The Governor recently issued a stay at home order asking people to only leave home for essential reasons. People are ordered to maintain social distancing and avoid crowds. Butte police have received reports some people are ignoring this and are prepared to cite those violating the order because if someone gets the virus the potential exists t...
Senator Tester Urges FCC to Move Quickly on Telehealth Program
Senator Jon Tester today urged the Federal Communications Commission to quickly approve $200 million for the COVID-19 Telehealth Program as appropriated by the CARES Act and to launch the Connected Care pilot program. The five FCC commissioners will consider the proposal in the coming days.
Montana Beef Market Status
Montana’s beef market is heading into an uncertain year as the spread of COVID-19 impacts an already unstable market although it had been was forecast to be a better one for cattle producers than 2019. Spring cattle auctions in Montana have also changed to better adhere to social distancing guidelines including dong some sales over conference ...
Montana Beef Market Status
Montana’s beef market is heading into an uncertain year as the spread of COVID-19 impacts an already unstable market although it had been was forecast to be a better one for cattle producers than 2019. Spring cattle auctions in Montana have also changed to better adhere to social distancing guidelines including dong some sales over conference ...
Hamilton – Hospital Implements No-Visitor Policy
Over the past few weeks Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital in Hamilton has had visitor restrictions in place but now a no-visitor policy has been implemented and no visitors can currently access the facilities. For people getting picked up from the hospital an employee will assist in transporting patients to their vehicles.
Hamilton – Hospital Implements No-Visitor Policy
Over the past few weeks Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital in Hamilton has had visitor restrictions in place but now a no-visitor policy has been implemented and no visitors can currently access the facilities. For people getting picked up from the hospital an employee will assist in transporting patients to their vehicles.
Deadline Today to Submit Mail-In Ballots for Primary
Governor Steve Bullock issued an order March 25th allowing all of the state’s 56 counties to approve an all-mail primary for the upcoming June 2nd election to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus at polling stations across the state. Several counties have done so and today is the deadline for counties to submit plans for all-mail ballots...
Deadline Today to Submit Mail-In Ballots for Primary
Governor Steve Bullock issued an order March 25th allowing all of the state’s 56 counties to approve an all-mail primary for the upcoming June 2nd election to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus at polling stations across the state. Several counties have done so and today is the deadline for counties to submit plans for all-mail ballots...
Billings Library Starts Program to Assist Seniors Hurt by Social Isolation
The Billings Public Library has a new program called SOS or Send our Seniors Mail. Because many seniors are beginning to feel the effects of social isolation the library encourages the community mail cards letters and pictures to people residing at a senior living facility saying that small act can make a big difference for a senior citizen.
New Daycare Directives from Governor
Governor Steve Bullock issued a directive Wednesday saying day care centers in the state can stay open with additional safety requirements. They must whenever possible limit the total number of children in any one facility to 24. A press release from Bullock’s office Wednesday said facilities that cannot comply with the directive should shut d...