$15M proposed to buy fishing access land
Billings Gazette, USA - Nov 22, 2006
By JENNIFER McKEE. HELENA - Gov. Brian Schweitzer wants to spend $15
million over the next two years buying new state parks and fishing
access sites - and let Montana seniors and kids fish for free for a
year.
Governor proposes tax cuts, education funding increases in budget
Helena Independent Record, MT - Nov. 16, 2006
By MATT GOURAS. HELENA - Gov. Brian Schweitzer is proposing tax relief
and big increases in education spending, including plans for full-day
kindergarten and a promise to hold college tuition at current levels,
in his new budget.
Governor announces $2 billion transmission line
Helena Independent Record, MT - Oct. 23, 2006
By MATT GOURAS AP Writer. HELENA, Mont. (AP) - Gov. Brian Schweitzer,
joined by industry executives, announced plans Monday to build one of
the longest electricity transmission lines seen in the West in 40 ...
Governor joins call for early education
The Missoulian, MT - Oct. 5, 2006
By TYLER CHRISTENSEN of the Missoulian. Poised between two stacks of
giant Lego bricks, Gov. Brian Schweitzer recalled the day he asked an
arena full of University of Montana graduates to stand if they were ...
State workers honored with awards from gov
Helena Independent Record, MT - Oct. 5, 2006
By the Helena IR - 10/05/06. Gov. Brian Schweitzer announced Wednesday
the 2006 recipients of the Governor’s Award for Excellence in
Performance.
Schweitzer lines up $1.3 billion plant
Great Falls Tribune, MT - Oct 3, 2006
By GWEN FLORIO. HELENA - The lump of coal and jar of synthetic fuel
that Gov. Brian Schweitzer totes around the country as he preaches the
gospel of coal-to-diesel technology are almost as much a part of ...
Governor announces coal-to-liquid fuel plant
Billings Gazette, MT - Oct. 2, 2006
HELENA - Gov. Brian Schweitzer on Monday announced Montana will have
one of the nation's first coal-to-liquid fuel facilities, a $1.3
billion project several companies have agreed to build in the state's
midsection.
Schweitzer announces plan to freeze college tuition
Great Falls Tribune, MT - Sep. 27, 2006
BUTTE - Gov. Brian Schweitzer on Wednesday proposed giving the Montana
university system an additional $50 million to hold tuition at current
levels over the next two years.
Schweitzer touts Montana’s energy potential, economy
Great Falls Tribune, MT - Sep. 26, 2006
MISSOULA - Gov. Brian Schweitzer touted the state’s economy and energy
potential in speeches here and in Billings. “The economic conditions
have never been better in Montana,” Schweitzer told City Club Missoula
members Monday night.
Governor touts soaring economy in City Club address
The Missoulian, MT - Sep 26, 2006
By VINCE DEVLIN of the Missoulian. The fourth largest state in the
union has the ninth fastest-growing economy in the country, Gov. ...
Talk covers governor's energy vision
Sidney Herald Leader, MT - Sep 23, 2006
Eastern Montana's potential energy development is a central focus of Gov. Brian Schweitzer's economic vision to improve economics "Outside the Boot.
Governor backs program to bag big poachers
Helena Independent Record, MT - Sep 22, 2006
Gov. Brian Schweitzer asked hunters to back the Department of Fish,
Wildlife and Park's new anti-poaching campaign and endorsed a hunting
code of ethics on Friday.
Governor says he will expand park system, fishing access
Helena Independent Record, MT - Sep 20, 2006
... Brian Schweitzer on Wednesday promised a bigger state park system
and more fishing access ... set aside $15 million to acquire land for
new state parks and access ...
Oil country Governor, Canadians take look at Richland County's oil ...
Sidney Herald Leader, MT - Sep 17, 2006
"We want it in our backyard" was the message local officials stated
clearly to the 17 representatives of Canadian firms that toured the oil
field Tuesday with Montana Gov.
Gov. visits Derby fire
Helena Independent Record, MT - Sep 7, 2006
Associated Press Writer - 9/7/06. HELENA - Gov. Brian Schweitzer
traveled to the command post for Montana’s colossal Derby Mountain
wildfire Wednesday as the blaze entered its third ...
Job growth highlights Labor Day report
Helena Independent Record, MT - Aug 31, 2006
The state’s employment picture continues to improve and growth in
natural resource industries will continue to fuel the state’s economy
...
Rocky Boy's water project now under construction
Great Falls Tribune, MT - Sep 1, 2006
It's not yet a road. But in pushing some dirt Thursday, construction
workers began a project 15 years in the making that will bring water
and an economic boost to the Hi-Line.
