Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte announced on Tuesday, May 4, two measures to address the state’s severe workforce shortage and incentivize Montanans to reenter the labor force. The State of Montana will launch a return-to-work bonus program, utilizing federal funds authorized by the American Rescue Plan Act. Returnto- work bonuses will be paid to unemployed individuals who rejoin the labor

Froid Senior Congregate Meals May 10: No meal. Cook’s vacation. May 12: No meal. Cook’s vacation. May 17: Chicken and bacon alfredo and dessert. Bainville Senior Congregate Meals May 6: Chicken fettuccine Alfredo, garlic bread, vegetables and dessert. May 11: Pulled pork sandwiches, potato salad, vegetable and dessert. May 13: Roast beef, mashed potatoes, vegetable and

Dear Editor: Above the law, I don’t know! At the Roosevelt County commissioners’ meeting on April 27, 2021, I asked Commissioner Oelkers if they, the commissioners, had violated the Montana Constitution, Article II, Sections 8 and 9. They received a letter from Attorney Meloy of the Montana Freedom of Information Hotline, Inc., stating just that. I repeatedly asked the commissioners if

May 10 marks 17 years of helping Montanans quit tobacco. Since 2004, more than 100,000 Montanans have called the Montana Tobacco Quit Line for help with their quit attempt. Montana has the highest quit rate for all tobacco products in the nation, according to the North American Quitline Consortium. The quit rate is significantly higher for Montanans who utilize the Montana Tobacco Quit Line

U.S. Sens. Steve Daines and Jon Tester of Montana are teaming up to release a public service announcement encouraging Montanans to make an appointment to receive their COVID-19 vaccine as soon as possible. “Hi, folks, Jon Tester here. And I’m Steve Daines. While it’s true Steve and I don’t always see eye to eye, there’s one thing we agree on. And that’s getting your COVID-19 vaccine.

The American Red Cross is responding to significantly more home fires in Montana this year than last and is encouraging families to sign up for free virtual home fire safety education that could save lives. The free training, offered over the phone or video call, takes only about 15 minutes and teaches families how to develop a plan for safely escaping their home during a fire, highlights the

( Publisher’s Note: Each week, the Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office distributes an inmate roster with the names of everyone incarcerated and persons booked into the jail during the previous week and does not necessarily mean there is a new charge or conviction.) Prisoners housed in the Roosevelt County Detention Center this past week included: Mada Bergie, 27, Culbertson, resisting arrest.

By Bill Vander Weele Being a Democrat in a Republican controlled legislature and with a Republican governor, Rep. Frank Smith, D-Poplar, said it was a frustrating Montana legislative session for him. The legislative session ended last week in Helena. “There were quite a few disappointments,” Smith said. “There were no compromises made this year.” There were a few positives,