Briefs for Aug. 12, 2020
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Cooney to speak on his economic plan for Montana
News from the office of Lt. Governor Mike Cooney
Lt. Governor Mike Cooney and his running mate, Casey Shreiner will be guests of the Lake County Democrats for a Zoom event to be broadcast on Monday, Aug. 17, at 6:30 p.m. Lt.
Governor Cooney is running for Governor against U.S. Representative Greg Gianforte. They both have very different visions for Montana. Cooney will be speaking about his “Economic Plan for Montana” and “Public Land” issues. This event is open to all Democrats, Republicans and Independents. To participate, you must R.S.V.P. by Sunday, Aug. 16, at 5 p.m. to: LakeCountyMTDemocrats@gmail.com. After you R.S.V. P. with your name and email address, you will receive the Zoom link the morning of the event.
Gianforte seeks reversal of mail delay policies, says delaying mail service is unacceptable
News from the office of Congressman Greg Gianforte
WASHINGTON – Congressman Greg Gianforte (R-Mont.) today demanded the Postmaster General of the U.S. Postal Service, Louis DeJoy, reverse new USPS policies that delay mail delivery.
“Delaying mail service is unacceptable,” Gianforte wrote to DeJoy. “As the country continues to combat COVID-19, on-time mail delivery keeps our communities connected. Montanans depend on reliable access to mail to receive prescription drugs, online purchases, and financial documents. Any delays in receiving mail would disproportionately impact rural Americans. Do not continue down this road.”
A USPS memo, dated July 10, described how mail carriers may leave undelivered mail at a distribution center for delivery the following day, if carriers are unable to complete their route on time.
Missoula, Ravalli Counties Aging Services to receive funds
News from the office of Senator Jon Tester
U.S. SENATE — Missoula Aging Services will receive $996,415 in Department of Health and Human Services funding to help seniors and those with developmental disabilities in Missoula and Ravalli Counties who have Alzheimer’s diseases or related dementias remain independent and in their homes.
The funding comes from the HHS Administration on Aging and will provide critical funding to MAS’s Alzheimer’s Disease Program Initiative, which aims to make certain that those with Alzheimer’s diseases and related dementias receive services in their homes so they can keep their independence as long as possible. MAS set up the initiative in partnership with the Ravalli County Council on Aging and Opportunity Resources, Inc. to ensure services encompass both Missoula and Ravalli Counties.
“Missoula Aging Services is thankful to have the funding to be able to further our Mission and directly help those with Alzheimer’s or dementia, and their caregivers,” said Roberta Smith, Acting Governing Board Chair of Missoula Aging Service. “On behalf of older adults, families and caregivers that will benefit from this funding, we extend our deep appreciation to those that made this grant possible.”
Lake County issues to be discussed at Pachyderm meeting
News from the Lake County Republican Party
POLSON — Chief Deputy County Attorney for Civil Matters, Wally Condon, who works at the Lake County Courthouse, will speak at the Lake County Pachyderm meeting on Aug. 14. The meeting will take place at the Polson Rural Fire Department from noon-1 p.m. The discussion will concern issues that affects Lake County.
USDA offers deferral option to Farm Storage Facility Loan borrowers
News from the USDA
WASHINGTON D.C. — To assist Farm Storage Facility Loan borrowers experiencing financial hardship from the pandemic and other challenges in production agriculture, USDA’s Farm Service Agency is offering a one-time annual installment payment deferral option. No fees or prepayment penalties apply for borrowers who choose this FSFL loan flexibility option.