Grant will boost state’s early education
Helena Independent Record, MT - Aug 17, 2006
Montana is one of three states that has received a $50,000 grant from
the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices to develop
programs to help make sure children are ready for school.
Governor praises 2+2 health degrees
Billings Gazette, USA - August 5, 2006
Gov. Brian Schweitzer was so impressed with an online Montana State
University-Billings program to help students complete a four-year
degree that he traveled to Billings Friday to give Chancellor Ron
Sexton a special award.
Governor flies over hot spots
The Missoulian, MT - July 31, 2006
Outside the offices of the Northern Region Coordination Center, a focal
point for firefighting in the northern Rockies, the wind was just
starting to pick up Saturday afternoon.
Gov. Schweitzer: Protect Yourself and Your Community In Fire ...
New West - 7-21-06. By Gov. Brian Schweitzer. As the mercury soars
above 90 degrees in every Montana community, we are reminded of the
threat we face from wildfires. What began as an above average rainfall
year quickly turned into a very dry July. ...
Firms consider high-tech coal deal
Billings Gazette, USA - Jul 19, 2006
The largest private-sector coal company in the world and a developer of
the Fischer-Tropsch coal-to-liquid technology announced a joint
agreement Tuesday that includes the evaluation of sites in Montana.
Gov: Seamless education system needed
Helena Independent Record, MT - July 15, 2006
Montana needs to have a more seamless approach to its education system,
starting with kindergarten for all students, if it expects to be
competitive in a changing world, Gov.
Hatchery a can-do symbol
Billings Gazette, USA - Jul 6, 2006
It certainly didn't take long for Gov. Brian Schweitzer to get into the
swing of being a walleye fisherman. In town for Thursday's dedication
of the new Fort Peck Multi-Species ...
Schweitzer proposes suspending water-rights fee
Billings Gazette, USA - July 5, 2006
Gov. Brian Schweitzer said Wednesday that he wants to repeal the
so-called "water tax" and issue refunds to those who have paid it in
sums under $400.
1st couple promote knowledge of science
Billings Gazette, USA - July 4, 2006
Montana first lady Nancy Schweitzer has had a passion for science since
her third-grade teacher in Billings took the students on field trips to
spot birds.
Governor proposes property tax rebate plan
Billings Gazette, MT - June 29, 2006
Gov. Brian Schweitzer proposed a plan Wednesday offering $100 million
in property tax rebates to Montana homeowners, offering it as a
contrast with a Republican plan and one ...
Schweitzer plans to showcase alternative fuel with truck
Great Falls Tribune - June 20, 2006
By JAMES E. LARCOMBE. Gov. Brian Schweitzer may soon be motoring around
Montana in a Dodge pickup truck powered by synthetic diesel fuel. A
group of Montana Dodge dealers have provided ...
Gazette Opinion: Investing in youngest citizens pays off
Billings Gazette - June 20, 2006
That old line "everything I need to know I learned in kindergarten"
contains a grain of truth. More accurately, people do much of their
learning before they're even old enough for kindergarten.
Filming to take place in Montana
Billings Gazette, USA - Jun 12, 2006
Fairplay Pictures plans to begin shooting its feature film "A Plumm
Summer" in the area next month. The California-based company is setting
up shop for the production at ...
Pease will play valuable role as regent member
Great Falls Tribune, MT - Jun 8, 2006
A sign on the campus of Little Big Horn College in Crow Agency quotes
Chief Plenty Coups as saying "Without education we are the White man's
victim.
Montana Governor Says Education is the key to Economic Vitality ...
All American Patriots, Sweden - Jun 15, 2006
(HELENA) – At a news conference today at the Capitol, Governor Brian
Schweitzer emphasized the importance of education for life, saying,
"Education is at the ...
Schweitzer visits troops in Iraq
Helena Independent Record, MT - May 25, 2006
By CHARLES S. JOHNSON - IR State Bureau - 05/25/06. HELENA — Gov. Brian
Schweitzer and two other US governors took an unannounced ..
$15M grant aims to train rural workers
Billings Gazette, USA - May 17, 2006
... Brian Schweitzer, who has made alternative-fuels development in
Montana a watchword of his administration, said the goal is to develop
practical, on-the-ground ...
Schweitzer challenges UM grads to ‘make conservation cool’
Helena Independent Record, MT - May 15, 2006
MISSOULA (AP) — Gov. Brian Schweitzer had a challenge for the 1,600
graduates attending the University of Montana commencement ceremonies
this past weekend. ...
