Gov. Greg Gianforte on Friday issued a disaster declaration in Missoula and Mineral counties, freeing up state funding to help meet immediate and rising needs.
Montana’s proposal to increase oversight is part of a national trend by states to ensure nonprofit hospitals act as charitable organizations as they claim tax-exempt status.
States have been pursuing their own policies to improve housing inventory and affordability, including Utah and Oregon, which passed legislation to use funds for loans to developers who plan to build more affordable homes.
Dr. Trent Taylor writes, "If you are pregnant or thinking about having a baby, schedule an appointment with a doctor today to start building a plan for a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby."
Mayor Andrea Davis writes, "Today, crews are out removing storm debris and addressing power outages and they ask that if you can, please stay home and off the streets."
Missoula County on Thursday cautioned residents to avoid waterways, including creeks and rivers, until further notice after reports that powerlines had fallen and may be electrifying the water.