Government
News from the USDA The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the extension, through Sept. 30, of the eviction moratorium for homeowners of properties financed or guaranteed by USDA. “The United States is still reeling from a nationwide housing affordability crisis brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. USDA is taking this important action to allow individuals and families who face eviction from homes purchased with USDA Single-Family Housing loans more time to maintain safe and stable housing, whether it’s in their current homes, or by obtaining alternative housing options,” USDA Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Justin Maxson said. “Actions like ...
News from the Office of the Governor MONTANA – Governor Greg Gianforte launched a new dashboard to keep Montanans informed on active fires burning in the state. The new dashboard can be accessed at mtfireinfo.org, a site launched by the Department of Natural Resources and Conservati...
Steve Stanley, who was appointed Lake County’s third commissioner effective Aug. 1, says he’s missed the courthouse since his retirement three years ago. In fact, commissioner Bill Barron joked during his swearing in last Thursday that Stanley’s wife had called him the week after h...
HELENA — In a meeting today with President Biden, Vice President Harris, and western governors, Governor Greg Gianforte emphasized the critical need for meaningful forest management and the continued importance of aggressive initial attack as the state confronts a wildland fire emergency. “The...
U.S. CONGRESS — U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Jon Tester and Congressman Matt Rosendale today continued their push for drought relief for Montana farmers and ranchers. Daines, Tester and Rosendale are teaming up to urge USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack to provide additional drought relief and flexibilities ...
News from the Montana Farmers Union MONTANA — President Biden issued 72 directives to promote competition and jumpstart the U.S. economy. According to a press release by the White House, a lack of competition in the market place is estimated to cost American households $5,000 annually. Many ...
POLSON — Housing – or lack of it – was at the forefront of a Polson City Commission meeting last Monday, July 19. City manager Ed Meece and community development director Juan Escano gave the commission a rundown of efforts to address what city government is calling a “housing cris...
Valley Journal The Lake County Commissioners are hosting a retirement party for Commissioner Dave Stipe from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, July 29, in the commissioners’ chambers. The public is invited. Stipe, a Ronan area rancher, has served the commission for more than 16 years, first from 1...
News from USDA WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture is providing up to $200M to provide relief to timber harvesting and hauling businesses that have experienced losses due to COVID-19 as part of USDA’s Pandemic Assistance for Producers initiative. Loggers and truckers can apply fo...
News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — Governor Greg Gianforte today announced a new process for Montana employers to notify the Montana Department of Labor & Industry if an unemployment insurance claimant fails to appear for a scheduled interview. “We’ve rece...
