Wednesday Senator Steve Daines voted for a coronavirus relief bill in response to the outbreak. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Untitled-22-2-1.mp3
Great Falls – Cascade County Commissioners Approve Temporary Clinic
In an emergency meeting Wednesday Cascade County commissioners ok’d a contract with Alluvion Health to operate a temporary viral incident clinic to screen patients and divert potential coronavirus cases from other clinic sites. The clinic will run out of four examination rooms in the far northwest corner of the City-County Health Department Bu...
Department Of Environmental Quality Issues Final EIS For Proposed Black Butte Copper Mine
The Final Environmental Impact Statement by the Montana Department of Environmental Quality has been released concerning the proposed Black Butte Copper Mine near White Sulphur Springs. DEQ Public Policy Director Rebecca Harbage . https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Untitled-20-4.mp3
Billings Clinic Announces What It’s Doing To Help Outlying Partners During Coronavirus Outbreak
Billings Clinic President/CEO Dr. Scott Ellner announced what it is doing during the coronavirus outbreak to help its partners. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Untitled-36.mp3
Attorney General Tim Fox Outlines TSA Extension For Airline Travelers With Outdated IDs
As of now the REAL ID Oct. 1st deadline remains but the state is waiting if it will be extended. Wednesday Attorney General Tim Fox announced there has been another kind of extension for Montana airline passengers. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Untitled-11-2.mp3
Montana – Banks Across Montana are Closing their Lobbies
Northern News Network is receiving notices from Banks and Credit Unions across the State of Montana that they are closing their lobbies until further notice. Drive-thru operations are remaining open during regular drive-up banking hours. Some banks are also reporting that they are taking appointments to meet immediate needs. It is recommended ...
Montana – Telemedicine Expansion to Assist Medicaid Patients
Governor Steve Bullock announced Wednesday he is expanding access to telemedicine services. It is intended to ensure Montana Medicaid patients receive quality health care in their homes to prevent unnecessary gatherings at health care facilities and slow the spread of COVID-19.
Montana – Secretary of State Holding Off on Final Primary Election Decision
With concerns about the coronavirus Secretary of State Corey Stapleton is holding off on giving directions on the June 2nd primary election for the next week or so. The secretary of state has stringent constitutional and statutory requirements in how elections are run but Stapleton won’t say what he would do if the governor used emergency powe...
Hamilton – Public Library Offering Curbside Pickup
The Bitterroot Public Library is now providing curbside pickup to library users during the library’s indefinite closure to help combat the spread of coronavirus. Any materials currently checked out and those checked out through March 28th will have a due date of April 30th and patrons will not accrue fees for materials during the closure.
Helena – Historical Society Closures
Based on an abundance of caution effective immediately the Montana Historical Society has closed its Museum galleries Research Center Museum Store and the Original Governor’s Mansion to the public until further notice. The front entrance to the Veterans and Pioneers Memorial Building will remain open and security will staff the front desk. The...