Briefs for Sept. 2, 2020
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CFAP deadline approaching
News from USDA
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency reminds farmers and ranchers that the deadline to apply for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program is Sept. 11. This program provides direct relief to producers who faced price declines and additional marketing costs due to COVID-19.
Charlo appointed to commission
News from the office of the Governor
HELENA — Governor Steve Bullock appointed Councilman Martin Charlo of Pablo to the Upper Columbia Conservation Commission. Charlo’s qualifications include that he is a representative and councilman of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes.
Library extends hours
News from the North Lake County Public Library
POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library has expanded their hours. Masks are required for entry into the library. We are now open from Monday-Friday, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (we are not closing from 1-3 p.m.). For individuals at higher risk we have special hours on Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-10 a.m. Starting Sept. 12, we will have Saturday hours from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Curbside options are available from 9 a.m.- 5 p.m., Monday-Friday. You can put materials on hold at: www.northlakecountylibrary.org and pick them up when they arrive.
MT families need food assistance
News from Senator Tester's Office
BIG SANDY — U.S. Senator Jon Tester is continuing his push to make sure Montana families are able to get enough to eat during the coronavirus crisis.
In a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, Tester wrote that Montana needs more flexibility to ensure schools, food banks, and other organizations can continue providing critical assistance to families struggling to make ends meet.
Tester urged Perdue to allow schools to provide meals for students using the Summer Food Service Program, rather than the National School Lunch and Breakfast programs for the coming school year, and to approve emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program allotments for families and individuals.
Perdue was also asked to extend waivers to suspend time limits on certain food assistance programs, and sought an extension of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for Women, Infants, and Children physical presence waiver so that at-risk mothers and infants can avoid in-person visits for nutrition counseling and assistance while the public health threat remains.
