HELENA, Montana, May 31 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on May 29, 2024: Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced the recipients of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) 2023 Clean School Bus Program rebate competition, funded by President Biden's Investing in America agenda. The rebates will help selectees purchase 23 clean school buses in eight school districts across Montana. The Program will help Montana accelerate the transition t  more

WASHINGTON, May 30 (TNSres) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis issued the following Beige Book on May 29, 2024: * * * Summary of Economic Activity The Ninth District economy grew slightly since the previous report. Employment grew slightly, and labor demand continued to moderate. Price pressures increased moderately, and wage growth was also moderate. Commercial and residential construction improved slightly. Consumer spending also rose slightly, with contacts noting some spending cau  more

WASHINGTON, May 29 (TNSrep) -- The Government Accountability Office issued the following report: Here are excerpts: * * * Fast Facts The federal Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program aims to protect the health and welfare of residents in long-term care facilities. Through federal funding, each state has a program that provides various services to long-term care residents, including resolving complaints and advocating for systemic improvements. State programs were responsible for serving over 3 mi  more

BIGFORK, Montana, May 30 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release on May 29, 2024: Continuing his 56 County Tour, Governor Greg Gianforte today visited Lake County to hear from cherry growers in the Flathead Valley. "Whether it's beef, grain, pulse crops, or specialty fruits like the cherries here in the Flathead, our Montana producers and growers work hard to harvest and showcase our high-quality products," Gov. Gianforte said. "We'll continue to support them as th  more

COLSTRIP, Montana, May 30 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release on May 28, 2024: Joining representatives from Montana's energy industry, Governor Greg Gianforte and U.S. Senator Steve Daines, R-Montana, held a roundtable at the Rosebud Mine in Colstrip today, calling on Joe Biden to end his war on American-made energy. "Joe Biden has made it clear that he'd rather appease the demands of far-left activists than address the affordability crisis he's created," Gov.   more

GREAT FALLS, Montana, May 31 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Montana issued the following news release on May 30, 2024: A Havre man who admitted selling methamphetamine was sentenced today to five years and four months in prison, to be followed by four years of supervised release, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said. The defendant, Stephen Eric Engelhardt, Jr., 41, pleaded guilty in December 2023 to distribution of meth. Chief U.S. District Judge Brian M. Morris presided  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, May 31 -- The West Virginia Department of Human Services issued the following news: The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) has been recognized by the National Academy for State Health Policy (NASHP) for its policy strategies shared at the State-Federal Respite Summit on West Virginia's partnership with managed care organizations (MCOs) and universities to train the workforce that supports children and adults with serious emotional disorders. Earlier th  more