Montana Government News

As a Montanan, I feel lucky to live in a state where everyone is a neighbor and no one is too busy to lend a hand.

HELENA - The state has notified about 2,000 jobless Montanans whose unemployment benefits have expired that they are now eligible for extended payments under a recently passed federal law.

Vermont is the healthiest state in the nation. That's according to the latest report by the American Health Ratings.

Energy. It is the lifeblood of the American economy. For this reason, it is no surprise that energy policy discussions receive a great deal of attention.

Montanans give President Barack Obama poor marks on job performance, don't approve of the federal stimulus spending and think that health care will get worse under the federal health care bill, according to poll results released Tuesday.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates around 22 million people have had the H1N1 virus across the country.

State agencies have withheld $867,000 in grants and stimulus money from a Montana Indian tribe since auditors revealed lax accounting practices had opened the door to potential financial abuse.

There are encouraging signs in the new Montana Kids Count Data Book, but before breaking out the fruit smoothies to celebrate, there are some cautionary signs as well.

Over the past five years, Montana's focus when it comes to drug abuse has been on the Meth problem.

The potent admixture of digital revolution and economic downturn has evoked sweeping change within the modern media landscape, while the growing prevalence of unverified amateur voices and ideologically based coverage is challenging the quality and integrity of the entire industry.

A Skyview girl has reason to be extra grateful this thanksgiving. She's been selected to be an integral part of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Montana has ordered another 25-thousand doses of H1N1 vaccine. If it all arrives, Montana will have received a total of 130,000 vaccines.

In honor of Veteran's Day, Montana's Sen. Max Baucus and Sen. Jon Tester spoke Tuesday on the floor of the U.S. Senate to pay tribute to Montana's service members, past and present.

Montana has one of the finest systems of higher education in the country. The very diversity of institutions from which Montanans can choose is one aspect that makes the Montana university system so exceptional.

Montanans like to vounteer - and volunteers like Montana. By Myers Reece, Flathead Beacon , Guest Writer, 11-09-09 Rachael Milne organizes papers during a financial literacy class at the Faith Free Lutheran Church in Kalispell.

The Montana Department of Corrections is seeking American Indian applicants for five probation and parole positions that will specialize in the supervision of Indian offenders.

There is a public hearing today in Sun River on Cascade County's proposal to charge a $75 fee for each of the 392 or so homes in the Montana county to help buy new fire-fighting and safety equipment.

Yoga enthusiasts from around Montana competed in a contest Saturday at Southgate Mall.

During National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week, the Humane Society celebrates animal shelters across the country.

The American Legislative Exchange Council , the nation's largest individual membership association of state legislators, congratulates Montana State Senators Jim Shockley and Greg Hinkle for announcing their intent to introduce a constitutional amendment to protect the right of individuals to make their own health care choices.