Gov. Gianforte vetoes bill seeking to phase out Styrofoam food containers in Montana

Gov. Gianforte vetoes bill seeking to phase out Styrofoam food containers in Montana

“The state banning Styrofoam is costly government overreach, and like many Montanans, I enjoy a hot coffee in a Styrofoam cup because it keeps it hot,” the governor said.

Governor vetoes Styrofoam bill

A bill to phase out the use of Styrofoam food containers — with some exceptions — was vetoed by Gov. Greg Gianforte.

Gov. Gianforte vetoes anti-Styrofoam bill

A bill to phase out the use of Styrofoam food containers — with some exceptions — was vetoed by Gov. Greg Gianforte.

Gianforte vetoes styrofoam ban in Montana, calling bipartisan bill 'a hot mess'

Gov. Greg Gianforte has vetoed a bipartisan bill that aimed to ban most Styrofoam products in Montana restaurants.The state banning Styrofoam is costly government reach, Gianforte, a Republican said in a social media post Tuesday.Watch the full story: Gianforte vetoes Styrofoam ban in Montana, calling bipartisan bill 'a hot mess'Gianforte's action disappointed many, who hoped the ban would curb Styrofoam waste in Montana.A couple of weeks ago, M…

Gianforte vetoes bill phasing out styrofoam use in food industry

Gianforte called the bill ‘costly government overreach;’ sponsor says governor didn’t understand it. Continue reading…