Culbertson, MT – Attorney General-Elect Austin Knudsen today announced the appointment of several senior level staff. “I look forward to working alongside this talented group of exceptional leaders,” Attorney General-Elect Austin Knudsen said. “The diverse backgrounds and depth of experience of our leadership team will serve the Department of Justice and the people of Montana… Read More
Attorney General-Elect Austin Knudsen Announces Department of Justice Division Administrators
Culbertson, MT – Attorney General-Elect Austin Knudsen today announced the appointment of several division administrators to help lead the Department of Justice. “We have assembled a tremendous group of talented individuals; I am excited to have each one of them on our team,” Attorney General-Elect Austin Knudsen said. “Working together we will improve efficiencies in… Read More
Attorney General-Elect Austin Knudsen Announces Pick to Lead Highway Patrol
Culbertson, MT – Attorney General-Elect Austin Knudsen today announced that Major Steve Lavin will take command as the next Colonel of the Montana Highway Patrol. “Steve has the vision, experience and leadership ability we need to tackle the difficult challenges we face,” Attorney General-Elect Austin Knudsen said. “His integrity and steadfast devotion to duty will… Read More
Attorney General-Elect Austin Knudsen Announces Transition Advisory Committee
Culbertson, MT – Attorney General-Elect Austin Knudsen today announced the members of his Transition Advisory Committee. “I’m excited to have such a great group leading our transition,” Attorney General-Elect Austin Knudsen said. “Our committee represents a broad cross-section of Montanans that will help us put together capable, hardworking team to lead the Department of Justice.”… Read More
Knudsen gets the nod for attorney general
As of Wednesday morning, AP has called Montana’s attorney general race for Republican Austin Knudsen. The current Roosevelt County Attorney and former state House Speaker led his opponent, Democrat Raph Graybill, by more than 90,000 with 93% of precincts reporting. “Thank you, Montana, for trusting me with the responsibility of serving as your Attorney General,”… Read More
Drugs, health care and budgets
Montana’s next attorney general will be in the driver’s seat for influential legal fights, addressing the state’s ongoing drug and alcohol use issues and helping local officials handle crime. Previous attorneys general have approached those duties with their own political philosophies and legal priorities. Depending on the November outcome of the race between Republican Austin… Read More
Graybill, Knudsen look to square off in November for attorney general
Republican Austin Knudsen and Democrat Raph Graybill are thanking their supporters and looking ahead to November when they’ll square off in the attorney general’s race. Knudsen led the two-way Republican primary 60% to 40%, with roughly 116,000 votes to Jon Bennion’s approximately 78,000. Wednesday morning’s results were unofficial. For the Democrats, Graybill showed roughly 80,000… Read More
Republican AG Candidate Critical of Tim Fox – Jon Bennion
Former Speaker of the House and current Roosevelt County Attorney Austin Knudsen is seeking the Republican nomination for Attorney General now that Tim Fox has termed out and entered the gubernatorial race. Knudsen appeared on KGVO’s Talk Back show and spoke critically of the present Attorney General’s leadership especially in the area of crime control…. Read More
Austin Knudsen Enters The Race For Montana Attorney General
From Montana Public Radio: Former Speaker of the House Austin Knudsen announced Monday that he is seeking the Republican nomination for Montana’s Attorney General race in 2020. Knudsen served as a representative from Culbertson in the state Legislature from 2011 to 2017, serving as Speaker of the House during his last four years. He’s the… Read More
GOP former House speaker Knudsen joins 2020 attorney general race
From KTVH: HELENA — Former Speaker of the Montana House Austin Knudsen, a Republican from Culbertson, on Monday became the fourth person to enter the 2020 race for attorney general in Montana. In a statement, Knudsen said that Montanans deserve “strong, principled, conservative leadership” and that he would work with President Donald Trump “to keep… Read More