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Attorney General Knudsen leads states in opposing DEI training in corrections
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen has mobilized a coalition of 17 states to support an employee's claims against Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) training, asserting it promotes racial discrimination. -
Montana Law Enforcement Academy graduates largest class in history
Seventy-five new officers have graduated from the Montana Law Enforcement Academy, now ready to serve in 40 agencies across Montana. -
AG Knudsen backs Trump on education authority shift
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen has led a group of 21 states in backing President Donald J. Trump's decision to implement a reduction in force (RIF) at the Department of Education. -
Montana leaders honor MHP dispatchers during Telecommunicators Week
Attorney General Austin Knudsen and Montana Highway Patrol (MHP) Colonel Kurt Sager paid a visit to the MHP Communications Center to honor dispatchers during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, observed from April 13 to 19. -
Former Polson officer pleads guilty to child sexual abuse and incest charges
A former police officer from Polson, Montana, Matthew Timm, has pleaded guilty to serious charges involving the sexual abuse of a minor. -
Five briefs support AG Knudsen’s request for SCOTUS to review abortion rights case
Five amicus briefs have been submitted in support of Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen's request for the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) to review and reverse a Montana Supreme Court decision. -
Montana Highway Patrol incident involves deceased suspect with explosives warrant
Two Montana Highway Patrol troopers were involved in a critical incident on Thursday afternoon near Big Timber. -
Attorneys general urge Trump Administration to address drug trafficking vulnerabilities
Attorney General Austin Knudsen, along with a coalition of 25 attorneys general, has requested the Trump Administration to address a loophole that facilitates the entry of fentanyl into the United States. -
Kalispell man sentenced for homicide of homeless man
A Kalispell man has been sentenced to 50 years in the Montana State Prison for the deliberate homicide of a homeless man, with 10 years of the sentence suspended, according to Attorney General Austin Knudsen. -
Montana drug trafficker sentenced to nine years after DCI investigation
A former resident of Beaverhead County, Owen David James, has been sentenced to 108 months in federal prison. -
Wells Fargo drops net-zero policy after investigation by Montana Attorney General
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen announced the closure of his investigation into Wells Fargo's potential deceptive trade practices connected to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) policies. -
Regional conference addresses human trafficking challenges in Montana
Attorney General Austin Knudsen is set to host the 2025 Greater Rockies Immersive Training (GRIT) Conference in Bozeman, Montana from April 28 to 30. -
Montana sees fewer fentanyl seizures but more felony drug arrests
Law enforcement efforts in Montana have resulted in a decrease in fentanyl seizures and an increase in drug-related felony arrests, according to Attorney General Austin Knudsen. -
Montana AG advises on protecting genetic data after 23andMe bankruptcy
Following the recent bankruptcy announcement by 23andMe, Attorney General Austin Knudsen has issued a reminder to Montanans about safeguarding their genetic data. -
Coalition supports Trump's efforts against Venezuelan gang
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen has joined a coalition of 26 attorneys general in support of President Donald J. Trump's initiative to deport members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua (TdA). -
Flathead County contractor agrees to restitution after scam investigation
The Montana Department of Justice’s Office of Consumer Protection (OCP) has reached an agreement with a Flathead County contractor who will pay $200,000 to victims affected by his fraudulent activities. -
State attorneys general urge Congress to ban AI software linked to China
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen has taken the lead in a coalition of 21 state attorneys general, urging Congress to pass legislation that would prohibit the use of DeepSeek, an artificial intelligence platform linked to the Chinese... -
Montana opens submissions for student law enforcement appreciation poster contest
Submissions are now open for the 2025 Montana Law Enforcement Appreciation Poster Contest, as announced by Attorney General Austin Knudsen. -
Montana bans China-based AI platform over security concerns
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen has prohibited the use of DeepSeek, a China-based artificial intelligence platform, on all devices within the Montana Department of Justice (MTDOJ). -
Montana Highway Patrol collaborates with Salvation Army on aid for stranded motorists
The Montana Highway Patrol (MHP) has joined forces with The Salvation Army to introduce a new initiative aimed at assisting stranded motorists in the state.