When someone fell on hard times in the rural Bitterroot Valley community I grew up in, neighbors went above and beyond to help. Too often the biggest barrier to helping
State of the States Addresses Reveal Top Tech Agendas The nation s governors signaled strong support for connecting citizens with investments in broadband expansion, more online services and virtual health-care delivery. Government Technology | February 3, 2021 | News
When the nation’s governors delivered their annual State of the State addresses in 2020, broadband was on a notable upswing. In fact, our story last year included in its headline “Broadband Is Critical Infrastructure,” detailing the increased prevalence of talking about connectivity needs in these speeches the address each state’s top elected official uses to set their policy agenda for the coming year. In 2020, some even included specific plans and budget allocations to support their efforts.
Gianforte focuses on pandemic and economy in first State Of The State address
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Governor Greg Gianforte gave his first State Of The State speech on Thursday evening, which focused heavily on the COVID-19 pandemic but also promised major actions to boost the economy and reduce government regulations.
Gianforte, a Republican, highlighted several heroes of the pandemic, including a Great Falls doctor who lived in his camper to protect his family after treating patients, service workers who went the extra mile, hospitals like Billings Clinic that operated child-care facilities and other businesses and individuals who helped neighbors during tough times.
Gianforte delivers first State of the State speech
Greg Gianforte
Gov. Greg Gianforte laid out his vision for Montana s future in his first State of the State speech, given to the Montana Legislature Thursday evening, where he announced his support for a number of bills currently making their way through the legislature. Gianforte said addressing the fallout of COVID-19 pandemic was the primary focus of his administration, including the economic downturn the state has taken in its wake. He said the state mourns the loss of more than 1,200 Montanans as well as an untold number of businesses that suffered economically, economic problems he said were the.