McLaughlin Research Institute gets funding boost
KPAX-TV, MT - Dec 19, 2007
Governor Brian Schweitzer presented a $2000000 grant from the Montana
Department of Commerce to the center on Monday. He says the money from
the state is just the beginning.
Study praises pension funding
Billings Gazette, USA - Dec 19, 2007
Brian
Schweitzer recommended and the Legislature in 2005 approved a $100
million cash infusion into the Teachers' Retirement System trust and
$25 million into the Public Employee Retirement System trust.
Climate change report aired
Billings Gazette, USA - Dec 19, 2007
Brian Schweitzer to find ways to reduce Montana's "carbon footprint."
After 18 months of work, the group released its report in November, and
one Billings member talked about the report Tuesday.
Governors Urge Action to Secure a Clean Energy Future
Environment News Service - Dec 14, 2007
"For
too long myths and hearsay have prevented meaningful action on these
issues," said Governor Brian Schweitzer of Montana, a Democrat. "But
governors are taking action. I'm proud to be here today with my
colleagues to continue our work addressing ...
Mont. Gov Calls for Energy Reduction
CNNMoney.com - Nov 19, 2007
Brian Schweitzer
announced he wants state government to reduce its energy usage, but
says he is not yet sure if he can support all 54 recommendations in a
global warming report delivered to him Monday.
The US Must Develop Rockies Energy Corridor Or Face More Mideast Wars
Nickle's Energy Group, Canada - Nov 5, 2007
By Mike Byfield Montana's Governor Brian Schweitzer brought a stark
message to Calgary last week: North America must either develop its own
domestic energy sources or conduct oil-fuelled warfare in the Middle
East for the next two generations.
Gov. Schweitzer helping promote Butte folk festival
KPAX-TV, MT - Nov 5, 2007
Preparations for next Summer's National Folk Festival are underway and
Butte organizers, together with Governor Brian Schweitzer met with
potential sponsors to pitch the festival to them. Several state
legislators, including John Sesso, Art Noonan and ...
Governor impressed with work on BN's Livingston pollution site
- Oct 16, 2007
Gov. Brian Schweitzer said he's impressed.
After years of little activity, pumps and filters are once
again sucking up the diesel fuel and other gunk that pollute much of
the soil and groundwater here.
KPAX-TV, MT - Oct 16, 2007
Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer was in Laurel Tuesday as the community dedicated a new middle school. Taxpayers passed a bond in October of 2004 to pay for the $9200000 building.
Great Falls Tribune, MT - Oct 10, 2007
Brian Schweitzer's and first lady Nancy Schweitzer's math and science initiative, which works to get children interested in the subjects and pursue careers in those fields, Nancy Schweitzer said.
The Missoulian, MT -
Brian Schweitzer said Wednesday during a meeting with the Missoulian's editorial board. Schweitzer was in town to speak at a conference focusing on the West's so-called “restoration economy,” organized by Western Progress, a progressive think tank with ...
9/27/2007 -- (HELENA) - Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer today released the 2007 Tribal Relations Report to commemorate "American Indian Day.
Billings Gazette, USA -
Brian Schweitzer says the state has issued more than $75 million in property tax rebates to Montana home owners. The Department of Revenue began processing claims for the $400 property tax refund on August 27th and by September 30th had issued refunds ...
The Missoulian, MT -
Brian Schweitzer made up for that Friday with a visit to Franklin Elementary School. The visit was also heartening for Sen. Carol Williams, D-Missoula.
KPAX-TV, MT -
Patrons at the Bozeman Public Library were treated to a special visit or Thursday as Governor Brian Schweitzer stopped by to receive the EcoStar Pollution Award.
The Bozeman Daily Chronicle, MT -
Brian Schweitzer told a group of business people Thursday that if they could help make energy conservation “cool,” then that would be a significant step for weaning the nation off foreign oil and fighting global warming.
Billings Gazette, USA -
Brian Schweitzer on how the state should deal with persistent dryness. Bohlinger and Sexton also said they'd like to find ways to get information that's presented at the committee to farmers, ranchers and sportsmen and women who need it.
Jun 5, 2007
Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer today signed House Bill 2 and House Bill 9, the general appropriations act and the $400 homeowner tax rebate into law.
May 31, 2007
Brian Schweitzer, D-Mont., recently signed House Bill (HB) 3, which provides tax incentives for the future development and transmission of renewable energy.
Company boosts Montana's bond rating
Helena Independent Record, MT - Jul 2, 2007
Brian Schweitzer said. He attributed the higher rating to conservative
fiscal management, a high ending balance at the conclusion of a budget
cycle and work to address problems in state pension funds.
Schweitzer signs full-day kindergarten bill
Great Falls Tribune, MT - June 21, 2007
Brian
Schweitzer. "There will be families all over Montana for a generation
to come who will thank those of you who brought full-time, all-day
kindergarten to Montana," Schweitzer said.
Gov. Schweitzer Visits the Flathead
Flathead Beacon, MT - June 19, 2007
Brian
Schweitzer inspects the lockers at Kalispell's new Glacier High School
on Tuesday, June 19. Gov. Schweitzer spent the day in the Flathead
Valley visiting North Valley Hospital in Whitefish, presenting a
$400000 block grant.
