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As we begin the second half of the 67th legislative session, I would like to highlight some very important bills that we can all support for the benefit of Montana. Senate Bill 101 provides permanent authorization of Direct Patient Care in Montana law. Dr. Harrop’s Pure Health DPC in Polson is an example of this type of healthcare. This is a huge step forward allowing affordable, quality healthcare in our state. SB 101 is on its way to Governor Gianforte for his signature. House Bill 43 permanently expands telehealth in Montana and will lock in regulatory flexibilities that were allowed during our ongoing pandemic. Telehealth will allow doctors to do a virtual home visit over yo...
News from Lake County Council on Aging LAKE COUNTY — The Lake County Council on Aging is now open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. The transportation program is open to everyone. This is a door-to-door service which means we will pick you up at home and take you where you need to go....
News from OPI MONTANA — Montana was allocated $12.8 million from the Federal Emergency Assistance to Non-Public Schools Program in January. As a result of the American Rescue Plan Act signed by the President on March 11th, an additional $12.8 million will be flowing to Montana non-public schools a...
MONTANA – After a dash to wrap up work and consider bills before last week’s transmittal deadline, lawmakers returned to Helena to take up work that included advancing some tax cut proposals championed by Gov. Greg Gianforte, as well as proposals that LGBTQ advocates say would curb their civil ri...
News from DPHHS BUTTE — Department of Public Health and Human Services officials announced the brand new Southwest Montana Veterans Home welcomed its first resident into the facility on March 8. The very first Veteran to move into the facility, William “Bill” Davis, was welcomed by ...
News from MT Fish, Wildlife & Par ks Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is requesting proposals from qualified applicants for an agricultural lease on approximately 100 acres at the Ray Kuhns Wildlife Management Area north of Kalispell. The Ray Kuhns WMA, situated along Farm to Market Road, provid...
News from MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking nominations for individuals interested in serving on a council that monitors activities and makes recommendations for the state’s Upland Game Bird Enhancement Program. Council membership is representative of a...
News from Glacier National Park MONTANA — Glacier National Park will hold a virtual community discussion on March 18 from 7-8 p.m. regarding challenges the park and visitors will face in 2021. Sponsored by the Glacier National Park Conservancy, the virtual meeting will be held over Zoom. ...
News from MNA MONTANA — Erin Leonard, president of the Montana Newspaper Association, and Jeff Martinsen, president of the Montana Newspaper Advertising Service, announced last week the resignation of Executive Director Matt Gibson, effective March 8. Gibson was hired as executive directo...
News from the North Lake County Public Library POLSON — North Lake County Public Library’s new regular, year-round hours start Monday, March 8: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. We are reserving Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m.-10 a.m. for those 65 and older and th...
