Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte has announced the launch of a website and call center for the state’s American Rescue Plan Act program. The website, arpa.mt.gov, provides information on funding projects and grants under the purview of Montana’s four ARPA commissions: water and sewer, communications, economic stabilization and workforce development, and health and human services. The site also

An improvement in broadband service for the Big Sky state could be one benefit if the new infrastructure proposals become law. Last week, a bipartisan group came to an agreement with President Biden on a framework to improve the country’s infrastructure. U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., said during a conference call with state media members that the bill is one of the most important non-emergency

The Internal Revenue Service recently sent out letters notifying eligible taxpayers of how the advance child tax credit payments work that are set to begin in July. These advance child tax credits are not like the stimulus payments. All these payments are is the IRS sending taxpayers their tax refund earlier than usual. The amount of advance child tax credit payments that a taxpayer will

To prevent the spread of disease, such as salmonella, bird enthusiasts should consider either removing their bird feeders for the summer or cleaning the feeder regularly. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has received several phone calls recently about dead birds around feeders and birds with crusty eyes. Birds don’t need supplementary food in the summer. They typically

Although Roosevelt County’s percentage of population that is fully vaccinated is below the state figure of 46 percent, Roosevelt County’s percentage of 34 percent is similar to other eastern Montana counties. As of early this week, 2,861 residents of Roosevelt County have been fully vaccinated, according to the state’s website regarding vaccine distribution. Percentages of other counties

U.S. Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., and House Republican Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik have introduced a bicameral bill to require the Biden administration open the northern border and revitalize American jobs and tourism. “It is unacceptable that President Biden continues to ignore the needs of Montanans and keep the northern border closed while supporting the southern border being

U.S. Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont.,, introduced the “Lower Costs, More Cures Act,” which will support Montanans by lowering prescription drug prices, increasing transparency in the complex prescription drug pricing process and encouraging American ingenuity in the development of new treatments and cures. “Year after year, Montanans continue to face out of control prescription drugs costs.

Bainville Senior Congregate Meals July 1: Pizza, fruit salad and dessert. July 6: No meal. July 8: Chicken pot pie, macaroni and cheese and dessert. Culbertson Senior Congregate Meals July 2: Pizza, breadsticks, fruit salad and dessert. July 5: No meal. July 9: Baked chicken, mashed potatoes, vegetable and dessert.