Brad Molnar fights suspension by governor in state district court

By: Keila Szpaller

Outlets: Daily Montanan

Published: July 13, 2026

Words: 518

Last Updated: 1 week, 1 day ago

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Brad Molnar, suspended for one year as a Montana Public Service Commissioner, is asking a state district court judge to temporarily stop Gov. Greg Gianforte from appointing his replacement.

Molnar, a Republican, is also asking the judge to stop the PSC from seating any appointee.

Gianforte, also a Republican, suspended Molnar without pay for one year on Thursday following a request from the Public Service Commission majority.

The governor said the suspension was unprecedented, …

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