Bozeman’s Job Service office is adding to its normal operations, to field questions and offer guidance to those applying for unemployment insurance as layoffs and furloughs spike across Montana. According to data from the Montana Department of Labor and Industry Gallatin County has seen the largest percent change in initial unemployment claims...
Office Of Public Instruction Secures Waivers For Montana’s Local School Nutrition Programs
The Montana Office of Public Instruction has secured waivers for Montana’s local school nutrition programs from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Director of Communications Dylan Klapmeier. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Untitled-4-1-1.mp3
2 Reported Cases of COVID-19 on Indian Reservations within the State
Montana’s Fort Peck Tribes have reported two cases of COVID-19 the first among the state’s seven Indian reservations. The tribes had already suspended tribal government travel implemented a 14 day quarantine for anyone who came to the reservation from a place with an outbreak and instituted a 10 o’clock nighttime curfew.
Billings – REI Opening Postponed
Washington based outdoor retailer REI was set to open its first store in Billings this spring but the opening date has been postponed due to the ongoing pandemic. Employees who had been hired in Billings have had their offers rescinded. The new REI was set to employ 55 people.
Billings – REI Opening Postponed
Washington based outdoor retailer REI was set to open its first store in Billings this spring but the opening date has been postponed due to the ongoing pandemic. Employees who had been hired in Billings have had their offers rescinded. The new REI was set to employ 55 people.
MT Delegation Urges Trump Administration to help Care Facilities in Rural Area
Rural hospitals are facing a significant hit on average of 50 to 80 percent to their revenue streams since the outbreak of the COVID-19 outbreak. Montana’s Congressional Delegation is urging the Trump Administration to set funding aside specifically for facilities in rural areas. A $100 million emergency fund was allocated in the CARES A...
$500 Million in Paycheck Protection Loans Issued in Montana
Montana banks have issued roughly $500 million in paycheck protection loans to small businesses since the federal program rolled out five days ago. Through Tuesday roughly 5,000 businesses had qualified for the program at which point state level numbers for the program were still available through the Small Business Administration. Those numbe...
$500 Million in Paycheck Protection Loans Issued in Montana
Montana banks have issued roughly $500 million in paycheck protection loans to small businesses since the federal program rolled out five days ago. Through Tuesday roughly 5,000 businesses had qualified for the program at which point state level numbers for the program were still available through the Small Business Administration. Those numbe...
U.S. Small Business Administration Montana District Office Director Brent Donnelly On PPP
The U.S. Small Business Administration Montana District Office Director Brent Donnelly. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Untitled-15-1.mp3
Representative Greg Gianforte On The Status Of The Coronavirus Pandemic In Montana
Wednesday Representative Greg Gianforte said this about the status of the coronavirus pandemic in Montana. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Untitled-12.mp3