invited to submit artwork showing appreciation for Montana …

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Published on February 21, 2023 - 23:36 GMT

DOJ’s OCP receiving increased reports of scam callers posing as law enforcement">DOJ’s OCP receiving increased reports of scam ...

HELENA – Scammers are continuing their attempts to obtain personal information from unsuspecting Montanans over the phone by claiming to be law enforcement officials, Attorney General Austin Knudsen warned today. The fraudsters are disguising their phone …

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Published on February 17, 2023 - 05:02 GMT

AG Knudsen, Col. Lavin encourage Montanans to join in prayer for injured MHP trooper">AG Knudsen, Col. Lavin encourage Montanans ...

HELENA – A Montana Highway Patrol (MHP) trooper was run over today by a suspect vehicle during a vehicle pursuit on Highway 37 near Eureka. The trooper was flown to the hospital and is in stable condition. Attorney General Austin Knudsen issued the …

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