NorthWestern merger shouldn’t be decided without Brad Molnar, new lawsuit argues

By: Keila Szpaller

Outlets: Daily Montanan

Published: August 15, 2026

Words: 938

Last Updated: 3 days, 6 hours ago

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HELENA — The state must ensure employees of the Public Service Commission don’t experience harassment — that’s why Gov. Greg Gianforte suspended Commissioner Brad Molnar, a lawyer for the governor argued Friday in court.

“The state’s interest isn’t abstract here,” said lawyer Dale Schowengerdt, arguing for the governor. “It’s the safety and retention of the people who came forward.”

But Molnar, suspended from the PSC after misconduct allegations, was never allowed to properly defend …

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