Helena, Mont. – Governor Steve Bullock announced several new proposals to incentivize the creation of more good paying jobs for Montanans. The Governor discussed the key components of the proposals at Montana businesses in Great Falls (Anderson Steel) and Bozeman (Simms Fishing). Tomorrow he will continue to discuss the proposals in Billings at the VFW Post 6774.

Governor Steve Bullock announced today significant progress in locating long term community placements for clients living in the Montana Developmental Center (MDC) in Boulder.

This week, as Montana families prepare for their Thanksgiving meals, Governor Steve Bullock is touring the state to highlight the efforts of schools, nonprofits, and organizations in combatting childhood hunger and ensuring kids have access to the nutritious meals they need to succeed.

Governor Steve Bullock, joined by Sen. Ed Buttrey, and Holly Blouch announced today that Montana’s innovative plan to extend health coverage to thousands of the state’s residents has been approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Governor Steve Bullock announced today that $1 million in funding is available over the next two years to reimburse health facilities that provide short-term voluntary inpatient care for individuals in mental health crisis. 

Governor Steve Bullock today again emphasized Montana’s commitment to serving people with severe and disabling mental illness in the community by announcing $3 million in additional services to Montanans with Severe and Disabling Mental Illnesses (SDMI).

During a visit to First Step Resource Center, today Governor Steve Bullock announced the “Protect Montana Kids” initiative to improve systems serving children and families in the state.

Governor Steve Bullock announced today the State of Montana is launching a pilot project in five Montana communities that will focus on changing the way community-based mental health services are provided to youth and families.  

Governor Steve Bullock announced today 16 Montana counties have received a total of $1.8 million in state funds designed to create or improve existing jail diversion and crisis intervention strategies at the local level for people in a mental health crisis. 

Governor Steve Bullock today announced that the Montana No Kid Hungry campaign has been awarded a $237,000 grant from Share Our Strength to bolster efforts to combat childhood hunger in Montana.