John Riley

Grizzly advisory council unable to reach consensus on bear hunts
The council was able to compromise to include hunting in a separate section of the document, which allows them to provide guidance to Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks on any potential hunt while ensuring opposing viewpoints were equally represented.

Bullock has “grave concerns” about Trump’s military deployment to stop protests
Gov. Steve Bullock directly addressed members of the media Thursday on President Trump’s assertion that the federal government will deploy active duty Military personnel to address nationwide protests.

Montana officials identify cluster of COVID cases in Yellowstone, Big Horn counties
Gov. Steve Bullock discussed two separate clusters of COVID-19 cases that were recently found in Big Horn and Yellowstone counties on Tuesday. The Yellowstone County cluster has been linked to the Yellowstone County jail.

State officials pinpoint sources of COVID-19 clusters in Yellowstone, Big Horn counties
(KPAX) Gov. Steve Bullock discussed two separate clusters of cases of COVID-19 that were recently found in Big Horn and Yellowstone counties on Tuesday.
The Yellowstone County cluster has been linked to the Yellowstone County jail.
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State announces additional COVID-19 testing, safety measures for tourism communities
The state will provide additional testing and contact tracing in areas that have high visitation of tourists, and begin an informational campaign to educate visitors on responsible travel.

Governor: $123M in emergency grants available to Montanans, businesses impacted by COVID-19
On Tuesday, Governor Steve Bullock announced the availability of $123 million in emergency grant funding for families, small businesses and others hit hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Montana state government to start emergency remote work procedures
The State of Montana will be implementing emergency onsite and remote work procedures for many state employees beginning on Monday, March 23 due to COVID-19 concerns.

Sports Bet Montana rolls out betting types, approved sports
The Montana Lottery has announced sports betting parameters, and players could potentially be able to start making bets as soon as mid-March.

Former Montana Solicitor General confirmed to 9th Circuit; Daines, Tester split votes
The U.S. Senate on Wednesday confirmed former Montana Solicitor General Lawrence VanDyke for a spot on the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals by a vote of 51-44. Montana's senators split their votes on the controversial appointment.

Montana’s economy continues steady growth
According to the 2019 Labor Day Report, Montana has continued to see steady economic growth since the recession ended in 2009.
Gov. Steve Bullock, Lt. Gov. Mike Cooney, Galen Hollenbaugh of the Department of Labor and Industry and Helena College Dean Laura Vosejpka presented the report at Helena College’s Airport Campus on September 3.
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