Government
News from the office of Sen. Jon Tester MONTANA – U.S. Senator Jon Tester today announced that Montana will receive $1.2 million to support senior nutrition, including $400,000 for congregate meals and $800,000 for home meals. “Too many Montana seniors are unable to go to the grocery store for fear of contracting the virus, or unable to get to one at all because they live too far, or don’t have transportation. So this funding could not have come sooner as many of our seniors have been left wondering where their next meal is going to come from, or how they are going to get food on the table safely,” Tester said. “As this crisis continues, it’...
News from CSKT Beginning immediately, the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes implemented a government-wide partial shutdown. All department heads were directed to establish an essential services schedule through March 27. Department heads are firming up plans on what services will remain i...
News from the Office of the Governor MONTANA – Governor Steve Bullock today, March 20, announced that small businesses across Montana impacted by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) are now eligible to apply for emergency loans through the Small Business Administration. “We are ...
News from the office of Montana Governor Steve Bullock MONTANA — Governor Steve Bullock today announced that uninsured Montanans, who receive a recommendation from a provider, will be eligible to receive coverage for COVID-19 testing and treatment. “This is a significant step in con...
News from the Montana Department of Revenue MONTANA – Montanans have through April 15 to apply for two programs that may reduce their property taxes. The Property Tax Assistance Program helps Montana property owners with low incomes. Those who qualify can get a 30, 50, or 80 percent reduc...
News from the Office of the Governor MONTANA – Governor Steve Bullock extended the payment and filing deadlines for 2019 individual income taxpayers to July 15 in accordance with the new federal filing deadline. “Montanans across the state have been impacted by COVID-19 and extendin...
POLSON – A father died by suicide after killing his two children in their home on Lakeview Drive in Polson on Friday, March 13. Lake County Sheriff Don Bell said an investigation is underway. Bell said “it appears” the father killed the children and himself. Bell said the father of the c...
News from Glacier National Park MONTANA – Glacier National Park announced modifications to its winter operations to implement the latest guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and local and state authorities to promote social distancing. As of March 2...
MONTANA — The Montana Supreme Court issued an order Friday encouraging Montana courts to delay jury trials in an effort to slow transmission of the COVID-19 coronavirus. The Supreme Court’s order, in the form of a letter from Chief Justice Mike McGrath, also requires state courts to release at...
News from State Representative Tom Winter MONTANA — As our communities begin to grapple with the state of emergency surrounding the COVID-19 virus, thousands of Montanans will feel the financial strains that come with it. Schools will close, forcing parents to pay for childcare or to take off from...