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State Complete Count Committee launches new 2020 Census website

News from the Montana Department of Commerce   MONTANA – Montana’s Census Complete Count Committee has recently launched a new 2020 Census Website, CENSUS.MT.GOV. The new website has been designed to offer a user-friendly experience with improved navigation and easy-to-find resources. The new site includes 2020 Census information and resources specific to Montana like maps, flyers and social media graphics. On the site, users can sign up to receive weekly Census news and organizations can sign up to be a Be Counted location once the decennial count begins in mid-March. Be Counted locations are public spaces with secure internet access where individuals can fill ou...


Savanna’s Act passes U.S. Senate

News from the Western Organization of Resource Councils WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate unanimously passed Savanna’s Act, S.227, and the House Judiciary Committee also unanimously passed its version of the bill, H.R. 2733, out of committee. Savanna’s Act next heads to the floor for ...


Gianforte statement on Montana’s first confirmed case of Coronavirus

News from Congressman Gianforte WASHINGTON – Congressman Greg Montana (R-Mont.) issued a statement after Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announced that a Montanan visiting Maryland tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19). “As the governor of Maryland confirms Montana’s first case of co...


Grant funding available for Native American community projects

News from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services WASHINGTON D.C. — Culture. Native languages. Education. Food. Economic development. The environment. These are essential components to the health and well-being of Native communities, and this year, the Administration for Native Americans i...


County seeks election judges

By Mary Auld for the Valley Journal  LAKE COUNTY – Election judges are the boots on the ground that keep elections running smoothly. Lake County is recruiting community members for these important positions. “Election judges are on the front line dealing directly with voters,” La...


9 questions determine next 10 years for Montana

News from Montana Census MONTANA – The 2020 Census will ask only nine simple questions, which will take less than 10 minutes to fill out. This 10 minutes of your time determines Montana’s representation, funding and data for the next 10 years.  Census data is confidential, so your an...


Gianforte announces 2020 Congressional Art Competition  

 News from the office of Greg Gianforte WASHINGTON – Congressman Greg Gianforte (R-Mont.) recently invited high school students in Montana to participate in the 2020 Congressional Art Competition. “Through the Congressional Art Competition, Montana’s high school students can sh...


Gianforte introduces bill to address maternal health crisis using technology

News from Congressman Greg Gianforte  WASHINGTON – Congressman Greg Gianforte (R-Mont.) recently introduced the bipartisan Data Mapping to Save Moms’ Lives Act. The bill will use data mapping to identify areas of the country where high rates of poor maternal health overlap with a lack o...


Governor Bullock delivers keynote on value of public lands to westerners

News from the Office of the Governor   COLORADO SPRINGS – Governor Steve Bullock delivered a keynote address on the value of public lands and conservation at an event celebrating the 10th annual Conservation in the West poll. “Folks out West have a special appreciation for our public...


Deadline for city manager applications approaches

POLSON – After more than a year without a permanent city manager, the next step in the hiring process is on the horizon. City planner Kyle Roberts said the city hopes to hire a manager this spring. The city manager job was posted on various websites and media outlets on Jan. 20. Applications will be...


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