Missoulian:  Governor Schweitzer Says University of Montana Law Professor’s Tax Study Violated Policy:

Gov. Brian Schweitzer called University of Montana President Royce
Engstrom last month to complain about study done by a law professor
under contract for Cablevison/Bresnan that criticized how the state how
the state values certain types of business property.

Engstrom, in
turn, said that law Professor Kristen Juras had “apparently” violated
some aspects of UM policies and apologized to Schweitzer.

Juras’
written study contained no disclosure saying her conclusions were her
own and not the university’s views, nor did she seek prior consent from
her dean to use the university name in working as a consultant, Engstrom
said. …

In an interview, Juras said in hindsight she regrets that she didn’t
put a footnote in her report that indicated that it contained her views,
not those of the university. … She added, “If he (Schweitzer) wants to shut
down professors that prepare reports that are contrary to his views, I
believe that interferes with academic freedom. I believe professors
ought to be able to criticize the government.”

• Engstrom's Response to Schweitzer
  

(Hat Tip: Jim Maule.)