Judge rules state Commerce director appointment unlawful
A state district judge has ruled it was unlawful for Gov. Greg Gianforte to appoint a former state lawmaker to run the Montana Department of Commerce
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Lawsuit: Appointment of lawmaker as Commerce director unlawful
Last month, Gov. Greg Gianforte picked Rep. Marta Bertoglio, R-Clancy, to be Commerce director. She resigned from the House to take the position.
State bond program to help wider range of businesses, nonprofits
More local projects will qualify for a state bond that could help drive economic development without relying on taxpayer funds, the state announced on Monday.