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Group wants to commemorate Rep. Rankin with special quarter

By Tim McGonigal (MTN News)June 11, 2021

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GREAT FALLS (KPAX) — Friday, June 11, marks the birthdate of Jeannette Rankin, and the foundation that bears her name says it’s a great day to memorialize her on money as part of a new campaign by the U.S. Mint. “They are going to put 20 different women on the quarter and the opportunity to shine a light on the incredible things that Jeannette Rankin did during her life and … [Read more...] about Group wants to commemorate Rep. Rankin with special quarter

New Montana laws enshrine health care alternatives, for better or worse

By Andrea Halland (KHN)June 10, 2021

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(KHN) When Paul Rana’s primary care physician left the VA clinic in Kalispell to open her own practice, he followed her. But instead of picking up a new health insurance policy, Rana and his partner agreed to pay a monthly fee that came with the promise of better access. Their provider, Dr. Lexi Tabor-Manaker, opened Glacier Direct Primary Care clinic in 2018. The model … [Read more...] about New Montana laws enshrine health care alternatives, for better or worse

Montana dispensaries, regulators prepping for recreational marijuana sales

By Jonathon Ambarian (MTN News)June 9, 2021

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https://youtu.be/W5SBSft-0lg There are now less than six months until Montana’s first legal recreational marijuana sales – set to begin on Jan. 1, 2022. That has both marijuana providers and state regulators hurrying to get ready for the major change. Thomas Swanson, manager of Collective Elevation Helena, said he’s been thinking about how to make the transition from … [Read more...] about Montana dispensaries, regulators prepping for recreational marijuana sales

Montana medical school clash revives for-profit versus non-profit flap

By Victoria Knight (KHN)June 9, 2021

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(KHN) Two universities are eyeing the chance to be the first to build a medical school in one of the few states without one. The jockeying of the two schools — one a nonprofit, the other for-profit — to open campuses in Montana highlights the rapid spread of for-profit medical learning centers despite their once-blemished reputation. Montana is one of only four states … [Read more...] about Montana medical school clash revives for-profit versus non-profit flap

MDT plans $5.7M reconstruct of Highway 93 north of Wye

By Martin KidstonJune 8, 2021

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Traffic on U.S. Highway 93 north from Missoula will move a little slower this summer as the Montana Department of Transportation widens and rebuilds the road. Matt Straub, the project engineer with MDT, said the agency has two projects planned in the area, including pavement preservation work from the junction of Interstate 90 north for one mile on Highway 93. “They have … [Read more...] about MDT plans $5.7M reconstruct of Highway 93 north of Wye

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