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Some restrictions but FWP sites remain openSome restrictions in place, but FWP sites remain open

As a reminder to stay safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, social distancing guidelines should be followed at all FWP sites. Keep your distance from fellow recreators. While fishing access sites, state parks and wildlife management areas remain open (check for seasonal closures and openings), fishing piers, playgrounds and group-use facilities a...

Governor Prevents Landlords from Evicting Tenants

Governor Steve Bullock stopped landlords in the state Tuesday from evicting tenants from their homes and charging late fees or other penalties during the course of the stay at home order to slow the spread of COVID-19. Bullock’s directive also stops residential foreclosures because of nonpayment and prohibits charging late fees. The governor a...

Governor Prevents Landlords from Evicting Tenants

Governor Steve Bullock stopped landlords in the state Tuesday from evicting tenants from their homes and charging late fees or other penalties during the course of the stay at home order to slow the spread of COVID-19. Bullock’s directive also stops residential foreclosures because of nonpayment and prohibits charging late fees. The governor a...

$4.7 Million Slated for Law Enforcement Protective Gear

Montana will receive an estimated $4.7 million to bolster state and local law enforcement efforts to purchase protective equipment for officers and pay for officer overtime as part of the CARES Act. Law enforcement officers will see increased activity which could result in higher risk of exposure if they do not have access to the necessary equ...