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As we continue to emerge from the pandemic, there’s a sense of relief and optimism that things will return to normal.  Long-awaited family gatherings, birthday parties and graduation ceremonies are finally happening in person. Sporting events have fans in the stands, airports are busy, and we all ...

State allocates $31 million for child care for Montana families

More help is on the way for Montana families trying to strike a balance between work and taking care of their children, but concerns remain about whether more one-time funding will bring about long-lasting change.  Governor Greg Gianforte announced June 29 that $31 million in funding from the America...

Help wanted, housing needed Help wanted, housing needed

“Short staffed. It’s the new pandemic,” reads a sign at an Ennis restaurant. “We can’t hire employees,” business owners said repeatedly during a recent listening session at the Shovel & Spoon Restaurant in Sheridan. Business folks from Ennis, Sheridan, and Twin Bridges...

Governor ends state of emergency

News from the Office of the Governor MONTANA – Governor Greg Gianforte ended the state of emergency in Montana he declared in January of 2021 to address the COVID-19 pandemic in the state. “Months ago, the light at the end of the tunnel was distant and dim. As we’ve worked together ...

Gov. Gianforte devotes ARPA funds to increase childcare access, protect seniors

News from DPHHS HELENA — Governor Greg Gianforte announced that the state will devote America  Rescue Plan Act funds to increase access to quality child care services for Montana families, protect Montana seniors, and provide home energy and home water assistance to low-income Montanans. T...

Multiple candidates file for local seats Multiple candidates file for local seats

Municipal elections in the Mission Valley’s three incorporated communities suddenly became races when multiple candidates filed on, or just before, the deadline of June 21.  All three towns went from one, or in Polson’s case, no candidates for mayor to contests for each seat. In St. Ignat...

Legislature withdraws judicial subpoenas, asks for dismissal of case Legislature withdraws judicial subpoenas, asks for dismissal of case

HELENA — The Legislature on Tuesday, June 22, announced it will withdraw all outstanding subpoenas issued against members of the judiciary over the past three months, a major reversal in the rancorous dispute that centered on whether the Legislature acted properly in seeking extensive records from Supr...

Briefs for June 23, 2021

$22.2M more in ARPA funds for MT cities, towns News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — Governor Greg Gianforte announced the disbursement of nearly $22.2 million in federal funds from the American Rescue Plan Act to 42 cities and towns across the state. “These ARPA funds ...

City government seats open throughout Lake County

LAKE COUNTY — With a June 21 filing deadline fast approaching for municipal elections, there are still ample opportunities to serve in city government up and down the Mission Valley.  In Polson, the question facing the city commission post-election might be: who fills the mayor’s seat if ...

Language funding opportunity announced

News from the office of Administration for Children and Families WASHINGTON, D.C.— This week, the Children and Families’ Administration for Native Americans announced the availability of $19 million in supplemental grant funding through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 ANA is currently a...


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