Taiwan snaps up Montana wheat
Billings Gazette, USA - Jun 14, 2007
Brian
Schweitzer and members of the Montana Wheat and Barley Committee in a
brief ceremony at the governor's office. The purchase covers 2008 and
2009 and is part of a $425 million national wheat export deal that
includes Idaho, South Dakota and other ...
Smith River easement donated
Billings Gazette, USA - Jun 9, 2007
Brian
Schweitzer thanked Dennis Washington and his wife, Phyllis, and
Washington Corps. "for this extraordinary gift." The Washingtons have
been "wonderful neighbors and leaders" in Montana, he said.
So, how do I get my $400 property tax rebate?
Great Falls Tribune, MT - Jun 5, 2007
Brian
Schweitzer's budget plan going into the session, and that Republicans
generally would have preferred something less temporary, such as a
reduction in property tax rates.
Gazette Opinion: State budget boosts effective local treatment
Billings Gazette, USA - Jun 5, 2007
Brian
Schweitzer finally OK'd Montana's biennial budget bill Friday, he
signed a new lease on life for valuable, but financially struggling,
community-based programs.
GE arm plans Montana facility
Great Falls Tribune, MT - Jun 1, 2007
(Brian)
Schweitzer and everything I saw confirmed our desire to expand our
operations here." The company is exploring whether to build or use an
existing structure, said GE site selector John Oliver.
Schools, many agencies gain in final state budget
The Missoulian, MT - May 26, 2007
Brian
Schweitzer, a Democrat, and the Republican-controlled House, who had
trouble agreeing on spending priorities and the fate of a projected $1
billion-plus surplus for the next two years.
Schweitzer signs 'clean-and-green' tax-cut bill
Great Falls Tribune, MT - May 26, 2007
Brian
Schweitzer signed a bill Friday granting tax incentives to the energy
industry, a flagship proposal aimed at attracting "clean-and-green"
energy to Montana.
Forbes: Montana Gov. Brian Schweitzer
Forbes, NY - Apr 20, 2007
Here's
my plan: dictator interdiction. We can no longer be dependent on these
dictators in the Middle East and North Africa for our fuel supply.
Schweitzer Unveils Clean and Green Energy Plan
New West, MT - March 17, 2007
Brian Schweitzer unveiled the cornerstone of his “clean and green”
energy legislation Friday. “This will redefine Montana as a leader in
energy,” Schweitzer said, as a young staffer in suit and sneakers tried
to look discreet as a human easel for a ...
Company plans to expand wind farm
Billings Gazette, MT - Feb 23, 2007
Brian
Schweitzer called the announcement "big," and said it shows that
increasingly larger wind farms will be coming to Montana, a potential
boon to the state.
Schweitzer to convene summit on food for needy
Helena Independent Record, MT - Feb 18, 2007
Brian
Schweitzer will convene a statewide Food and Agriculture Summit here on
March 22-23 to explore ways to make healthy food produced in the state
more available to needy Montanans.
Gov. Schweitzer pushes for parkland
Billings Gazette - February 11, 2007
Brian
Schweitzer wants to spend $15 million on land for additions to the
state system of parks and waterfront sites. Schweitzer says now is the
time to buy, before land prices shoot higher still.
Governor unveils details on tax breaks for 'clean' energy
Helena Independent Record, MT - Jan 31, 2007
Brian
Schweitzer wants property tax breaks as big as 75 percent for "clean
and green" energy development and transmission, part of his effort to
develop energy resources in the state.
Schweitzer, Bohlinger ready to run again
Billings Gazette, MT - Jan 27, 2007
Brian
Schweitzer and Republican Lt. Gov. John Bohlinger - will team up again
to run for re-election in 2008, the two men announced Friday.
Schweitzer touts economy, energy plans in State of State
Billings Gazette, MT - Jan 23, 2007
Brian
Schweitzer touted gains in Montana's economy during his State of the
State address on Wednesday, telling a joint session of the Legislature
that his initiatives can expand energy development and improve key
programs while cutting taxes.
Guest Opinion: Support US troops, reduce foreign oil use
Billings Gazette - Jan 22, 2007
By
BRIAN SCHWEITZER. On Tuesday, President Bush will deliver his annual
State of the Union Address. He is expected to talk about the war in
Iraq and the need for our country to reduce our dependence on foreign
oil.
The Democrats' New Western Stars
Time - Jan. 19, 2007
A
week before the 2006 elections, I found myself in a holding room with a
posse of prominent Colorado Democrats waiting to stage a rally in the
city of Pueblo.
A clean coal movement in Big Sky country
Thomas Friedman- Jan 10, 2007
When it comes to what it will take to "green" coal, there's no more
informed or intrepid tour guide than Montana's Democratic governor,
Brian Schweitzer. The governor, a bulldozer of a man, met me in
Billings in his little prop plane.
Schweitzer: BNSF considering Montana coal-to-liquids project
Helena Independent Record - Jan 10, 2007
Brian
Schweitzer says. Schweitzer told The Billings Gazette he pitched the
idea during a July meeting with BNSF executives, telling them they were
overlooking the company's biggest economic challenge.
Denver Post - Nov. 26, 2006
Helena, Mont. - In a state where voters backed a Republican candidate in nine of the past 10 presidential elections, Democrats suddenly find themselves in control of almost everything.
