Here’s audio of Governor Steve Bullock’s conference call Thursday afternoon detailing the COVID-19 Stay At Home Directive. There’s also a link to the directive as issued by the governor’s office in which you’ll find more information on essential occupations. AUDIO DIRECTIVE PDF
Pablo – CSKT Extends Shutdown
The CKST Tribal Council has extended a shutdown on the Flathead Indian Reservation as the COVID-19 situation continues to develop in Montana. Courts are rescheduling cases but emergency hearings will take place as needed. A number of tribal programs will be scaled back but essential services will remain including elder care payroll accounting ...
Helena – Sheriff’s Office Thankful for Help From Community
The Lewis and Clark County Sheriff’s Office has seen several local individuals and businesses stepping up to help prevent the spread of coronavirus by providing personal protective equipment particularly for inside the county detention center. MTN news reports the sheriff’s office will use the masks provided inside the jail to cover someone’s ...
Montana – Commissioner Rosendale asks for Flexibility from Insurance Companies
Commissioner of Securities and Insurance Matt Rosendale sent a letter to the insurance industry today recommending flexibility to help Montanans and businesses maintain insurance coverage and benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic. Rosendale also encourages Montanans to be proactive and immediately get a hold of their insurance agent if they an...
The Wyoming Game and Fish Commission approved $560,000 to support 10 projects for mule deer
Mule deer in Wyoming will see the on-the-ground benefits of more than $3 million in 2020. The Wyoming Game and Fish Commission approved $560,000 to support 10 projects for mule deer across the state. This funding comes alongside support from partnering organizations to support the Statewide Mule Deer Initiative, about 4.4 dollars for every Com...
MT State – Montana John Deere Stores collecting N95 Masks – URGENT NEED FOR ALL MASKS
For the past week, your Montana John Deere stores across the state have served as a collection point for N95 Protective masks to support the medical community as the needs have grown and supply has been constrained globally. This was in response to the President’s request for construction companies to donate their masks in support of healthcar...
MT State – Montana John Deere Stores collecting N95 Masks – URGENT NEED FOR ALL MASKS
For the past week, your Montana John Deere stores across the state have served as a collection point for N95 Protective masks to support the medical community as the needs have grown and supply has been constrained globally. This was in response to the President’s request for construction companies to donate their masks in support of healthcar...
Great Falls – City Agency Closures
The City of Great Falls has closed its Public Works Complex Water Treatment Plant and Park and Recreation and GIS/Mapping offices to the public. Adopting a pet from the Great Falls Animal Shelter will now require an appointment. The City took the steps as it continues to adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic
Helena – Supreme Court Rules on Federal Civil Immigration Detainers
The Montana Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that state and local Law Enforcement Officers in Montana do not have the authority to arrest people on federal civil immigration detainers. The Legislature has specifically authorized Department of Homeland Security officers to conduct arrests for state crimes yet it has not done the inverse for state...
Butte – Commissioners Approve Special Loan Program
Butte-Silver Bow Commissioners approved a special loan program Wednesday evening that will make $200,000 available to help local businesses weather the financial fallout from the coronavirus. The program taps the $200,000 from the Butte-Silver Bow Anaconda ARCO Loan Fund established decades ago as part of a settlement with Atlantic Richfield.