“Wildfire danger is at “extreme” levels. Governor Gianforte has declared a Statewide fire emergency. Firefighters have battled 1,400 wildfires that burned over 141,000 acres as of this week. This intense …
Homeowners advised to check insurance polices during early fire season
Homeowners advised to check insurance during early fire season | KECI (nbcmontana.com) BUTTE, Mont. — As evacuations remain in place, 55 homeowners in Wise River are wondering if they have anything …
PSA Vaccination Laws
“The pandemic that cost so many jobs, time with friends, time with family, and peace of mind is beginning to wane. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) now states that …
State panel recommends using federal funds to fight exploitation of elderly
A state advisory committee has recommended Montana direct $645,000 of federal COVID-19 recovery funds to increase efforts to fight exploitation of senior citizens by adding three elder councils to the …
PSA July 4th Wildfire Risks
“Independence Day Weekend is ahead of us, which means many Montanans will be utilizing our expansive public lands to camp, hike, fish, and recreate. This is Insurance Commissioner Troy Downing. …
States Step Up Push to Regulate Pharmacy Drug Brokers
States Step Up Push to Regulate Pharmacy Drug Brokers | Kaiser Health News (khn.org) Under pressure to rein in skyrocketing prescription drug costs, states are targeting companies that serve as …
Elder Abuse and Wildfire Insurance in Montana
On Tuesday, State Auditor and Insurance Commissioner Troy Downing spoke to KGVO about elder exploitation in Montana. State officials noted that in 2020 a record 4,500 Montanans were victims of …
PSA Wildfires
“Montana is expecting an above-normal fire season. High temperatures, drought, and heavy fuel loads in our forests are critical factors in the unseasonably large number of fires we’ve experienced over …
Elder abuse prevention takes center stage at Helena events
The state delivered a double whammy on elder abuse Tuesday, with an observance held at a Helena bank outlining the state’s actions on dealing with the problem and a group …
Commissioner Downing Reconvenes Senior Financial Exploitation Task Force
On World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, Commissioner Troy Downing reconvened the Senior Financial Exploitation Task Force to discuss the creation of three new Elder Justice Councils to cover the entire …