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News from June 2023

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Tester Introduces Montana Rancher Leo Mcdonnell At Senate Finance Committee Hearing

By Big Sky Times Report | Jun 28, 2023

Senator: “I’m a farmer. The guy to my right is a rancher. He works hard and he produces top quality beef that consumers can trust.”

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35 people die in Montana from cancer in week ending June 24

By Big Sky Times | Jun 28, 2023

There were 35 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Montana during the week ending June 24, a 5.4% decrease from the previous week.

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Governor Gianforte Hosts Town Hall in Glendive

By Big Sky Times Report | Jun 28, 2023

Visits with veterans, law enforcement, 4-H students in Prairie and Dawson counties

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Governor Gianforte Blasts BLM’s Unlawful Federal Overreach With Conservation Rule

By Big Sky Times Report | Jun 28, 2023

Governor Greg Gianforte on June 26 provided further opposition to a proposed rule by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) which would alter the use of BLM lands to the detriment of recreation, livestock grazing, responsible resource development, and public access.

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Montana: 53 people age 85 and older are estimated to have died during week ending June 10

By Big Sky Times | Jun 27, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 53 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending June 10.

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End of life: Montana deaths during week ending June 10 did not exceed death expectancy

By Big Sky Times | Jun 27, 2023

Montana's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending June 10, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Montana during week ending June 17

By Big Sky Times | Jun 27, 2023

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Montana in the week ending June 17, making up less than 4.8% of total deaths by all causes in Montana.

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At Hearing, Tester Presses Va Under Secretary For Health On Increasing Rural Veterans’ Access To Timely Community Care

By Big Sky Times Report | Jun 27, 2023

Continuing efforts to improve community care, chairman touted upcoming legislation to streamline va’s scheduling processes, increase non-clinical staff hiring, adopt national standard for transferring health information, and more

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Less than 10 people die in Montana from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending June 24

By Big Sky Times | Jun 27, 2023

There were less than 10 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Montana during the week ending June 24, a decrease from the previous week.

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Daines Statement On Hunter Biden Plea Deal

By Big Sky Times Report | Jun 27, 2023

U.S. Senator Steve Daines today issued the following statement after it was announced that federal prosecutors reached a plea deal with Hunter Biden

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Less than 10 people die from diabetes mellitus in Montana during week ending June 24

By Big Sky Times | Jun 27, 2023

There were less than 10 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in Montana in the week ending June 24, making up less than 5.1% of total deaths by all causes in Montana.

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Less than 10 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Montana during week ending June 24

By Big Sky Times | Jun 27, 2023

There were less than 10 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Montana in the week ending June 24, making up less than 5.1% of total deaths by all causes in Montana.

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Governor Gianforte Announces $628 Million To Expand Broadband Access

By Big Sky Times Report | Jun 27, 2023

Governor Greg Gianforte on June 26 announced the State of Montana will receive more than $628 million in federal funding to expand access to reliable broadband in unserved and underserved Montana communities.

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Governor Gianforte Surveys Montana Rail Link Train Derailment

By Big Sky Times Report | Jun 27, 2023

Governor Greg Gianforte on June 25 surveyed the Montana Rail Link (MRL) train derailment in Stillwater County and received a briefing from Unified Command.

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Less than 10 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Montana during week ending June 24

By Big Sky Times | Jun 26, 2023

There were less than 10 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Montana in the week ending June 24, making up less than 5.1% of total deaths by all causes in Montana.

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Less than 10 people die from kidney disease in Montana during week ending June 24

By Big Sky Times | Jun 26, 2023

There were less than 10 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in Montana in the week ending June 24, making up less than 5.1% of total deaths by all causes in Montana.

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ACRU’s West: Montana policy on affirmative action 'systematically racist'

By Big Sky Times Report | Jun 26, 2023

Montana's policy of allowing affirmative action in areas such as public education and public employment reflects a philosophy that's "systematically racist," the executive director of the American Constitutional Rights Union (ACRU) said.

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Week of June 10: 58 people in 75-84 age group are estimated to have died in Montana

By Big Sky Times | Jun 26, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 58 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending June 10.

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Tester Secures Nearly $1 Million For Infrastructure Upgrades In Hamilton

By Big Sky Times Report | Jun 26, 2023

Tester secures nearly $1 million for infrastructure upgrades in Hamilton

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Daines Introduces Bill To Protect Rural Montanans’ Access To Health Care

By Big Sky Times Report | Jun 26, 2023

U.S. Senator Steve Daines introduced a bill to permanently protect Montanans’ access to telehealth services.