As we begin the second half of the 67th legislative session, I would like to highlight some very important bills that we can all support for the benefit of Montana. Senate Bill 101 provides permanent authorization of Direct Patient Care in Montana law. Dr. Harrop’s Pure Health DPC in Polson is an example of this type of healthcare. This is a huge step forward allowing affordable, quality healthcare in our state. SB 101 is on its way to Governor Gianforte for his signature. House Bill 43 permanently expands telehealth in Montana and will lock in regulatory flexibilities that were allowed during our ongoing pandemic. Telehealth will allow doctors to do a virtual home visit over yo...

MONTANA – After a dash to wrap up work and consider bills before last week’s transmittal deadline, lawmakers returned to Helena to take up work that included advancing some tax cut proposals championed by Gov. Greg Gianforte, as well as proposals that LGBTQ advocates say would curb their civil ri...

ST. IGNATIUS — The St. Ignatius Senior Center will reopen for meals on Tuesday, April 6. We will serve lunch on Tuesday and Friday at noon and serve dinner on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. We will still practice social distancing and wear masks unless we are eating. For th...

POLSON — Tax season is upon us. Call the Polson Senior Center for AARP-sponsored free tax preparation information. Don’t wait too long to call us. Although a lot of older individuals have received the vaccines, remember to consider the risks before participating in activities and meals at the ...

DIXON — The Dixon Senior Center continues to serve our community and hopes everyone is staying happy and healthy. We have opened the doors for eating in, continuing to adhere to social distancing precautions. We are also accepting take-out meal requests. Meals will be served Monday and Thursday evening...