Articles with the Tag: Montana
If a public information request becomes too costly for an individual or organization to pursue, that, in essence, means constitutional access to public documents is denied. On May 8, Gov. Greg Gianforte signed into law House Bill 100, which was requested by the Department of Administration, and spon...
Every year, the chief actuary of the Social Security Administration (SSA) reports to Congress on how many years the program has left in the Social Security Trust Fund to fully meet the obligations of current and future beneficiaries. Last year, that number increased by a year as the economy and jobs grew und...
Pat Williams once said, “If you want to know who someone really is, give them power and see what they do with it.” What our father did with his life was defend the underdog, protect our wild lands, defend the working poor, Arts and culture, Native people, and children with disabilities. He served...
News from the office of the Governor HELENA – Governor Greg Gianforte recently announced the launch of a new Medicaid-funded program to support eligible Montanans with housing-related needs as part of the state’s Healing and Ending Addiction through Recovery and Treatment (HEART) program. ...
News from the office of Governor Gianforte MISSOULA – Governor Gianforte recently continued his 56 County Tour visiting with Montanans in Flathead, Lake, and Missoula counties to celebrate legislative partnerships and business innovation in western Montana. “Working with our partner...
News from DPHHS MONTANA — Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) officials announced recently the Montana Farm Direct Program is transitioning to an electronic platform for the 2025 farmers’ market season. Moving to an electronic farmers’ market removes the arch...
News from OPI HELENA - Superintendent Susie Hedalen is pleased to announce the launch of Montana’s Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), ensuring children and teens across the state have access to healthy, nutritious meals throughout the summer. Sponsored by the United States Department of Agricultu...
News from DPHHS MONTANA — State health officials are raising awareness about resources available in Montana to combat the health consequences and personal and financial costs associated with asthma during National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month in May. “Barriers such as high costs, li...
News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — Governor Greg Gianforte recently signed into law a bill to ban the manufacturing and sale of lab-grown meat in Montana. “If you’ve ever had the pleasure of enjoying a cut of Montana beef, you know there is no substitute,” Gov...
News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA – Governor Greg Gianforte recently announced Montana has the third lowest unemployment rate in the nation, behind South Dakota and North Dakota. Montana’s unemployment rate remained unchanged and near its record low at 2.7 percent in April...
