State Of Montana
Recent News About State Of Montana
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Montana restaurants face restrictions
Since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, each state has taken various measures to protect its citizens from the deadly virus.
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Daines calls for peaceful transition of power
Sen. Steve Daines insisted that Joe Biden will be officially declared as the U.S. president despite the interrupted joint session of Congress by President Donald Trump’s supporters.
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From Big Sky Times
Montana group battles Bullock's 'unconstitutional attack on small business'
Montana business owner Jerry Steed believes that Gov. Steve Bullock has been exceeding his authority by imposing onerous restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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From Big Sky Times
Poll: Democratic Gov. Bullock pulls closer to GOP incumbent Daines in Senate race
A poll released Friday in the Montana U.S. Senate race shows Gov. Steve Bullock, a Democrat, within three points of incumbent Sen. Steve Daines, a Republican.
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Summit on the restoration of southern Montana's passenger rail service to be virtual
A training on the improvement of southern Montana’s passenger rail service will be offered virtually amid the spread of COVID-19, according to the Missoula County blog.
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Superintendent Arntzen organizes task forces for 2020-21 school year
Montana's Superintendent of Public Instruction has put together two task forces to help provide guidance on how to reopen schools in the upcoming year, the State of Montana Newsroom reported.
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Senators weigh in on Trump's call to fund conservation program
The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) is getting renewed support from President Trump.
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Fate of tourism industry in Montana is unknown
Montana’s tourism industry has been undoubtedly affected by the coronavirus pandemic, but uncertainly remains about how things will look after it is over.
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Pandemic opens door wider for scammers
Rental scammers are more likely to strike now, according to the Montana Better Business Bureau.
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Montana taverns and casinos to be eligible for Paycheck Protection Program
The Small Business Association announced on April 14 that taverns and casinos would be eligible for loans that provide COVID-19 relief.
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Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks close amid COVID-19 pandemic
Limiting COVID-19 exposure is a crucial step in the fight against the virus and, to do so, governments statewide are enforcing social distancing guidelines and issuing stay-at-home orders.
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Executive order allows Montana sugar beet trucks to transport more product
An executive order signed by Gov. Steve Bullock on Oct. 23 will allow Montana sugar beet farmers to increase their weight limits on transportation vehicles. This move has been done to allow timely harvesting of sugar beets across the state despite early winter storms that have impaired harvesting.