(KPAX) In four short days, Montana banks and federal officials have processed thousands of federally financed loans to help small businesses in the state weather the coronavirus economic storm, banking and business officials told MTN News this week. But the demand may already be exceeding the supply, as the depths of the pandemic’s economic impact is deep, they say. “I … [Read more...] about Thousands of small business stimulus loans processed in Montana
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Missoula City Council turns to tech as government pushes forward during pandemic
By Martin KidstonApril 8, 2020
Local governments over the past few weeks have scrambled for novel ways to conduct business, seeking out opinions from the Montana Attorney General while tapping new technology as a substitute for public gatherings. On Monday, the Missoula City Council will give that technology a try when it holds its first meeting in several weeks – electronically. The agenda will be light, … [Read more...] about Missoula City Council turns to tech as government pushes forward during pandemic
Tester calls Trump’s removal of stimulus watchdog a “thumb in the eye” of taxpayers
By Missoula CurrentApril 8, 2020
Sen. Jon Tester on Tuesday expressed dismay over President Donald Trump's removal of the lead watchdog charged with overseeing the $2 trillion coronavirus fund, calling it a “thumb in the eye” of taxpayers. Tester had partnered with Sen. Mitt Romney in urging the Trump administration to ensure independent oversight of the virus relief. The stimulus bill was the largest ever … [Read more...] about Tester calls Trump’s removal of stimulus watchdog a “thumb in the eye” of taxpayers
Snowpack levels holding across Montana as warmer weather draws near
By Laura LundquistApril 8, 2020
The winter months have been a rollercoaster of high and low snow amounts, but luckily, the snows of January and February are still hanging on in Montana’s mountains. Statewide, Montana’s snowpack amount is about normal for this time of year, and that bodes well for spring and summer runoff, according to the Natural Resources and Conservation Service April 1 report. But … [Read more...] about Snowpack levels holding across Montana as warmer weather draws near
Supermoon appears over Missoula, accompanied by howls and praise
By Martin KidstonApril 8, 2020
https://youtu.be/9YznwQp7qTs The largest and brightest moon of 2020 slipped into the night sky over Missoula on Tuesday, accompanied by the howling of southside residents shut away during the pandemic. The moon appeared at 8:20 p.m. over the South Hills near the peak of Mount Dean Stone before climbing into a cloudless sky as the evening grew dark. Dozens of residents … [Read more...] about Supermoon appears over Missoula, accompanied by howls and praise