Yellowstone National Park Superintendent Cam Sholly said Thursday an announcement is coming soon on when Yellowstone will reopen and what that will look like. He hinted a decision will come after talking to about 600 business people county health officials and governors in the three surrounding states.
New State Website for Employers and Employees
The Department of Labor and Industry is issuing guidance to Montanans returning to work during phase one of the reopening of Montana’s economy. It has launched a new page on its COVID-19 website focused on providing information to Montana employers and employees on the Governor’s reopening directive health and safety along with recruitment and...
Montana GOP Calling On Top Democrats To Denounce Comments of Max Baucus During CNN Interview
The Montana GOP Thursday called on top Democrats to denounce these comments made by former Montana U.S. Senator and former Chinese Ambassador Max Baucus during a CNN interview. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Untitled-23-1.mp3
Big Sky Resort to Open
Big Sky Resort announced a phased reopening of some of its dining lodging and recreation facilities. The limited reopening for the largest employer in Big Sky will start May 22nd with the reopening of the golf course.
Anaconda / Deer Lodge – County Commission Approves Approves Hotel Proposal
The Anaconda-Deer Lodge County Commission has voted to approve the East Anaconda Development Area Hotel Proposal. It outlines construction plans for a $10 million hotel restaurant and meeting facility in the East Yards Development Area. It’s being described as the largest economic stimulation the economy has had in 50 years.
Governor Announces May 15th Opening of Gyms, Theatres, and Museums
By May 15th gyms theaters and museums in Montana can operate at half-capacity and with social distancing measures in place. That announcement was made by Governor Steve Bullock Thursday. The move is a further step to loosen restrictions in the first phase of a gradual reopening of the state. The mid-may date was settled on in consultation with...
Senator Steve Daines Announces $3,004,376 To 14 Health Centers To Expand Testing For COVID-19
Senator Steve Daines announced Thursday the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will be directing $3,004,376 to 14 health centers across Montana to expand testing for COVID-19. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Untitled-16-3-1.mp3
Representative Greg Gianforte Urging Flexibility For Funding County Governments Through CARES Act
Congressman Greg Gianforte and a bipartisan group of lawmakers sent a letter to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy urging them to provide flexibility in emergency funding to county governments in a future COVID-19 relief package. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Untitled-16-2.mp3
Special Enrollment In Effect To Sign Up For Health Insurance Due To COVID-19
Because of COVID-19 a special enrollment period now exists to sign up for health insurance. John Doran Vice President of External Affairs at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana explains. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Untitled-13-1-1.mp3
BNSF Railway Closing Maintenance Facilities Due To Lower Projections For Rail Cars
BNSF Railway has made the decision to close maintenance facilities in Glendive as well as Guernsey and Rosette Wyoming in response to their changing business conditions and lower projections for rail cars to ship commodities. Public Affairs Director for BNSF Railway Maia LaSalle. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Unti...