Schweitzer: Agency should help Montana gain more rail competition
The Missoulian, MT -
May 11, 2006
WASHINGTON - Montana Gov. Brian Schweitzer criticized a regulatory
agency Thursday for not doing enough to encourage more railroad
competition in Montana, saying the state's shippers are paying more
than their fair share. Schweitzer, a Democrat, told...
'A Plumm Summer' to be filmed in Montana
Great Falls Tribune, MT - May 10, 2006
Brian Schweitzer and the Montana Department of Commerce on Tuesday
announced that Fairplay Pictures has decided to produce a feature film
in Gallatin and Park ...
Schweitzer pleased with progress of education in state
The Missoulian, MT - May 7, 2006
Gov. Brian Schweitzer toured Missoula on Friday, touting his newfound
belief in the importance of strong kindergarten programs and the
optimism he - and many ...
Schweitzer appoints Missoula horse breeder to racing task force
Helena Independent Record, MT - May 6, 2006
... racing industry. At the request of Gov. Brian Schweitzer, Mahlum is
chairing the governor’s horse racing task force. Tuesday will ...
Schweitzer is all-day kindergarten convert
The Missoulian, MT - May 5, 2006
Ask Montana Gov. Brian Schweitzer 15 months ago where he thought the
best bang for the buck in education would be and he would have said
two-year colleges and efforts to train or retrain workers so they can
stay in Montana and earn a living.
Mont. Governor Pardons 78 in Sedition Case
Washington Post, United States - May 4, 2006
... Brian Schweitzer said the state was "about 80 years too late" in
pardoning the mostly working-class people of German descent who were
convicted of breaking ...
Officials set goals for fighting cancer
Billings Gazette, MT - April 8, 2006
The Montana Comprehensive Cancer Control Plan was released Friday to
help groups work to decrease the burden of the disease that kills 1,800
Montanans annually.
Polson named ‘Main Street'
The Missoulian, MT - April 8, 2006
The Polson Community Development Agency has received designation as an
official “Main Street in Montana” community, according to director Sue
Taylor.
Gov’s initiative takes aim at ties between lobbyists, lawmakers
Helena Independent Record, MT - Apr 6, 2006
IR State Bureau - 04/06/06. HELENA - With a firm hand, Gov. Brian
Schweitzer on Thursday became the first person to sign his proposed
ballot measure to require departing elected officials ...
Governor to hold meetings on regent appointment
Helena Independent Record, MT - Mar 29, 2006
Associated Press Writer - 03/29/06. HELENA - Gov. Brian Schweitzer is
planning a series of meetings on university campuses to gather input
from students, faculty and university employees ...
Schweitzer supports early vote
Great Falls Tribune, MT - Mar 26, 2006
If there's an early presidential primary in the West, Montana wants in,
Gov. Brian Schweitzer and Secretary of State Brad Johnson agreed.
Governor urges farm innovation
Billings Gazette, MT - Mar 24, 2006
Food banks, state agencies and other groups that work with the hungry
need to show farmers there's a market for other crops besides wheat,
Gov.
State's bill for cleanup will go to railroad
The Missoulian, MT - Mar 18, 2006
Saying Montana “is done lawyering,” Gov. Brian Schweitzer announced
Thursday the state is going to clean up a languishing state Superfund
site in Livingston ...
Schweitzer OKs energy initiative
Helena Independent Record, MT - Mar 7, 2006
Gov. Brian Schweitzer is endorsing a national initiative that aims to
have 25 percent of the country’s energy come from renewable sources by
2025.
COAL COWBOY
CBS 60 Minutes (February 26, 2006)
The governor of Montana believes we can greatly reduce our
dependence on foreign oil by developing diesel fuel from coal, a
substance his state is rich in. Lesley Stahl is the correspondent.
Miguel Sancho is the producer.
Schweitzer lists jobs, education as top goals
The Missoulian, MT - Feb 16, 2006
HELENA - Gov. Brian Schweitzer on Wednesday outlined his 2006 agenda
that again emphasizes job creation, energy projects, expanded access to
education and affordable health care.
1,000 jobs in Schweitzer's '06 plan Great Falls Tribune
Jobs top Schweitzer agenda Helena Independent Record
In ethanol-powered vehicle, Schweitzer touts alternative energy
Independent Record, MT - June 30, 2005
Gov. Brian Schweitzer jumped behind the wheel of a new, ethanol-powered
Chevy Avalanche on Wednesday, fired up the engine and began to check
out the truck's many gadgets.
