The third and fourth Montanans known to die from COVID-19 have been reported. Notification of the deaths was provided to Governor Steve Bullock by the Toole County Health Department today. The administration is aware of concerns regarding impacts to the senior community in Toole County and has been working to deploy additional resources to th...
CARE Act Includes Senator Tester Provision for Student Loans
The Coronavirus Relief Package signed into law last week included Sen. Jon Tester’s Public Student Loan Forgiveness bill. It ensures that whose working to qualify will not lose eligibility if they miss payments due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Applicants must work for ten years for a qualifying employer and make 120 qualifying payments.
Great Falls – Symphony Hosting Fundraiser for United Way of Cascade County
The Great Falls Symphony will be giving away two tickets to a future symphony concert for every $250 donated to United Way of Cascade County’s COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund. United Way of Cascade County has set an initial goal of raising $50,000 to help families get through the coronavirus crisis and the Great Falls Symphony hopes the o...
Hamilton – Business Relief Fund
A subcommittee of the Hamilton Downtown Association has created a Hamilton Business Relief Fund to provide financial assistance to local Hamilton businesses impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. A GoFundMe campaign has been set up in hopes of raising money to help them stay afloat during the crisis for them to continue operations and bring bac...
Montana, Shortest ER Wait Times Among Shortest in Nation
A new report by 360 Quote looking at Emergency Room waiting times ins all fifty states has found that the median ER wait time in Montana is 63 minutes the 8th shortest among all 50 states. In light of COVID-19 prompt medical treatment is as crucial as ever.
Hamilton – Elections Administrator Requesting Mail Ballot for Primary
Ravalli County Elections Administrator Regina Plettenberg will ask the county Tuesday for permission to hold a mail ballot election for the June primary. About 85% of election judges who work at Ravalli County polling places are over 70 years of age and Plettenberg says there really is no other option because of their vulnerability to...
Hamilton – Elections Administrator Requesting Mail Ballot for Primary
Ravalli County Elections Administrator Regina Plettenberg will ask the county Tuesday for permission to hold a mail ballot election for the June primary. About 85% of election judges who work at Ravalli County polling places are over 70 years of age and Plettenberg says there really is no other option because of their vulnerability to...
Montana State Parks Seeking Public Comment on Off-Highway Vehicle Grants
Montana State Parks is seeking public comment on proposed 2020 Off-Highway Vehicle grant proposals for the current grant application cycle which closed Feb. 28th. Public comments will be accepted through Thursday afternoon April 30th at 5 o’clock.
Montana State Parks Seeking Public Comment on Off-Highway Vehicle Grants
Montana State Parks is seeking public comment on proposed 2020 Off-Highway Vehicle grant proposals for the current grant application cycle which closed Feb. 28th. Public comments will be accepted through Thursday afternoon April 30th at 5 o’clock.
Attorney General Tim Fox Issues Letter of Advice for Public Meeting
Attorney General Tim Fox has issued a letter of advice in response to a request for guidance on how government entities should conduct open meetings during the COVID-19 state of emergency. The guidelines include canceling non-essential meetings limiting public meetings to critical items only and if possible meeting by remote communications. Th...