The Department of Public Health and Human Services will honor Montana centenarians during the 55th annual Governor’s Conference on Aging on Oct. 1. The annual conference will take place at the Billings Hotel and Convention Center. Centenarians will be honored during a luncheon from noon to 1:30 p.m. DPHHS is asking Montanans who will turn age 100 as of Dec. 31, 2024, or those who are already

Gov. Greg Gianforte announced last week an investment of up to $1 million to conduct a statewide study to determine the appropriate level of funding needed to help supplement housing costs for low-income Montanans served in the state’s behavioral health system. As recommended by the Behavioral Health System for Future Generations Commission, the investment represents the next allocation

When families, hospitals and other nursing homes call Wes Thompson to see if he can take new patients, his instinct is to try and help. The senior care home he runs in Glasgow, Valley View Home, is licensed for 96 beds and includes a secure unit for patients with dementia. The walls are adorned with decorations and typed memos about patient safety. Residents walk the carpeted, air-conditioned

Prior to the 2025 Legislative Session, the Legislature is preparing to unveil a newly designed leg.mt.gov website to better assist the public and legislators navigate the next legislative session. Details on the additional features and functionality included in the redesign can be found on the website redesign information page. The redesigned leg.mt.gov website is scheduled to be released

Editorial Embrace Knowledge That Schools Provide My grandfather had to quit school when he was in the eighth grade. He and his family moved to the United States from The Netherlands when he was a child. His parents then needed him to leave the school life behind in order to help the family make ends meet. Even though he went on to have a family, home and was able to provide for his children,

In 2022, Gov. Greg Gianforte proposed a property tax rebate for Montanans for their primary residence and signed it into law in March 2023. The rebate provides Montanans up to $675 of property tax relief on a primary residence in both 2023 and 2024. To qualify for the property tax rebate, you must have owned a Montana residence for at least seven months in 2023, lived in that Montana residence

The American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency blood shortage as the nation faces dangerous levels of heat and people head out for final summer travel plans. Since July 1, the Red Cross national blood supply has fallen by more than 25%, and blood donors of all types, especially those with type O blood, are urged to give as soon as possible to help patients receive lifesaving medical care.

U.S. Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., introduced the bipartisan “DOE Quantum Energy Act of 2024” to promote quantum research, development, and jobs in Montana. The bill renews and expands Daines’ “National Quantum Initiative Act of 2018” to ensure that the United States remains the world’s leader in technology and energy security. “Our National Quantum Initiative Program is essential