Archive for month: March, 2020

The Economic Policy Institute says Montana could suffer the third highest percentage of job losses due to COVID-19 closures in the nation. The Big Sky Journal reports even with the stimulus bill Montana could lose as many as 18,230 jobs by summer.

The Economic Policy Institute says Montana could suffer the third highest percentage of job losses due to COVID-19 closures in the nation. The Big Sky Journal reports even with the stimulus bill Montana could lose as many as 18,230 jobs by summer.

Governor Steve Bullock has implemented actions to increase the ability of commercial motor carrier vehicles to ensure a supply of food medical supplies farm inputs and feed and hay during the coronavirus pandemic. The Directive allows a 10% increase in the legal weight of commercial vehicles but does not require or allow fatigued drivers to op...

Governor Steve Bullock has implemented actions to increase the ability of commercial motor carrier vehicles to ensure a supply of food medical supplies farm inputs and feed and hay during the coronavirus pandemic. The Directive allows a 10% increase in the legal weight of commercial vehicles but does not require or allow fatigued drivers to op...

By executive order Great Falls City Manager Greg Doyon has suspended a city code that prohibits residing in an RV on private property or public right of way. The intent is to allow emergency workers health care providers or residents to care for a family member while not residing in the same dwelling or to self-isolate and minimize family expo...

By executive order Great Falls City Manager Greg Doyon has suspended a city code that prohibits residing in an RV on private property or public right of way. The intent is to allow emergency workers health care providers or residents to care for a family member while not residing in the same dwelling or to self-isolate and minimize family expo...

With coronavirus forcing sweeping school closures Montana’s is out until at least until April 10th and with abrupt orders to shift to remote learning the status of internet access for teachers and students has come home to roost. Major strides have  been made  to in ensuring schools have high speed internet. A 2019 report declared the classroo...

With coronavirus forcing sweeping school closures Montana’s is out until at least until April 10th and with abrupt orders to shift to remote learning the status of internet access for teachers and students has come home to roost. Major strides have  been made  to in ensuring schools have high speed internet. A 2019 report declared the classroo...

The Cascade County Treasurer’s Office will be open by appointment only beginning today to limit the spread of coronavirus and doors will be locked to walk-in traffic. An online appointment system has been developed for residents who need to register or renew vehicle tags or need assistance paying property taxes.