On Aug. 10, Gov. Greg Gianforte named Sarah Swanson as the new commissioner to helm the Montana Department of Labor and Industry (DLI). Swanson was previously Director of Strategic Engagement for DLI, where she was responsible for connecting education and workforce needs.
Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) is taking measures to tackle hazardous PCBs at Malmstrom AFB, Montana, after the Missile Community Cancer Study reveals rising health concerns, according to an Aug. 7 press release. Other bases, including Minot AFB in North Dakota, also show troubling signs.
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen has accused Planned Parenthood of Montana of legal violations, including withholding assault reports, according to the Montana Free Press. Planned Parenthood dismissed the allegations as "baseless."
On August 11, 2023, Governor Greg Gianforte announced over a dozen tax bills, resulting in the largest tax cut in Montana's history, including immediate rebates and long-term relief for families and businesses.
In a historic ruling, 16 young Montanans won a constitutional climate trial, as Judge Kathy Seeley declared the Montana Environmental Policy Act Limitation unconstitutional, marking a substantial victory for environmental rights.
There were 53 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Montana in the week ending July 22, making up 24.3% of total deaths by all causes in Montana.
There were 12 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in Montana in the week ending July 22, making up 5.5% of total deaths by all causes in Montana.
There were 11 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Montana in the week ending July 22, making up five% of total deaths by all causes in Montana.
There were less than 10 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Montana in the week ending July 22, making up less than 4.6% of total deaths by all causes in Montana.
There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Montana in the week ending Aug. 5, making up less than 5.1% of total deaths by all causes in Montana.
There were less than 10 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in Montana in the week ending July 22, making up less than 4.6% of total deaths by all causes in Montana.
There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Montana in the week ending Aug. 5, making up less than 5.1% of total deaths by all causes in Montana.
There were less than 10 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Montana in the week ending July 22, making up less than 4.6% of total deaths by all causes in Montana.
There were 45 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Montana in the week ending Aug. 5, making up 23.1% of total deaths by all causes in Montana.
There were less than 10 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in Montana in the week ending July 22, making up less than 4.6% of total deaths by all causes in Montana.
Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte voiced concerns over potential adverse economic repercussions that could resonate not only within the state, but also throughout the broader region.
There were less than 10 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Montana in the week ending Aug. 5, making up less than 5.1% of total deaths by all causes in Montana.