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Articles with the Tag: Montana

High water requires planning ahead High water requires planning ahead

News from Montana FWP MONTANA – When spring is in the air, snow melt creates high water in our streams and rivers. People might want to get out there in a boat, but high water can be deadly when conditions are too extreme for safe boating. Although it can be hard to put safety ahead of adventur...

Emergency rent, utility assistance now available for Montanans

News from the Department of Commerce   MONTANA — The Montana Emergency Rental Assistance program is taking applications from Montanans who have lost income and are at risk of housing instability due to the COVID-19 pandemic.   “The last year has brought real, serious challenges t...

Legislature advances key infrastructure, conservation projects

In recent weeks, the Montana Legislature has advanced bills to support critical infrastructure and conservation projects across the state. Starting with House Bill 632, Republicans committed to investing the latest round of federal COVID relief dollars in infrastructure, telecommunications and economic stabi...

MontanaPBS to host free, online Earth Week events for educators, parents and families

From MSU News Service MONTANA — In celebration of Earth Week, MontanaPBS has put together a number of free events for educators, parents and families centered on its newest documentary, “Ghost Forests.” The film introduces viewers to the threatened whitebark pine and offers an example ...

Briefs for April 14, 2021

Gov. Gianforte tests positive  for COVID-19    News from the office of  Gov. Gianforte BOZEMAN — After exhibiting mild symptoms on Sunday, April 4, and out of an abundance of caution, Governor Greg Gianforte today was tested for COVID-19 and received a positive result. ...

Warm, dry March decreases river volumes

News from the USDA BOZEMAN —  Just when it seemed like the snowpack was on the right track to rebound from the dry December and January, March yielded substantially different weather patterns than the cold, wet conditions experienced during February.  Snowpack percentages on March 1 w...

MSU Extension, AARP Montana to offer monthly wisdom Wednesday webinars

MSU News Service MONTANA — Montana State University Extension, in partnership with AARP Montana, will offer a four-part estate and legacy planning webinar series. Wisdom Wednesdays will begin April 14 and take place monthly from 10 to 11 a.m. online. According to Marsha Goetting, MSU Extension ...

DPHHS confirms first Hantavirus case for 2021

News from DPHHS  MONTANA — The Department of Public Health and Human Services confirmed that an adult male from Richland County has been diagnosed with hantavirus infection. The individual acquired the illness while working out of state where there was an occupational exposure to mice. The...

State officials kick off ‘Strengthening Families Month’ activities  State officials kick off ‘Strengthening Families Month’ activities 

HELENA — Lt. Governor Kristen Juras, Department of Public Health and Human Services Director Adam Meier, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana) Vice President of External Affairs John Doran were joined by various organization representatives Tuesday, April 6, for a Pinwheels for Prevention event at the...

MT assessment request denied by U.S. Dept. of Ed.

News from the office of Senator Daines U.S. SENATE — The U.S. Department of Education has denied Montana’s request to use local assessments to replace federally mandated statewide tests. This follows a direct request from Senator Daines to Secretary Cardona to support Montana’s petitio...


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