Together with the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Governor Greg Gianforte has announced a new, statewide $3.8 million program to help eligible Montanans pay for water and wastewater expenses. “This program will go a long way to help ensure Montanans maintain access to water at their home, without worrying about disruptions to service,” Gianforte said. Data gathered

The Department of Public Health and Human Services has released a new report that ranks COVID-19 associated deaths as the third leading cause of death in 2020 and will likely hold the same ranking for 2021. State health officials note the death record information for 2021 is considered provisional information and will be finalized later in 2022. Also, it’s possible the 2021 leading causes

In response to COVID-19, Great Northern Development Corporation has partnered with Headwaters RC& D, America’s Small Business Development Center of Montana, Big Sky Economic Development and the MDT Small Business Enterprise Program to present the Rise & Restore Small Business Summit. This event will take place on April 12 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Richland County Fair Event Center in

The Fort Peck Tribes reverted back to phase 1 COVID restrictions starting Nov. 3. The restrictions include a strongly enforced curfew from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., tribal casinos cease all operations until further notice and tribal community halls and cultural centers are closed for all events. Tribal operation hours are from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. for only essential employees. The tribal executive

As the vaping epidemic continues, more is learned about the dangers associated with the use of these products. One of the main reasons the use of vaping products is so high among youth is that these products are available in flavors that appeal to them. With over 15,000 flavors available, who wouldn’t be intrigued? Thus, flavors are one of the main reasons behind youth using tobacco or vaping

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen released the following statement regarding the Biden administration’s Occupational Health and Safety Administration Emergency Temporary Standard and interim final rule requiring businesses with more than 100 employees to enforce a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy: Knudsen said on Thursday, Nov. 4, “If a president can unilaterally force people

At a press conference last week at Billings Clinic, Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte announced a new, innovative health care workforce recruitment program to address Montana’s longstanding health care workforce shortage and stabilize Montana’s health care system. “For too long, Montana has struggled to attract and retain health care providers, and the pandemic has only exacerbated this longstanding

U.S. Rep. Matt Rosendale, R-Mont., has released a statement regarding his opposition to a $1.2 trillion spending package passed under the guise of an “infrastructure” bill. The House approved the bill by a 228-206 margin on Friday, Nov. 5. Thirteen Republicans voted with the majority of Democrats. Rosendale says he recognizes the need for infrastructure improvements in the United