The green governor
The Guardian, UK - Feb 3, 2006
Montana's governor didn't need this week's presidential warning over
America's dangerous addiction to oil - he was already promoting his
state as clean-energy capital ... of the world. Edward Helmore meets
the Democrats' rising western star.
Governor reflects on first year
Missoulian, MT - Jan 1, 2006
HELENA - As Gov. Brian Schweitzer looks back on his first year in
office, he sees a resume any governor would kill for: a state treasury
overflowing with cash, high approval ratings and frequent national
publicity.
Montana Gov. Brian Schweitzer State of the State
January 19, 2005
"The families of Montana have told us what their priorities are, they
have said to us, we need to strengthen that fabric of the Montana
family, and the most important thing we need to do to strengthen that
fabric is to create jobs, high paying jobs, jobs so that young people
can stay in Montana and raise the next generation."
You Don’t Need Oil To Make Fuel
By Governor Brian Schweitzer
November 3, 2005
Many things can be converted fuel, including crops, natural gas, waste,
manure, and many other carbon-based substances. In Montana, we are
encouraging the production of these kinds of alternative fuels in an
effort to catalyze the energy future.
Schweitzer wants two-year delay between elected post, lobbying
Helena Independent Record, MT - Feb 14, 2006
Gov. Brian Schweitzer wants voters to decide if elected officials
should have to wait at least two years after leaving office before
becoming a lobbyist.
Schweitzer blasts Bush's public land sale proposal
The Bozeman Daily Chronicle, MT - Feb 11, 2006
The Bush administration Friday unveiled a list of more than 300,000
publicly owned acres it wants to sell to provide cash for states and
counties.
Schweitzer to form climate change council
Billings Gazette, USA - Jan 19, 2006
HELENA -- Gov. Brian Schweitzer says he wants Montana to have a new
council that will identify, by 2007, ways to reduce so-called
greenhouse gases produced in the state.
Ag director visits home, pitches plan
The Havre Daily News, MT - Feb 24, 2006
Department of Agriculture director Nancy K. Peterson said state's
efforts to form coalitions to benefit agriculture and economic
development are kind of like bird hunting.
New lottery terminals unveiled
Ravalli Republic, MT - Feb 21, 2006
While most public employees had the day off, Montana Lottery officials
were kicking off a 17-city tour of the state Monday in Hamilton -
introducing new, more user friendly lottery equipment to retailers.
Five Montanans receive medals for valor and heroism
Helena Independent Record, MT - Feb 14, 2006
IR State Bureau - 02/14/2006. Tyler Grimm, right, shows his Medal of
Valor awards to his father, Douglas after the awards ceremony in the
Capitol Rotunda Monday.
Havre man is recognized for rescue attempt
The Havre Daily News, MT - Feb 14, 2006
A Havre man was awarded for his attempt to save two people whose car
had been hit by a freight train near Chinook in August 2004. Curt Wood,
40, was awarded a 2005 Montana Medal of Valor by Gov.
Coal and Gas
Here and Now, MA - Feb 9, 2006
President Bush wants to cut the amount of oil we import from the Middle
East by 75 percent over the next 20 years. Right now the United States
imports about 16 million barrels of oil a day overall and three million
from the Middle East.
Schweitzer touts park snowmobiling
Jackson Hole Star-Tribune, WY - Feb 9, 2006
Gov. Brian Schweitzer vowed to promote snowmobiling in Yellowstone
National Park Tuesday after taking his first ride through the park.
Bison hunt nears close, officials calling it a success
The Casper Star Tribune, WY - Feb 8, 2006
Hunters have killed 39 bison to date in Montana's first bison hunt in
15 years, and some lawmakers already are talking about expanding the
hunt for next season.
Governor gives it to 'em straight
The Missoulian, MT - Feb 2, 2006
Some Montana educators got a lesson in leadership from Gov. Brian
Schweitzer this week. Leadership isn't about telling people only what
they want to hear.
Montana's plant pursuit
Jackson Hole Star-Tribune, WY - Feb 2, 2006
One of the energy companies Gov. Brian Schweitzer is courting to build
a coal-to-fuel plant in Montana says the company is still evaluating
possible sites, but that Montana has "tremendous potential.
$500,000 awarded to Glacier County to repair St. Mary water system
Glacier Reporter - Feb 1, 2006
Montana State Government is joining a multi-level effort to repair key
infrastructure needed to maintain the Saint Mary Diversion in Glacier
County.
