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News from the Dept. of Labor and Industry HELENA — The Montana Department of Labor & Industry today is warning Montanans of a widespread text message scam that masquerades as a message from the Department. At this time, it is believed that these scammers are sending fraudulent text messages to phone numbers with a 406 area code in the hopes that one is a current UI claimant. These text messages attempt to persuade recipients to click on a link, which may install malware on their devices. DLI is warning all Montanans, not just those with active UI claims, to beware of these fraudulent text messages. All official Department links end in the mt.go...
News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — Governor Greg Gianforte recently issued a new directive to replace several complicated directives related to the pandemic. “Improving our response to the pandemic has been my top priority,” Governor Gianforte said. “Tod...
News from the office of Senator Daines U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced that beginning this week, Montana small businesses heavily impacted by the pandemic are able to apply for the second round of Paycheck Protection Program loans. “This PPP funding is critical for...
News from USDA WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture) will provide additional assistance through the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program, expanding eligibility for some agricultural producers and commodities as well as updating p...
News from ACLU of MontanaNews from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — In response to a request from the National Guard Bureau and federal authorities, Governor Greg Gianforte recently announced Montana will send 150 Army National Guard soldiers to the nation’s capital for the up...
News from ACLU of Montana MONTANA — More than 150 business leaders from across Montana have signed onto a letter that will be sent to members of the House Judiciary Committee asking lawmakers to oppose anti-trans legislation, HB 112 and HB 113. Both bills were introduced by Rep. John Fuller (R-Kal...
News from Senator Daines U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines today applauded the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on their proposed rule to strike down a burdensome requirement resulting from the Cottonwood decision that yields no conservation benefit and has delayed forest projects while killin...
News from the Offices of Senator Tester and Senator Daines U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senators Jon Tester and Steve Daines announced that Montana will receive more than $71 million from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to combat COVID-19 through large-scale testing and vaccination efforts....
News from the Office of the Governor MONTANA — In his first press conference as governor, Greg Gianforte announced, Tuesday, Jan. 5, how his administration will approach the COVID-19 pandemic. Gianforte indicated his priorities are protecting the most vulnerable, promoting incentives and ...
News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — Governor Greg Gianforte today released his “Roadmap to the Montana Comeback,” his budget proposal for the 2023 biennium. Gianforte’s budget plan fulfills many of the policy priorities he outlined in his Montana Comeback Plan ...
