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News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA – Continuing his focus on promoting trades education and individualized, work-based learning opportunities for students, Governor Greg Gianforte today proclaimed February 2023 Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month in Montana. “Everybody wins when students have access to personalized work-based learning paths to prepare them for their future,” Gov. Gianforte said. “CTE programs set our students up for success, empowering them with in-demand skills to thrive in today’s workforce. We’ll continue to promote access to these opportunities for the next generation of Montanans.” WHEREAS, ever...
News from USDA WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has developed a simplified direct loan application to provide improved customer experience for producers applying for loans from the Farm Service Agency (FSA). The simplified direct loan application enables producers to complete...
News from Montana House Democrats HELENA— On Feb. 9, Republicans in the House Judiciary Committee opposed a bipartisan solution to help renters desperate for housing when they voted against reconsidering HB 233. HB 233 would ensure that Montanans get a refund of their rental application fees...
POLSON — To celebrate February being “Library Lovers” month, we are offering a book giveaway. We will be giving away Jay Shetty’s new book: “8 Rules of Love.” To enter, tell us why you love our North Lake County Public Library. You can comment on Facebook or Instagram, or ...
LAKE COUNTY — The St. Ignatius Police Department and Polson’s Scottage Cakery have teamed up for the month of February to raise money for the Mason Moore Foundation. Created in honor of Broadwater County’s Deputy Mason Moore who lost his life in the line of duty in 2017, the founda...
News from the MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks KALISPELL — Hunter education courses are scheduled across northwest Montana, including in Kalispell, Columbia Falls, Bigfork, Eureka, and Plains. Registration is free and available at: https://fwp.mt.gov/education/hunter-education. Dates, locations...
PABLO — CSKT Early Childhood Services held their 2023 Baby Fair at the Salish Kootenai College on Feb. 11. Open to new and expecting parents and family members alike, the fair held in conjunction with many community organizations was meant to provide resources and community. With parenting, development...
WHITEFISH — North Valley Music School, a non-profit organization dedicated to enriching Montana communities through music education, appreciation, and performance by offering musical opportunities for all ages, is now accepting applications for its American Indian Music Scholarship. The schola...
RONAN — Dr. Daylights Jazz Company delights in nostalgic, entertaining Prohibition-era jazz fit for a historic club in the birthplace of jazz. Listen to their special brand of music on Thursday, Feb. 16, from 7-9 p.m. at the Western Montana Musicians Cooperative, 1 Eisenhower St. SW. Since forming in 2...
News from MT House Democrats HELENA — Recently on the floor of the House, a Republican majority voted to advance HB 234, a Book Banning bill that strips communities of local control and consolidates decision making power in the hands of politicians. Every House Democrat voted against this attempt ...
