US EditionMontana PSC president’s conduct under investigation; Molnar alleges inquiry is ‘illegal’
MONTANA, JUL 30 – Montana PSC President Brad Molnar denies allegations as investigation focuses on workplace conduct amid disputes over utility rate hikes and wildfire mitigation plans.
- On July 29, 2025, Montana Public Service Commission President Brad Molnar said he is under an internal investigation by an outside attorney, which he and his lawyer, Matthew Monforton, call illegal.
- Last month, Molnar was informed he was under investigation for unprofessional conduct, but he remains unaware of who filed the complaint or specific allegations.
- Documents show the PSC hired a management firm and law firm, with investigation costs potentially up to $10,000 and outside investigators paid $1,500 in June.
- On Tuesday, Molnar refused to meet with investigators, citing objections, while the outside management firm is expected to deliver its report by the end of August.
- The Legislature has enacted that a PSC commissioner can only be removed if convicted of misconduct and upon good cause, limiting the probe’s legal authority.
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Fairfield Sun Times
KULR-TVPSC President Brad Molnar says workplace investigation waste of taxpayer resources
The Montana Public Service Commission has hired a management firm and retained a law firm to help investigate President Brad Molnar’s workplace interactions, according to agency documents and responses to questions submitted by the Daily Montanan. Molnar said Tuesday he…
Helena Independent Record
Montana PSC president’s conduct under investigation; Molnar alleges inquiry is ‘illegal’
The PSC’s chief legal counsel said the investigation involves “Commissioner Molnar’s interactions with others in the workplace.” Molnar and his attorney allege it's an attempt to silence him.
PSC president Molnar under investigation, claims he's being unfairly targeted
The elected body that regulates utilities in Montana is again embroiled in controversy. Its presiding officer is under investigation, and hes claiming hes been unfairly targeted.Montana Public Service Commission President Brad Molnar, R-Laurel, spoke to reporters Tuesday, shortly before the commissions regular weekly business meeting at their offices in Helena. He said he was being investigated for allegations of unprofessional conduct, and that…
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