Bullock Holds Press Call December 2

By Bill Vander Weele

Montana Gov. Steve Bullock has announced that the state has invested all of the federal funds provided from the CARES Act.

During a press call on Wednesday, Dec. 2, Bullock said the state received $1.25 billion. He noted that $254 million of the funds went into business stabilization grants.

“And yet it isn’t enough to offset every financial hardship in the state,” Bullock said.

He noted Montana used 25 unique grant programs in order to prioritized and distribute funding.

“That has served our communities through these trying times,” Bullock said. “However, the pandemic continues

on.” The Democrat urges federal leaders to come together in

order to help each state.

“Congress needs to put politics aside and come to agreement for more relief,” he said. “States have waited for too long.”

Although distribution of a vaccine will begin happening soon, Bullock urged residents to keep staying home when sick, wear masks, social distance

and avoid large gatherings.

“This is the reality we must continue to live with,” Bullock said. “We have to continue to take preventive and protective measures to try to limit the spread.”