Gov. Steve Bullock issued new a directive this week to protect inmates at staff from coronavirus at various correctional facilities and jails by suspending most new transfers and screening those who do arrive. The governor said the Board of Pardons and Parole will also consider early release for older inmates, inmates who have medical conditions that make them high risk, … [Read more...] about Bullock suspends most new transfers at state correctional facilities to protect inmates

WASHINGTON (CN) — The national stockpile of personal protective equipment is nearly depleted, President Donald Trump said at the White House’s Covid-19 task force briefing Wednesday. “It is because we’re sending it directly to hospitals,” Trump said. “We don’t want it to come to the stockpile because then we have to take it after it arrives and bring it to various states and … [Read more...] about National stockpile of medical supplies nearly gone, Trump confirms

The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Montana climbed to 200 on Wednesday morning, a new milestone that's expected to continue rising and did by the end of the day. Missoula County recorded its 15th case while Flathead climbed to 17, according to the latest report. Across the state, the number of casualties also is climbing. Gov. Steve Bullock announced the fifth … [Read more...] about Montana cases climb to 217; National Guard activated to screen arriving visitors

The ink is barely dry on the federal stimulus bill crafted in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, but Montana’s legislators want to be ready for the money when it arrives. On Tuesday, the Leadership of the Montana Legislature held a conference call to discuss the money that Montana will receive from the federal CARES Act, passed on Friday, and how it could be used. The … [Read more...] about Legislators question how federal stimulus money can be spent

(KPAX) Montana U.S. Sens. Jon Tester and Steve Daines signed off on a letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services requesting they provide promised medical safety supplies and funding. They were joined by Reps. Greg Gianforte and Liz Cheney of Wyoming. Senators Mike Enzi and John Barrasso also signed the letter. “I write today to ensure rural states like … [Read more...] about Montana congressional delegation urges feds for more medical supplies