Greg Gianforte

FILE - This April 5, 2020, photo shows an envelope containing a 2020 census letter mailed to a U.S. resident in Detroit. A group of Harvard researchers are coming out against the U.S. Census Bureau's use of a controversial privacy method on the numbers used for redrawing congressional and legislative districts, saying it doesn't produce data that are good enough for redistricting. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

15 GOP governors urge release of Census redistricting data

By Adrian Sainz Jun. 22, 2021 05:07 PM EDT

Montana governor repeals directives made by former governor

By Amy Beth Hanson Feb. 12, 2021 02:53 PM EST
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Republican Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte, who lifted the state's mask mandate on Friday, also repealed two other executive orders issued by...

Political upheaval alters strategies in US abortion debate

By David Crary Jan. 23, 2021 10:06 AM EST

FILE - In this July 17, 2020, file photo, an employee of Doc Harper's Tavern talks with customers while wearing a face mask in Billings, Mont. A bill that would protect businesses and health care providers from coronavirus-related lawsuits is advancing quickly through the Montana Legislature, after the state's Republican governor said the measure was necessary to remove a statewide mask mandate put in place by his Democratic predecessor. (AP Photo/Matthew Brown, File)

Montana virus liability bill opens door to end mask mandate

By Iris Samuels Jan. 22, 2021 03:28 PM EST

Gov. Greg Gianforte talks about his administration's budget proposal in the Governor's Reception Room on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021. (Thom Bridge/Independent Record via AP)

Gianforte details tax cuts, lower spending in new budget

By Iris Samuels Jan. 07, 2021 03:15 PM EST

Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte speaks to members of the press in the Governor's Reception Room of the Montana State Capitol in Helena, Mont. Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021. (Thom Bridge/Independent Record via AP)

Gianforte sets guidelines for lifting mask mandate

By Amy Beth Hanson Jan. 05, 2021 05:14 PM EST

People wearing protective masks to help curb the spread of the coronavirus wait for traffic light to walk along pedestrian crossings in the Shibuya area of Tokyo Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021. Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga says vaccine approval is being speeded up to curb the spread of the coronavirus, and he promised to consider declaring a state of emergency. The Japanese capital confirmed more than 1200 new coronavirus cases on Tuesday. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

The Latest: China's Hebei toughens virus rules over outbreak

By The Associated Press Jan. 05, 2021 01:51 AM EST

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen is sworn into office on Monday, Jan. 4, 2021, inside the Montana State Capitol in Helena, Mont. (Thom Bridge/Independent Record via AP)

Greg Gianforte sworn in as Montana's 25th governor

By Iris Samuels Jan. 04, 2021 11:46 AM EST

Gianforte says he'll focus on COVID-19 as governor

Dec. 04, 2020 05:15 PM EST
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana’s Gov.-Elect Greg Gianforte hosted his first press conference since the election on Friday, saying his focus when he takes office...

Bullock says no need to cut state services in next budget

By Iris Samuels Nov. 16, 2020 04:17 PM EST
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Gov. Steve Bullock released a draft budget for the next two years on Monday that does not cut essential state services or raise taxes. But...

Governor-elect Gianforte names COVID-19 task force

Nov. 10, 2020 06:33 PM EST
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A week after winning the race to become Montana’s next governor, Republican Greg Gianforte unveiled a 21-member coronavirus task force...

Mask enforcement in Montana evolved as COVID cases increased

By Katheryn Houghton Nov. 06, 2020 11:48 AM EST
In Montana’s conservative Flathead County, prosecutors and local leaders were turning a blind eye to businesses that flouted state mask and social distancing...

Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., celebrates with his family after his race was called by The Associated Press, early Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020, in Bozeman, Mont. (AP Photo/Tommy Martino)

Republican rout caps decade-long Montana political shift

By Matthew Brown And Amy Beth Hanson Nov. 04, 2020 03:15 PM EST

FILE - In this Tuesday, July 24, 2018, file photo, members of the North Carolina House gather for a special session at the General Assembly in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)

Montana goes red; it's status quo in other governor races

By Geoff Mulvihill Nov. 03, 2020 04:53 PM EST

In this Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020, photo, Republican Senators, Ted Cruz, left, of Texas and Steve Daines of Montana, bump elbows during a campaign rally in Billings, Mont. Sen. Daines is being challenged in Tuesday's election by Montana Gov. Steve Bullock, a Democrat. (Larry Mayer/The Billings Gazette via AP)

Republican US Sen. Daines wins reelection in Montana

By Matthew Brown And Iris Samuels Nov. 03, 2020 09:47 AM EST

Gov. Roy Cooper listens as Dr. Mandy Cohen, secretary of the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services, answers a question during a briefing at the Emergency Operations Center in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020. Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper signed an executive order on Wednesday preventing landlords from evicting tenants who are unable to pay their rent.(Ethan Hyman/The News & Observer via AP)

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper wins reelection

By Bryan Anderson Nov. 03, 2020 12:39 AM EST

FILE - In this June 14, 2019, file photo, Congressman Greg Gianforte announces his bid for Montana governor at the Montana Republican Party convention in Helena, Mont. Gianforte, a former technology entrepreneur, has spent more than $1 million of his own money in the race against Montana Attorney General Tim Fox and state Sen. Al Olszewski. (Thom Bridge/Independent Record via AP, File)

Races for governor take top billing in Missouri, Montana

By Jim Salter And Geoff Mulvihill Nov. 01, 2020 10:43 AM EST

Montana Lt. Gov. and gubernatorial candidate Mike Cooney speaks to a reporter following a public safety roundtable event hosted by the Democrat's campaign, Oct. 9, 2020, in Billings, Mont. Cooney, a Democrat, and his Republican opponent, U.S. Rep. Greg Gianforte, both pledge to rely on the advice of public health professionals, but their approach to the virus has differed at every turn of the campaign. (AP Photo/Matthew Brown)

Montana's virus response could be decided at the polls

By Iris Samuels Oct. 29, 2020 02:16 PM EDT

Montana governor COVID free after staffer tests positive

Oct. 28, 2020 05:58 PM EDT
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A staff member in Montana Gov. Steve Bullock's office tested positive for COVID-19, a spokesperson for the governor said Wednesday, but...

FILE - In this July 17, 2020, file photo, Republican gubernatorial candidate U.S. Rep. Greg Gianforte speaks at a campaign stop in Helena, Mont. Montana officials say a concert attended by Republican candidate for governor U.S. Rep. Greg Gianforte has been linked to several COVID-19 cases. The Oct. 3 outdoor concert in Helena was approved by the local health department. (Thom Bridge/Independent Record via AP, File)

Concert attended by Gianforte linked to several COVID cases

Oct. 16, 2020 01:49 PM EDT