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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 containing the spread of coronavirus in our state. We know that the lack of health insurance often results in the delay of seeing a doctor or being turned away, which could further fuel this pandemic and put other Montanans at risk,” said Governor Bullock. “It’s going to take all of us working together to slow the spread, and that includes looking out for those who don&rsq...

News from the Montana Department of Revenue  MONTANA – Montanans have through April 15 to apply for two programs that may reduce their property taxes. The Property Tax Assistance Program helps Montana property owners with low incomes. Those who qualify can get a 30, 50, or 80 percent reduc...

News from the Office of the Governor  MONTANA – Governor Steve Bullock extended the payment and filing deadlines for 2019 individual income taxpayers to July 15 in accordance with the new federal filing deadline. “Montanans across the state have been impacted by COVID-19 and extendin...

POLSON – A father died by suicide after killing his two children in their home on Lakeview Drive in Polson on Friday, March 13. Lake County Sheriff Don Bell said an investigation is underway. Bell said “it appears” the father killed the children and himself. Bell said the father of the c...

News from Glacier National Park MONTANA – Glacier National Park announced modifications to its winter operations to implement the latest guidance from the White House,  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and local and state authorities to promote social distancing.  As of  March 2...