Governor Steve Bullock

MONTANA – Governor Steve Bullock today announced a set of directives and guidance to slow the spread of COVID-19 and protect vulnerable Montanans, including closing of public K-12 schools, social distancing measures, and limiting visitation at nursing home facilities.

On Tuesday, Montana Governor Steve Bullock announced the activation of the Governor’s Coronavirus Task Force.

The Montana Department of Health and Human Services announced on Friday that it will begin enforcing ‘emergency rules’ that will temporarily restrict the sales of flavored e-cigarettes starting on Wednesday, December 18.

Governor Steve Bullock announced a $10 million, 5-year federal grant to launch a program to address disparities in maternal health.

Montana Republicans and Democrats compromised in the 2019 Legislature to pass Medicaid expansion with the caveats that there would be some work and community service requirements, however the federal government has not yet authorized the provision.

Governor Steve Bullock’s plan to ban flavored vaping products in Montana starting October 22 may face a legal challenge from a vaping industry group.

The Missoula Shooting Sports Association, in a press release on Monday, expressed great interest in the disposition of House Bill 325, the MSSA’s own ‘Fix Missoula’ bill.

Three fourth and fifth students from Missoula’s Chief Charlo Elementary School will be in Helena on Wednesday to be honored by Governor Steve Bullock and other state officials.

Montana’s biennial legislative session gets underway on Monday, January 7, and Chair of the House Finance Committee Nancy Ballance provides a preview of the upcoming 90 day session.

Montana Governor Steve Bullock released his proposed budget for the state for the 2021 biennium.