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0 Politics & Government See the latest announcement from the Missoula County Government . Press Release Desk , News Partner Posted Reply Press release from the Missoula County Government: 01/17/2022 4:00 PM Media Releases Contact Us Boards, Committees, Councils and Special Districts Current Vacancies Online Application Governing Boards Aging Services Governing Board Airport Authority Board Florence-Carlton Cemetery Board Health Boards Historical Museum Board Library Board Lolo Mosquito Abatement District Board Missoula Urban Transportation District Board Seeley Lake Cemetery District Board Tax Appeal Board Zoning Board of Adjustment Contact Us Help Customer Service Request Page Layout & Usage Site Navigation Site Map Departments, Divisions and Programs Animals & Pets Arts & Culture Birth, Death … [Read more...] about Missoula County Government: Missoula County Weekly: Jan. 17-21

0 Politics & Government On January 10th the Firth Fire Department in Eastern Idaho suffered a devastating fire resulting in a complete loss of their firehouse, ... Press Release Desk , News Partner Posted Reply Press release from the City of Boise: January 18, 2022 On January 10th the Firth Fire Department in Eastern Idaho suffered a devastating fire resulting in a complete loss of their firehouse, 2 fire engines, and the contents inside. Fire and EMS departments from around the Treasure Valley and the state rose to the occasion to help this department in need. Boise Fire and the State Fire Marshal's office have been working to coordinate donations, and fire departments from across the state have reached out to offer donations of items such as personal protection equipment, firefighting equipment, medical supplies, communication devices, and much more. The Boise Fire Department was able to donate a fully loaded … [Read more...] about City Of Boise: Fire And EMS Crews Across Idaho Donate Supplies To Firth Fire Department

0 Politics & Government The City of Boise Clerk's Office will continue to provide services while dealing with staff shortages. The office will be closed tempora ... Press Release Desk , News Partner Posted Reply Press release from the City of Boise: January 18, 2022 The City of Boise Clerk's Office will continue to provide services while dealing with staff shortages. The office will be closed temporarily for walk-ins Wednesday, January 19 through Friday, January 21. All virtual services will still be available. "Our office remains committed to serving the people of Boise. That service is just going to look a little different for the next few days," said Deputy City Clerk Jamie Heinzerling. "We're asking that Boiseans are patient as we work through the staffing issues that so many organizations are dealing with right now." Some time-sensitive services such as finger printing and background checks will be available … [Read more...] about City Of Boise: Clerk’s Office Continues To Provide Services Amid Staffing Issues

0 Politics & Government The Yellowstone County unemployment rate improved recently, according to the newest figures. Local Data , Patch Staff Posted Reply BILLINGS, MT — Job growth slowed near the end of 2021, but the country is within striking distance of pre-pandemic unemployment levels, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' December jobs report. Nationally, employment rose by 199,000 jobs in December, and the unemployment rate dropped by 0.3 percentage points to 3.9 percent when seasonally adjusted, according to the BLS. The total number of jobs added was the lowest of any month in 2021; however, the BLS tends to revise job estimate figures upward in subsequent months. The national unemployment rate dropped by 2.8 percentage points over the course of 2021 and continued to move closer to the pre-pandemic rate of 3.5 percent. The newest available local unemployment figures are for November; that rate … [Read more...] about Billings-Area Unemployment Still Low: New Update

12 Politics & Government Despite the ruling, the court is allowing the Biden administration to proceed with a vaccine mandate for most U.S. health care workers. Associated Press , News Partner Posted | Updated Replies WASHINGTON, DC — The Supreme Court has stopped the Biden administration from enforcing a requirement that employees at large businesses be vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo weekly testing and wear a mask on the job. At the same time, the court is allowing the administration to proceed with a vaccine mandate for most health care workers in the U.S. The court's orders Thursday during a spike in coronavirus cases was a mixed bag for the administration's efforts to boost the vaccination rate among Americans. The court's conservative majority concluded the administration overstepped its authority by seeking to impose the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's vaccine-or-test rule on U.S. … [Read more...] about Supreme Court Blocks COVID Vaccine Mandate For Large Businesses

2 This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own. Politics & Government Bush grabs 'em with lawsuit Ted Cohen , Community Contributor Posted | Updated Replies Billy Bush , host of the television show "Extra" to whom former President Donald Trump bragged in 2005 about kissing and groping women, has sued a Maine boat dealer for allegedly failing to deliver a boat for which he partially paid. Bush, 50, of California also claims that Yachting Solutions, LLC of Rockport failed to refund his down payment on the $257,000 motor boat when he demanded one. The boat dealer had no immediate comment, according to Bangor Daily News . Bush is former President George W. Bush's cousin and the nephew of the senior George Bush and former president. Thank Reply Share The views expressed in this post are the author's … [Read more...] about Billy Bush sues Maine boat seller