Attorney General's Office commits to supporting funds for Flathead Reservation law enforcement

Attorney General Austin Knudsen committed to Lake County Commissioners on Monday he would support legislation to fund law enforcement on the Flathead Indian Reservation and would serve as a mediator between the county and the governor’s office.

Knudsen said he’s met with the governor’s office on the issue of funding public safety in Lake County, and relayed Gov. Greg Gianforte and Lt. Gov. Kristen Juras would support legislation to send money to the county for law enforcement.

But commissioners expressed doubt in the governor’s commitment, as Gianforte vetoed legislation in 2023 that would have sent $5 million to the county.