benefits under the Department of Veterans Affairs for the first time in the nation’s history — and it passed the Senate with strong bipartisan support,” Tester said. “This has been a top priority of VSOs across the nation for years, and with leadership from veterans and stakeholders from all backgrounds, we’re finally going to make it happen. We’ve still got work to do to get it to the

In response to efforts from U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., to increase wages and funding for federal wildland firefighters, the Biden Administration has announced new pay raises and support for the wildland firefighter workforce for the next two years. The funding will come from the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), which Tester negotiated and helped pass into law last

the maintenance worker III position effective June 16. Wolf Point Animal Control officer Joe Reinhart has submitted his resignation. Sullivan announced the termination of her contract with the city pending a move to Billings. The council approved her dates of departure. She will be assisting with the hire of her replacement and other loose ends. Her last day with the city will be August 31.

The United States Supreme Court did what many had expected after Politico obtained a leaked copy of a draft opinion regarding Roe vs. Wade, and overturned the landmark ruling Friday, June 24. Here’s what the ruling means for Montana. In its decision, Dobbs vs. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that previous Supreme Court justices had gotten Roe and other abortion

Ken E. Hentges will move on to the general election in the Roosevelt County commissioners’ race. Hentges and Edward L. Bach tied for second place in the primary election with 86 votes each. A recount on Monday, June 20, resulted in a tie again. A drawing of a name on Monday morning in the commissioners’ office resulted in Hentges advancing to the general election. Robert D. Toavs topped

Roosevelt County commissioners discussed a pay increase for non-elected officials during their meeting on Monday, June 20. Commissioner Duane Nygaard proposed a pay increase of 2.75 percent. Commissioner Gary Macdonald seconded the motion. Nygaard said that he feels that commissioners need to work on a new wage scale so that there’s not as large of a pay difference between new employees