A bulk transfer of some Montanans’ private information from the state judiciary to the legislative branch’s audit division has alarmed Montana district court clerks, who say they are worried about individual privacy rights. The clerks, keepers of confidential information ranging from psychological profiles of juveniles to parenting plans and contact information for victims of sexual assault,

get rid of housing commissioner positions. She thanked Thomas Bauer for taking charge in the finance department. Val Moran is serving as acting director. “We’re taking it one day at a time,” Pipe said. Gourneau urged residents to attend TEB meetings to get informed and express their viewpoints.