Articles with the Tag: Montana

As the nation grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic, families across Montana are counting on our elected officials to act in the best interest of our state. While all communities are threatened by the spread of this virus, folks living in rural Montana will face significant additional challenges. In an effo...

News from Senator Jon Tester  MONTANA – With more Montana families relying on online services for work and education during the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. Senator Jon Tester introduced bipartisan legislation on March 23 to compensate broadband providers for giving free or discounted services and...

News from Senator Jon Tester   MONTANA – After 72 hours negotiating substantial, bipartisan improvements to COVID-19 stimulus legislation that had previously fallen far short, U.S. Senator Jon Tester voted (March 25) to deliver critical, urgent relief to Montana workers, families, small busine...

News from the Office of the Governor MONTANA – Governor Steve Bullock implemented actions to increase the ability of commercial motor carrier vehicles to ensure a supply of food, medical supplies, farm inputs and feed and hay during the COVID-19 emergency. The directive is not in response to sh...

News from AARP MONTANA – AARP Community Connections, a new online platform launched by AARP Innovation Labs, allows users to organize and find local volunteer groups to help pick up groceries, provide financial assistance or lend emotional support to neighbors, friends and loved ones.  Acr...

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 grocer...

From MSU News Service MONTANA — MontanaPBS has partnered with the Montana Office of Public Instruction to support students learning at home with Learn at Home, a slate of free online resources and a revised broadcast TV schedule of educational programs. The changes are intended to support families...

MONTANA – Governor Steve Bullock issued a directive requiring Montanans to stay home and temporarily closes all nonessential businesses and operations to curtail the spread of COVID-19. The order, which goes into effect at 12:01 a.m. on March 28, will buy time for healthcare workers on the frontli...

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...