Tag: Gov. Steve Bullock

  • Will Masks be Required For a Year or More?

    Will Masks be Required For a Year or More?

    By Evelyn Pyburn So how long might everyone have to wear face masks, as has been mandated by Gov. Steve Bullock? Until a vaccine is developed, according to County Health Officer John Felton – or until enough people get COVID-19 so as to develop “herd immunity.” Given that the best- case scenarios regarding when a…

  • Governor Projects 10 More Good Years for Montana

    In recognition of Labor Day, Montana Governor Steve Bullock proclaimed that the state’s economy will continue a growth trend for the next ten years. Stats that support that projection  come from the Montana Department of Labor and Industry. In its annual Labor Day Report the agency reports that Montana has added tens of thousands of…

  • Mincing Words

    Evelyn Pyburn, Editor Our governor made a comment recently in regard to the announced closure of Colstrip Units 1 & 2 that deserves to be scrutinized. Gov. Steve Bullock said, “Markets and consumer preferences continue to move away from coal, yet this news comes quicker than anticipated. Today our priority is taking care of workers…