Actions will extend federal food assistance for more than 100,000 Montanans, increase food supply at food banks and streamline nutrition assistance for new mothers and children Governor Steve Bullock has […]
Archives for April 2020
Montana State Fund offering premium payment deferrals
Montana State Fund (MSF), the state’s largest workers’ compensation insurance company, announced a program to allow policyholders impacted by COVID-19 the flexibility to defer premium payments on their workers’ compensation […]
SNAP benefits increased for Montana families
Montanans now eligible for maximum $646 in benefits U.S. Senators Jon Tester and Steve Daines have announced that they have secured approval of Montana’s emergency allotment waiver for the Supplemental […]
Ravalli County Incident Management update 4-3-20
April 3, 2020 As of noon today, April 3, 2020, there are no new cases of COVID-19 in Ravalli County. Weekend reminder: Enjoy the outdoors – at a distance! Dr. […]
UM cancels in-person commencement ceremonies
UM News Service As the worldwide coronavirus pandemic continues, the Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education has canceled all in-person spring commencement ceremonies in the Montana University System. Following […]
Unemployment insurance payments balloon
DLI issues over 35,000 payments to Montanans, makes staff adjustments to account for increase in UI calls The Montana Department of Labor & Industry today announced that over 35,000 Unemployment […]
Governor announces extension of motor vehicle deadlines, adds service options
Driver’s licenses can be renewed online or by mail, deadlines extended for titles and registration Governor Steve Bullock has issued a directive allowing Montanans to renew their driver’s licenses online […]
Ravalli County Incident Management update 4-2-20
April 2, 2020 As of noon today, April 2, 2020, there is still only one case of COVID-19 in Ravalli County. The questions being asked: “Why are we, Ravalli County, […]
Governor announces additional guidance on childcare facilities
Directive requires safeguards to protect children, families, and childcare workers from spread of COVID-19 Governor Steve Bullock has issued a directive providing additional guidance on childcare facilities to ensure that […]
Ravalli County Incident Management update
April 1, 2020 As of noon today, April 1, 2020, there is still only one case of COVID-19 in Ravalli County. The person is recovering well, but the associated family […]
DPHHS announces expansion of mental health resources during COVID-19 pandemic
Hours expanded for Warmline; resources increased for Suicide Prevention Lifeline, and THRIVE Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) Director Sheila Hogan announced today an expansion of mental health […]
NorthWestern Energy donates $300,000 to COVID-19 crisis relief
April 1, 2020 – Today NorthWestern Energy announced $300,000 in aid to assist the communities it serves that are struggling with the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. This is in […]
Marcus Daly Hospital implements no visitor policy
Over the past few weeks, Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital has had visitor restrictions in place. As COVID-19 continues to spread in surrounding areas and the Governor’s orders get more stringent, […]
Governor announces measures to keep smaller hospitals open
Governor Steve Bullock has announced a directive that allows Montana hospitals and related facilities to receive financing to remain open and acquire the supplies needed to respond to COVID-19. “For […]
Consumer protections in place to lessen hardships during pandemic
Governor Steve Bullock has announced consumer protections to lessen the economic impacts on Montanans during the COVID-19 statewide emergency by stopping evictions, foreclosures and cancellation of utility services including water, […]