The organization behind bringing international refugees to Missoula was represented on KGVO's Talk Back program on Wednesday for a 90-minute interview.
"A gift with a value of $50 or more for an individual. That is a gift that an elected official isn't supposed to be taking," said Montana Political Practices Commissioner Jonathan Motl.
Montana Governor Steve Bullock and Gubernatorial rival Republican Greg Gianforte are now in agreement on the use of the Good Neighbor Authority provided in the U.S. Farm Bill, however, Gianforte says Bullock had to be "called out" on the issue.
Montana GOP Chairman Jeff Essmanmn is asking for Governor Bullock to reveal his official schedule and is accusing the Governor of attending "cocktail parties" and concerts on the public dime.
KGVO News received a response from Governor Steve Bullock's office regarding Friday's story about using the state plane to attend the Paul McCartney concert in 2014. A spokesman said Bullock had at least two official visits before and after the concert.
The issue of selling public lands continues to pop up during the gubernatorial race between Democrat Steve Bullock and Republican Greg Gianforte, oddly, it’s a policy that neither candidate is supporting on the record.