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News from MT House of Representatives Majority HELENA — The Montana House of Representatives passed House Bill 632 last week which allocates Montana’s federal COVID-19 relief funds from the American Resue Plan Act passed by Congress last month. House Bill 632 passed with a strong 83-14 bipartisan vote. House Republicans were committed to putting the funds towards long-term investments in critical infrastructure, telecommunications, and economic stabilization.  “While it was fiscally irresponsible for Congress to pile up more national debt, the Montana House invested these funds wisely in critical infrastructure that will support our economy for future generati...

News from the Montana Association for the Blind MONTANA — At no cost those who enroll, the Montana Association for the Blind will be hosting its Summer Orientation Program (SOP) for all visually impaired people 18 years and older in the state of Montana. This program is designed to help people reg...

News from MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks MONTANA — Each spring, FWP receives calls from people who have picked up deer fawns or other wildlife. It’s important to remember that Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks no longer accepts, holds or rehabilitates moose, deer, elk and most other animals....

News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — Governor Greg Gianforte announced that Montana is one of four states selected to participate in the National Governors Association’s 2021 Policy Academy to Advance Whole-of-State Cybersecurity. In the new policy academy, Montana will wor...

News from St. Luke Community Healthcare POLSON — St. Luke Community Healthcare is excited to announce that Jamie Engeldrum, PA-C has joined the dedicated team at the St. Luke Ridgewater Clinic in Polson. Born and raise2d in Ronan, Jamie is eager to return to Montana and to St. Luke, where he spent...

News from North Lake County Public Library POLSON — Celebrate National Library Week with the North Lake County Public Library. National Library Week is April 4-10. We are offering 20 percent off in our gift nook from April 5-17. If you haven’t explored the library yet, come on in. The lib...

News from GPCF  POLSON — The Greater Polson Community Foundation 2021 grant cycle is open. The deadline is Friday, April 23. Grant applications will be accepted from non-profit organizations with a 501c(3) status in the greater Polson area. Grants from the Greater Polson Community Foundati...

MONTANA — Montana’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution is among the most efficient in the nation, but closer examination reveals a patchwork of systems among counties and tribal governments that will be put to the test as the state opens vaccine eligibility to all people 16 and older starting this mon...

News from the office of Senator Daines HELENA — The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has completed their 5 year status review of the grizzly bear in the lower 48 states and announced that they will recommend the species retains their threatened status under the “Endangered Species Act.” ...

News from CSKT FLATHEAD LAKE — Week two of the Spring Mack Days fishing event ended with high winds on March 28. A National Weather Service Advisory was heeded by many anglers, who wisely decided to stay safe off the capping waters and didn’t venture out.  At the end of the day on Fr...