Government
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 directives pertain to the agriculture sector including: a directive to the Federal Trade Commission to limit equipment manufacturers from restricting farmers the right repair their own equipment; a directive on new rules defining when meat can have the “Product of the USA” label; enhancing the USDA’s ability to prevent meat processors from abusing the market; increasing...
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...
News from the Montana Department of Labor and Industry and Montana Department of Justice MONTANA — The Montana Department of Labor and Industry and Montana Department of Justice are warning residents of fraudulent text messages claiming to be from the state. The agencies are aware of at least four...
News from the office of Senator Tester POLSON — U.S. Senator Jon Tester announced that $8,246,070 in relief has, so far, gone to live venues, theatres and concert halls across Montana through the Small Business Administration’s Shuttered Venue Operators Grant program. Additional grant ...
News from the Office of the Governor MONTANA – Governor Greg Gianforte released the Montana Drought Forecast Report for Summer 2021. According to data in the report, the U.S. Drought Monitor indicates approximately 91 percent of Montana faces abnormally dry to extreme drought conditions as o...
News from DPHHS MONTANA — Department of Public Health and Human Services Director Adam Meier announced the agency is seeking public comment on its federal application to expand mental health and substance use treatment services through the Healing and Ending Addiction through Recovery and Treatmen...
News from DPHHS MONTANA — State and local public health officials are reminding Montanans to take steps to avoid mosquito bites and prevent infection from West Nile Virus. In Montana, WNV season usually begins in July and ends in October, as this is when the mosquitoes responsible for it emerge. ...
