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Tester kicks-off holiday with Toys for Tots event Tester kicks-off holiday with Toys for Tots event

News from the office of Senator Tester U.S. SENATE — Senator Tester, in his capacity as Chairman of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, kicked-off the holiday season on Dec. 6 by leading a bipartisan drive in celebration of the 75th Anniversary of Toys for Tots—a national charitable program run by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve to support children in need. At the event, Senator Tester was honored with the Commander’s Award by the Marine Corps Reserve for his support of the Marine Toys for Tots Program. Last month, Chairman Tester introduced a Senate Resolution alongside Ranking Member Jerry Moran (R-Kans.) to permit the collection of charitable donations i...


St. Ignatius seniors for Dec. 14, 2023

ST. IGNATIUS — Sending out wishes for safe travel, warm housing and family near. —  Friday Dec. 16: lunch at noon, tater-tot Shepard’s pie, salad, fruit, rolls, chocolate chip cookies —  Tuesday, Dec. 20: lunch at noon, pizza, green salad, fruit, Christmas cupcakes ...


Polson seniors for Dec. 14, 2023

The Polson Senior Center is open from 8 a.m.– 3 p.m. on weekdays. Lunch is available from 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. weekdays. Call 406-883-4735; The Polson Senior Center is open from 8:00 a. – 3:00 p. on weekdays.  Lunch is available from 11:45 a. to 12:30 p. weekdays. Call: 406-883-4735, email:...


2023 ServeMontana Awards open with new categories

Governor’s Office of Community Service HELENA — The Governor’s Office of Community Service has announced it is accepting nominations for the annual ServeMontana Awards, with new award distinctions. In partnership with Montana’s Credit Unions, this award recognizes Montana citi...


Ronan holiday events come together Ronan holiday events come together

RONAN — The holidays are officially underway in Ronan with the start of this year’s Holiday Treasures.  Holiday Treasures is an initiative to help incentivize shopping small. Those who spend their hard-earned money at businesses participating in Holiday Treasures in Ronan will receive one...


Area VI Agency on Aging expands service area Area VI Agency on Aging expands service area

POLSON — The Area VI Agency on Aging has expanded their service area, now offering assistance to seniors and the disabled on a broader scale.  A separate entity from the Lake County Council on Aging, the agency is a private nonprofit responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering servic...


Montana’s private sector creates jobs

News from the MT Dept. of Labor and Industry HELENA — Montana’s private sector payrolls rose by 1,800 jobs in October, led by job gains in the manufacturing, professional and business services, and accommodation and food services industries, according to data from the Montana Department of L...


Districting Commission to hold work session on district lines

News from the MT Districting Commission MONTANA — The Montana Districting and Apportionment Commission revised its agenda for November 30 to reconsider two bill drafts it wants to propose to the 2023 Legislature. The next opportunity for the public to provide in-person and remote testimony on p...


Panel seeks applicants for Commissioner of Political Practices

News from the Montana Legislative Branch HELENA — The Montana Legislature’s Nomination Committee for the Commissioner on Political Practices is seeking applications for the position of Commissioner of Political Practices. Interested individuals should submit a cover letter and resume to: ...


Legislative Audit Committee to meet

News from the Montana Legislative Branch HELENA — The Legislative Audit Committee (LAC) will meet Friday, Dec. 9, 2022, in room 172 of the State Capitol building and via zoom at 9 a.m. The Legislative Audit Committee ensures accountability for the disposition and use of public funds, and the effic...


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