Lawmakers consider limiting authority of local health officials

House Bill 121 would limit the authority of local public health boards, giving elected officials more power in setting public health policies. By Chris Aadland

Lawmakers debate local nicotine-product prohibitions

In what opponents say is part of a larger push this session to pass laws favorable to the tobacco industry, legislators discussed a bill proposal Wednesday that would prevent local governments from regulating nicotine products ingested through devices like electronic cigarettes and vape pens. By Chris Aadland

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Montana coronavirus report

As of Thursday, January 14, Montana reports a cumulative total of 88,110 confirmed COVID-19 cases, including 431 new cases since yesterday, 4,843 active cases, and 82,190 people considered recovered. State officials also report that 3,917 of the cases have resulted in hospitalizations, with 192 patients currently hospitalized. 

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