Articles with the Tag: Montana
News from the Office of the Governor MONTANA – Governor Steve Bullock announced that the fire fund has doubled to its statutory maximum and that the state of Montana is well equipped to manage the uncertainty ahead created by the pandemic due to sufficient budget reserves of over $600 milli...
News from the Montana 2020 Census MONTANA — The Montana Department of Commerce detailed some of the increased 2020 Census outreach efforts made possible by statewide partners through funding allocated by Governor Steve Bullock from the Coronavirus Relief Fund. With little more than a mont...
News from FWP MONTANA — It’s never too early to plan ahead for Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Apprentice Hunter Program. FWP encourages early mail-in certification for eligible apprentice hunters in order to avoid crowds and frustration prior to season openers and the youth hunt. COVID-1...
News from the office of the Governor MONTANA —Montana’s unemployment rate decreased for the third straight month, dropping by 0.8 percentage points to 6.4 percent in July. Montana’s unemployment rate is 3.8 percentage points below the national rate of 10.2 percent for July. Mo...
News from the Office of Senator Tester MONTANA — U.S. Senator Jon Tester is doubling down on his fight to make sure Montana’s restaurants and live music venues have the support they need to survive the pandemic. Tester is pushing legislation that would provide grants to independent restau...
POLSON – After a months-long search, the city commission has chosen a candidate to head the city. The commission decided to offer the negotiated contract at a special meeting on July 28. Ed Meece, currently the parking program manager for the city of Bozeman, was the candidate chosen after four comm...
POLSON – Skateboarders from across western Montana were in Polson this past weekend to enjoy the 23rd Annual Skate Jam at the Seventh Avenue Skate Park. “It’s super vertical. I love it,” said Bitterroot Valley skater Tyson Hawkinson of the park’s layout. Jesse Vargas...
DPHHS issues statement on proposed rule regarding flavored electronic smoking device News from DPHHS MONTANA — Department of Public Health and Human Services Director Sheila Hogan sent this notification to the Children, Families, Health and Human Services Interim Committee today regardi...
It’s cool this morning. There is a different feel to the air. The days are slowly getting shorter, my bird dogs are getting restless and I am listening for that first bugle of a bull elk down in the river bottom. It’s that time when I, and all hunters, anxiously prepare for the glorious days we s...
News from Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks MONTANA — Several wildfires are active in Montana, and this can affect land access for hunters in some areas. Wildfire activity can change rapidly, and some fires may limit public access to roads and areas of public land. Wildfires can also cause...
