Montana State University Extension has revised a MontGuide that explains how charitable gift annuities could be used to meet both the philanthropic and tax savings goals of many Montanans. “If you made a $10,000 gift to your favorite charity and received a tax credit that reduced your Montana income taxes by over $3,600, would you be interested?” said Wendy Wedum, MSU Pondera County Extension

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is sending temporary medical personnel from the Department of Health and Human Services to critical access hospitals in Montana this week. The targeted facilities are facing staffing shortages and need help preventing regional hospitals from being overwhelmed. Personnel from HHS will be deployed from the U.S. Public Health Service and Disaster Medical

Fish Wildlife and Parks is accepting comment on the proposed commercial use fee schedule for fishing access sites and wildlife management areas. This fee schedule is set by the Fish and Wildlife Commission on a biennial basis and the new fee schedule will be effective from Jan. 1, 2021, to Dec. 31, 2022. The fee schedule lists the cost of permits for a variety of commercial uses, such as photography,