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COVID-19

Local

06/03/2020 - 9:08am
Unofficial election results put Gianforte, Daines and Rosendale ahead on Republican side
Beaverhead County, with a 74.4 percent voter turnout, put forth the favorites in the statewide primary elections in this campaign season limited by the COVID-19 restrictions.  With little chance to pound the pavement and reach out and connect with...
Library reopens with new rules
Montana Youth ChalleNGe Academy back in session
Annual Public Library Summer Reading program starts Thurs.
Montana sees cases spike in COVID-19
JCs cancel Kick-Off Concert, Demo Derby

State

The roper

The roper Montana cow-calf ranchers, being self-reliant by nature, work toward solutions to help resolve issues with the cattle market’s structure overall, as well as counter the added challenges due to COVID-19. Kate Loose/Seven Diamond Photography

06/03/2020 - 12:00am
Search for silver linings
Montana ranchers and agricultural producers are, by and large, resilient problem solvers by their nature and occupation. Weathering storms is something with which they are all too familiar, and the current COVID-19 world pandemic is a stark reminder...
Support for destination communities announced for Phase 2 reopening
Montana moving to phase 2 reopening, gatherings up to 50 people
Half a million masks secured for health care workers
Energy assistance program extended for pandemic
State receives swabs, transport medium for virus testing

Nation

05/19/2020 - 12:52pm
Telehealth providers awarded $260,000 in COVID-19 grants
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) awarded $264,651 in grants to Montana organizations to increase telehealth capabilities in response to the coronavirus...
FBI warns of coronavirus scams
IRS creates web tool for non-filers to get economic impact payments
UPDATED: USDA institutes measures to help rural communities, businesses affected by COVID-19
IRS takes steps to provide taxpayer relief related to coronavirus
President extends 'slow the spread' campaign to end of April

Rental assistance coming for families affected by virus

Emergency rental assistance is available to families with limited financial resources during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Gov. Steve Bullock issued a directive April 13 adding to a previous order temporarily suspending some evictions, foreclosures and service disconnections.

Federal support extended for national guard response to COVID-19

HELENA – The National Guard will have federal support to respond to the coronavirus pandemic in Montana.

Infrastructure bond sale to boost Montana economy after COVID-19 pandemic

HELENA – State of Montana officials sold $33 million in bonds at historically-low interest rates, which will help plan infrastructure projects across the state.

Gov. Steve Bullock announced the bond sale April 7. The projects will begin as soon as they are ready, and it is safe to do so.

First responders to receive advance notice of potential COVID-19 exposure

HELENA – First responders will get notified in advance of potential COVID-19 exposure when they respond to calls, to ensure they can take appropriate measures to protect themselves while performing their duties.

County, local governments to get easier access to federal emergency relief funding

HELENA – Montana county and local governments are now not required to implement a two-mill emergency levy to access funds coming to the state for federal coronavirus relief.

Gov. Steve Bullock announced the change April 7 for faster access to funds provided through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act.

Late filing fees for businesses waived for coronavirus

HELENA – The Montana Secretary of State's office waived late filing fees for businesses as part of the state's coronavirus response.

Deputy Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen announced the change April 7, waiving the late fees until July 15. Businesses can file their 2020 annual reports online at sosmt.gov.

IRS creates web tool for non-filers to get economic impact payments

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service created a web tool to allow those who do not normally file tax returns to receive Economic Impact Payments.

Beaverhead County Incident Command lists actions taken during pandemic

Beaverhead County public health and Disaster Emergency Services officials established an incident command team on March 20, to respond more efficiently to the coronavirus pandemic in the county. Since the team's establishment, the following have been accomplished:

• Inventoried Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for all of the EMS units in Beaverhead County;

Public health, hospital suggest masks for county residents

Beaverhead County Public Health and Barrett Hospital officials urge the public to use a mask or other covering when they leave home to get essential items, or be in a public space with other people in the vicinity.

COVID-19 isolation protocols outlined

Beaverhead County Public Health officials have established protocols on when to put individuals with positive COVID-19 tests or symptoms of the disease in isolation. The protocols were developed through the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines.