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News from the Dept. of the Interior RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA — On Feb. 26, the Biden-Harris administration announced the release of the 2024 Request for Proposals for the America the Beautiful Challenge, as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda. The program, which was launched in 2022 with support from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, is dedicated to funding landscape-scale conservation and restoration projects that implement existing conservation plans across the nation. In 2024, the program expects to award up to $119 million in grants to communities nationwide. The America the Beautiful Challenge advances President Biden&rsqu...
News from Cheryl Morigeau, TERS PABLO — Two Eagle River School is trying to update their list of graduates from the early years. In those early years a GED/diploma was awarded for those finishing the requirements. Following are the names we have on file for the first few years (1975-1980) but reco...
News from the Greater Polson Community Foundation POLSON — The Greater Polson Community Foundation needs your help in securing financial support to continue the Polson Hanging Flower Baskets for 2024. For over 20 years these beautiful flower baskets that adorn downtown Polson have been a perfect e...
News from Dana Grant RONAN — Green is a sign of spring and for many a vibrant symbol of St. Patrick’s Day. Along with green, this festive day, honoring Ireland’s patron saint, also conjures up visions of shamrocks, leprechauns, and corned beef. Whether one is Irish or not, St. Patrick&...
News from the office of the Governor MISSOULA — Governor Greg Gianforte announced on Feb. 27 the State of Montana reached its annual goal for acres placed under active forest management, the third consecutive year achieving this stewardship milestone. Under the leadership of Director Amanda Kas...
News from DPHHS HELENA — Governor Gianforte and Department of Public Health and Human Services Director Charlie Brereton recently announced an expansion of behavioral health services for Montanans. The announcement comes after the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services approved a waiver sou...
News from Upper Seven Law HELENA — On Feb. 20, 2024, the Montana Association of Counties (“MACo”), Wild Montana, and the Montana Wildlife Federation responded to Governor Gianforte’s motion to stay a district court ruling ordering him to comply with his constitutional obligation ...
News from Cathy Billie ST. IGNATIUS — The program “Empowering Voices: Addressing the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples Epidemic” will be at Mission Valley United Methodist Church, 70715 US-93, top of Post Creek Hill, on Wednesday, March 6. The evening will begin with a potluck...
News from Upper Seven Law MISSOULA — On Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, a group of Montanans, including transgender and intersex individuals and the Montana Two Spirit Society, moved for summary judgment in Edwards v. Montana—a lawsuit challenging Montana Senate Bill 458 (2023). &ld...
News from USDA BOZEMAN — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development in Montana acting state director Jake Ceartin announced recently that organizations with capacity to provide assistance to agricultural producers applying for Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) grants can now...
