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By Jeremy Drake, MT Plastic Free House Bill (HB) 477, to phase out single-use expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam food containers across Montana, has passed both the House and Senate with strong bipartisan support and backing from a diverse coalition of stakeholders. The bill, aimed at protecting public health, reducing litter, and supporting agricultural and timber business opportunities, is now before Governor Greg Gianforte. Since first introducing an EPS phase-out bill in 2019, sponsor Representative Marilyn Marler, D-Missoula, has worked to address lawmakers’ concerns and craft a phase-out that balances the health of Montanans and our natural environment with economic opportu...
News from DPHHS MONTANA — In recognition of Maternal Mental Health Month in May, the Department of Health and Human Services (DPHHS) reminds mothers that the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline provides free, confidential assistance before, during, and after pregnancy. “In Mont...
News from St. Luke Community Healthcare ST. IGNATIUS — St. Luke Community Healthcare is proud to host the 42nd Annual Buffalo Run on Saturday, July 12, 2025, as part of the St. Ignatius Good Old Days celebration. This long-standing community tradition invites runners and walkers of all ages ...
POLSON - The Flathead Lake Museum, 708 Main St., is open May 15-Sept. 16, Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and on Sundays 1-4 p.m. They focus on homesteading on the Flathead Indian Reservation have the true Flathead Lake Monster.
News from the office of Governor Gianforte DEER LODGE - Governor Greg Gianforte recently joined Montana Department of Corrections (DOC) Director Brian Gootkin to break ground on a $156 million infrastructure investment at the Montana State Prison (MSP). “After decades of previous administration...
News from Betsy Wade, Polson SD #30 Curriculum Coordinator POLSON — Polson School District proudly announces that educator Nicole Camel has been named a recipient of the 2025 National 180 Educator Award by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH). This prestigious award recognizes outstanding educators who...
News from Andrew Useche, House Democrats Communications Director HELENA — Montana Republicans affirmed their commitment recently to transforming Montana into a playground for the wealthy when the state’s multi-millionaire Governor Greg Gianforte signed HB 337. HB 337 lowers Montana&rsq...
News from Montana Community Foundation HELENA - May 5 was Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) Awareness Day, an annual day to raise awareness of the disproportionately high rates of violence and disappearances faced by Indigenous people, particularly women and girls. Each year, Indigenous wom...
News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA - Joining Montana Department of Labor & Industry (DLI) Commissioner Sarah Swanson, Governor Greg Gianforte recently celebrated a $250 million tax cut for businesses. “As a businessman, I know how high taxes can hinder the ability o...
