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Governor Gianforte announces $1 million study on housing accessibility for behavioral health system

By Big Sky Times | Jul 31, 2024

Governor Greg Gianforte today announced an investment of up to $1 million to conduct a statewide study to determine the appropriate level of funding needed to help supplement housing costs for low-income Montanans served in the state’s behavioral health system.

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In Montana, 143 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”

By Big Sky Times | Jul 30, 2024

Montana registered 143 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).

Senate Candidate Sheehy: ‘Kamala Harris has been a complete failure on the border’

By Big Sky Times | Jul 26, 2024

U.S. Senate Candidate in Montana Tim Sheehy criticized the border policy of the current administration, describing it as a "complete failure" due to the influx of millions of illegal migrants entering the United States. Sheehy made this statement to Big Sky Times on July 24.

E. coli outbreak linked to undercooked wagyu beef in Flathead County

By Big Sky Times | Jul 26, 2024

On July 25, the Flathead City-County Health Department (FCCHD) and the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) confirmed that ground beef was the source of an E. coli O157:H7 outbreak in Flathead County. The specific source was identified as wagyu beef from one lot number, consumed as undercooked or made-to-order burgers at various restaurants in the county. The last known date of consumption was July 14, 2024.

Montana AG files complaint against Education Secretary over alleged Hatch Act violations

By Big Sky Times | Jul 25, 2024

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen filed a formal complaint today with the U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC) against Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona, alleging misuse of government resources for political activities in violation of the Hatch Act. The complaint requests that OSC recommend Secretary Cardona's removal from his federal position.

U.S. Senator Jon Tester on military veteran healthcare challenges: VA must 'redouble its efforts' for veterans in need

By Nicholas Malfitano | Jul 25, 2024

In response to ongoing administrative challenges within the office of Veterans Affairs (VA) which have Montana military veterans searching for healthcare facilities to provide the care they need, U.S. Sen. Jon Tester (D-Mont.) said the VA must “redouble its efforts” to assist veterans statewide and nationally.

Health officials investigate E.coli outbreak linked to ground beef in Flathead County

By Big Sky Times | Jul 24, 2024

The Flathead City-County Health Department (FCCHD), the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS), and other local health departments are collaborating to investigate an E. coli O157:H7 outbreak originating in Flathead County.

Filmmaker: 'Jon Tester votes with Chuck Schumer 99% of the time'

By Big Sky Times | Jul 23, 2024

Filmmaker Mike Cernovich stated, "Jon Tester votes with Chuck Schumer 99% of the time," and described Tester as not a moderate but a "far left wing radical" who is "selling out Montana" to cartels and China. Cernovich made his statement in a July 20 post on X.

26 states, including Montana, separated from 'hyper-partisan' voter data group

By Big Sky Times | Jul 22, 2024

Montana is among 26 states that have resigned from or are not members of a national voter data group accused of partisanship in its work to expand voter rolls and lacking in transparency, an analysis by the Big Sky Times found.

Sen. Daines: VA’s failure to comply with MISSION act is ’a personal affront to veterans across the country’

By Big Sky Times reports | Jul 19, 2024

U.S. Sen. Steve Daines (R-Mont.) joined 19 other senators in sending a letter to U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Denis McDonough asking that the department correct recent policy initiatives that are making access to care more difficult for veterans.

Gianforte allocates $6.5M grant for tribal mental health services

By Big Sky Times | Jul 17, 2024

Governor Greg Gianforte announced an investment of up to $6.5 million in one-time grants to Tribal nations and Urban Indian Health Organizations (UIHOs) aimed at supporting and improving behavioral health services in Native American communities.

FDA Inspection: What type of Montana companies were under most scrutiny during Q2?

By Big Sky Times | Jul 12, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Veterinary company from Montana in the second quarter of 2024.

Which type of Montana companies were inspected the most by FDA in Q2?

By Big Sky Times | Jul 11, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Food and Cosmetics company from Montana in the second quarter of 2024.

Analysis: Montana one of 25 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports

By Big Sky Times | Jul 6, 2024

As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Big Sky Times shows that Montana is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls’ high school sports.

Montana MVD to provide mobile driver services in Red Lodge

By Big Sky Times | Jul 3, 2024

In response to increased demand and to further support customers in Carbon County, Montana’s Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) will offer a mobile licensing event in the parking lot of the Veterans Memorial Civic Center at 215 14th St W, from July 9-11 in Red Lodge.

Federal court blocks Biden administration's rule on gender-transition treatments

By Big Sky Times | Jul 3, 2024

A federal court has granted Attorney General Austin Knudsen's request to block the Biden administration's new rule, which would withhold funding from states and healthcare providers that refuse to provide or pay for "gender-transition" treatments for adults and children. In response, Attorney General Knudsen issued a statement:

Montana sees inflation increase as of June 2024

By Big Sky Times | Jul 1, 2024

As of June 2024, Montana experienced a 22% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.1% increase.

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