Schweitzer courting coal-to-fuel companies
Helena Independent Record, MT - Feb 1, 2006
Associated Press Writer - 02/01/06. HELENA - One of the energy
companies Gov. Brian Schweitzer is courting to build a coal-to-fuel
plant in Montana says the company is still evaluating possible ...
Gov urges schools to drop suit
Helena Independent Record, MT - Jan 31, 2006
IR State Bureau - 01/31/2006. HELENA - Gov. Brian Schweitzer on Monday
told Montana school officials they should shut down the lawsuit on
public-school funding -but those who brought the lawsuit don't quite
agree.
'Made in Montana' program back with new name
Billings Gazette, USA - Jan 30, 2006
HELENA - A trade show for goods produced in Montana is making a
comeback a year after the former state commerce director cut its
funding, calling the Made in Montana program a "feel-good" effort.
Schweitzer: from growth to mad cow to bison management
The Missoulian, MT - Jan 27, 2006
com. Noting that Missoula continues to be the fastest-growing
metropolitan area in the state, Gov. Brian Schweitzer said this week
that it’s important for the state to work ...
Governor applauds frugal filing
Great Falls Tribune, MT - Jan 27, 2006
But by switching the color of folders used to track cases, the staff at
the Cascade County Office of Public Assistance saved the state $50,000
a year.
Schweitzer spending interim doing “non-sexy” work
The Missoulian, MT - Jan 26, 2006
com. When the Legislature’s not in town, a new governor’s fancy can
turn to other things. For Montana Gov. Brian Schweitzer that means n
among other things - focusing on making government more efficient.
Havre regent reappointed
Helena Independent Record, MT - Jan 26, 2006
IR State Bureau - 01/26/06. HELENA - Gov. Brian Schweitzer on Wednesday
reappointed Lynn Hamilton of Havre to another seven-year term on the
state Board of Regents.
DEQ chief: Delays on BNSF cleanup to end
Helena Independent Record, MT - Jan 26, 2006
IR State Bureau - 01/26/06. HELENA - In a letter to BNSF Railway,
Montana’s top environmental official says it’s time for less talk and
more cleanup at the company’s polluted railroad yards around the state.
Group gives Schweitzer a B+
Billings Gazette, USA - Jan 21, 2006
HELENA - A coalition of women's groups issued a report card on Gov.
Brian Schweitzer on Friday, saying he mostly did a good job in looking
out for their interests.
Small business health care pool under way
Helena Independent Record, MT - Jan 20, 2006
IR State Bureau - 01/20/06. HELENA - State-subsidized health insurance
for Montana’s smallest businesses is under way, as the state’s largest
health insurer Thursday signed a contract ...
High marks for disaster drill
Daily Inter Lake, MT - Jan 20, 2006
The scenario for the surprise “table-top” drill was grim: Heavy
snowpack and record rains caused massive cracks in Hungry Horse Dam,
leading to a failure.
Schweitzer establishes civil rights council
Great Falls Tribune, MT - Jan 17, 2006
Gov. Brian Schweitzer announced the seven-member council a day before
the nation's observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday.
Hundreds attend Bette Bohlinger's funeral
Billings Gazette, USA - Jan 15, 2006
Montana's second lady, Bette Bohlinger, was remembered in her funeral
Mass on Saturday as a woman who was generous and tenacious.
Schweitzer to explore getting state money to students
The Bozeman Daily Chronicle, MT - Jan 13, 2006
Gov. Brian Schweitzer said Friday his office is seeking ways to deliver
state dollars directly to Montana college students so they can pay for
tuition.
Governor praises Bozeman halfway house
The Bozeman Daily Chronicle, MT - Jan 13, 2006
Gov.
Brian Schweitzer challenged state officials Friday to find new ways to
rehabilitate criminals and keep them out of prison. "We've got to stop
warehousing souls," he .
Schweitzer criticizes Republican education record
Billings Gazette, USA - Jan 13, 2006
Without ever mentioning the Republican Party by name, Democratic Gov.
Brian Schweitzer on Thursday blasted its spending cap plan, condemned
its past lack support for education ...
Gov’s scholarship program going online
Helena Independent Record, MT - Jan 12, 2006
Students can now apply online for hundreds of college scholarships
awarded through the Governor’s Postsecondary Scholarship Program.
Gazette opinion: A Montana woman of grace and courage
Billings Gazette, USA - Jan 12, 2006
Montana lost a courageous cancer fighter, businesswoman, enthusiastic
supporter of the arts and active community volunteer this week when
Bette Bohlinger died.
