Articles with the Tag: Veterans

News from the office of Senator Tester U.S. Senate — Following efforts from U.S. Senator Jon Tester, President Joe Biden signed an Executive Order today to expand access to high-quality home care and support for veterans and caregivers of all ages. “This is great news for our aging and di...

News from the office of Senator Tester U.S. Senate – Earlier this week, the Disabled American Veterans awarded U.S. Senator Jon Tester their 2023 Veterans’ Champion Award for his numerous legislative achievements over the years and his longstanding commitment to supporting the nation’s...

News from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs HELENA — As part of VA’s nationwide goal to house 38,000 homeless Veterans in 2022, Montana VA has provided 211 permanent housing placements for Montana Veterans experiencing homelessness. Permanent housing placements provided by VA staff ...

News from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs  HELENA — Veterans in suicidal crisis are now able to go to any VA or non-VA health care facility for emergency health care at no cost – including inpatient or crisis residential care for up to 30 days and outpatient care for up to 90 da...

News from the office of Senator Daines U.S. SENATE — On Jan. 25 Senator Daines paid tribute to a true Montana hero, Dr. Daniel Edelman. Senator Daines hosted Dr. Edelman in his office and delivered a speech on the Senate floor in his honor. Dr. Edelman is a veteran of the United States Army who wa...

News from the Montana VA Health Care System HELENA — Montana VA Health Care System (Montana VA) is participating in today’s national and statewide Point-in-Time (PIT) count. The PIT count, led by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), is a count of sheltered and unshelte...

News from Senator’s Tester office U.S. Senate — Following sustained efforts from U.S. Senator Jon Tester, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today proposed a rule in the Federal Register to waive copayments incurred on or after Jan. 5, 2022, for certain care received by American Indian ...

News from the office of Senator Tester U.S. Senate — The Senate passed key defense priorities today spearheaded by U.S. Senator Jon Tester as a part of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2023 to bolster our nation’s national and homeland security, and support Monta...

POLSON — Inside the second floor foyer of the Lake County Courthouse stands the Gold Star Family Memorial Tree, covered in ornaments for families honoring service members who lost their lives.  The tree was installed by Jeannie and Bill Butler who lost their son Matthew in 2015 during his servi...

Governor’s Office of Community Service HELENA — The Governor’s Office of Community Service has announced it is accepting nominations for the annual ServeMontana Awards, with new award distinctions. In partnership with Montana’s Credit Unions, this award recognizes Montana citi...