The Small Business Administration issued state-level numbers Tuesday. Through Monday 10,372 Montana businesses had been approved for loans totaling $1 billion 293 million. The Paycheck Protection Program offers federally backed loans to cover SBA up to 8 weeks of payroll and related overhead.
Additional Funding to Increase Access to Affordable Housing
Another $3 million is coming to Montana to increase access to affordable housing across the state. The grant will help build and preserve the housing supply for low income Montanans distributed through the state and will be available through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Housing Trust Fund.
U.S. DHHS Directs Millions to Child Care Providers in Montana
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will be directing $10,113,887 to support Montana child care providers financially during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The funding will also help support healthcare workers first responders and other essential workers playing critical roles during this crisis.
Hamilton – Family Shelter Provides Free Meals
The Family Shelter of the Bitterroot’s free meals program at Hamilton’s Cornerstone Church served 568 to go meals last week in the parking lot. By the time the week had ended, volunteers from nine local churches had served people in 225 cars. The nonprofit, non-denominational Christian organization, with a volunteer board, is funded by charita...
Frederick Billings Dons a Mask
The City of Billings is named after the Northern Pacific Railway president who never actually lived in the city. The statue of Frederick Billings in front of the Western Heritage Center is now wearing an N95 mask. Photo Courtesy of Western Heritage Center Facebook Page
Establishments Making Revenue To A Certain Level Can Now Access SBA Paycheck Protection Program Loans
Tuesday the Small Business Administration made the Paycheck Protection Program to bars which had been shut out of the program if one-third of their revenue came from gaming. Senator Steve Daines was one of 15 legislators who wrote to President Trump April 8th asking they be included. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04...
Whitefish – Planning Board to Discuss Conditional Use Permit
The Whitefish Planning Board will discuss a conditional use permit for a large condominium project on the west side of Whitefish during its remote meeting Thursday evening at 6 o’clock. The meeting will take place online through WebEx and a link is available on the Planning Board website to access the meeting and provide public comment.
Great Falls – School Board Agrees to Continuation of Pay and Benefits
The Great Falls Public Schools Board of Trustees has unanimously agreed on the continuation of pay and benefits for Great Falls Public Schools’ employees during the state mandated school closures prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Employees working on site will need to adhere to the Center for Disease Control guidelines and they may be asked b...
Montana Airports to Receive Assistance Due to Revenue Losses
The steep decline in air travel due to COVID-19 has left many Montana airports with significant revenue losses but an announcement Tuesday signals some help could be on the way. The Federal Aviation Administration released an airport by airport breakdown of grant funding for $10 billion in emergency funds. Montana’s airports are eligible for u...
The Demographic Breakdown of COVID-19 Cases in Montana
Montana reported 399 confirmed cases of coronavirus Tuesday. That is an increase of five from the day before. It took Montana 13 days to reach 100 cases and the state gets another 100 cases about every five days. The median age for cases in Montana is 48 and the cases are 50% male and 50% female. 94.4% of those who test positive are white whil...