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How many 85 and older-year-olds died in Montana during week ending June 3?

By Big Sky Times | Jun 20, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 66 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending June 3.

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What They Are Saying: Industry And Community Leaders Endorse Daines’ Bipartisan Hydropower Bill

By Big Sky Times Report | Jun 20, 2023

Since introducing the bipartisan “Community and Hydropower Improvement Act” that would streamline the permitting process for hydropower projects, increase tribal engagement and oversight, expedite low impact projects, promote healthy habitat and coordinate federal decision making, Daines has received an outpouring of support from key stakeholders.

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Less than 10 people die in Montana from cerebrovascular disease in week ending June 17

By Big Sky Times | Jun 20, 2023

There were less than 10 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Montana during the week ending June 17, a decrease from the previous week.

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Montana AG on elder abuse: 'Montanans should keep in contact and talk frequently with older friends, neighbors, and relatives'

By Big Sky Times Report | Jun 20, 2023

In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen advised Montanans to look out for their elderly neighbors, friends and relatives as older Americans are frequently the targets of scams.

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Tester’s Bill To Approve Veterans Construction Projects At Fort Harrison Va Heads To President’s Desk

By Big Sky Times Report | Jun 20, 2023

Bipartisan Legislation Would Authorize The Construction Of A New Central Utility Plant And Parking Garage At Fort Harrison In Montana; First Step In Series Of Projects To Modernize Fort Harrison Campus

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Tester Reflects On Yellowstone Flood Anniversary, Celebrates Nearly $1 Billion In Targeted Federal Aid

By Big Sky Times Report | Jun 20, 2023

Senator Secured Full Recovery Funding For Yellowstone National Park, Custer Gallatin National Forest

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Stevensville MVD Driver Services Office Moving To Hamilton

By Big Sky Times Report | Jun 20, 2023

The Montana Motor Vehicle Division’s (MVD) Stevensville office is moving to a new location that will offer a more central location, improved customer experience, and expanded services starting on Monday, June 26.

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Governor Gianforte Praises Bill To Ratify Fort Belknap Indian Community Water Rights Compact

By Big Sky Times Report | Jun 20, 2023

Governor Greg Gianforte on June 14 announced his support for the bipartisan Fort Belknap Indian Community (FBIC) Water Settlement Act, introduced on June 14 by U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Jon Tester.

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19 people die in Montana from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending June 17

By Big Sky Times | Jun 19, 2023

There were 19 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Montana during the week ending June 17, a 90% increase over the previous week.

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66 people in 75-84 age group in Montana are estimated to have died during week ending June 3

By Big Sky Times | Jun 19, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 66 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending June 3.

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Tester Secures More Than $47 Million For High-speed Internet Connectivity In Montana

By Big Sky Times Report | Jun 19, 2023

Funding Will Come From The Senator’s Infrastructure Investment And Jobs Act

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Daines Introduces Bill To Help Montanans Make Educated Decisions When Taking Out Student Loans

By Big Sky Times Report | Jun 19, 2023

U.S. Senator Steve Daines today introduced a bill to help inform Montana students and their families on major financial decisions during the student loan decision-making process.

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AG Knudsen Recognizes World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

By Big Sky Times Report | Jun 19, 2023

Attorney General Austin Knudsen and Division of Criminal Investigation administrator Bryan Lockerby joined officials at Stockman Bank in Billings on June 15, on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, to remind Montana seniors to be aware and take precautions as bad actors commonly prey on the elderly population.

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Governor Gianforte Signs Historic Pro-Family, Pro-Jobs Budget

By Big Sky Times Report | Jun 19, 2023

Delivering on his promise to hold the line on state spending well below inflation and help Montanans keep more of what they earn, Governor Greg Gianforte today signed into law a historic pro-family, pro-jobs budget.

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Upper threshold of death expectancy exceeds death count in Montana during week June 3

By Big Sky Times | Jun 18, 2023

Montana's death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending June 3, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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CDC estimates 36 people in 65-74 age group in Montana died during week ending June 3

By Big Sky Times | Jun 18, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 36 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending June 3.

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Less than 10 people die in Montana from diabetes mellitus in week ending June 17

By Big Sky Times | Jun 18, 2023

There were less than 10 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in Montana during the week ending June 17, a decrease from the previous week.

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AG Knudsen Files Lawsuit Demanding Transparency From National Association Of Attorneys General

By Big Sky Times Report | Jun 18, 2023

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen filed a lawsuit in state district court on June 7 against the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) asking the court to require the group to follow state law and provide a complete and transparent accounting of assets under the organization’s management that lawfully belong to Montanans.

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Fraternal Order Of Police Announces Support For Tester’s Bipartisan Bill To Combat Drug Trafficking

By Big Sky Times Report | Jun 18, 2023

Nation’s Largest Police Union Issues Letter Of Support Backing Senator’s Anti Drugs Act To Support Law Enforcement Efforts To Combat The Drug Epidemic And Boost Border Security

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Governor Gianforte Celebrates Expansion of Felco Industries

By Big Sky Times Report | Jun 17, 2023

New facility to support a dozen additional good-paying jobs