Katie Fairbanks

Washington

Journalist at Freelance

Freelance journalist, formerly @the_daily_news | dog mom and Montanan | she/her

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Articles

Montana House bill reimbursing counties for holding DPHHS inmates advances

1 week ago | kpax.com | Katie Fairbanks

As Montana lawmakers consider how much to reimburse county jails for holding inmates waiting for a bed at the Montana State Hospital, local officials continue to raise concerns about the cost of housing state inmates. County and law enforcement representatives during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing this week spoke in favor of House Bill 643 as a step in the right direction, with some emphasizing the need for a longer-term solution. Sponsored by Rep.
Bill reimbursing counties for holding DPHHS inmates advances

1 week ago | livingstonenterprise.com | Katie Fairbanks

As Montana lawmakers consider how much to reimburse county jails for holding inmates waiting for a bed at the Montana State Hospital, local officials continue to raise concerns about the cost of housing state inmates. County and law enforcement representatives during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing this week spoke in favor of House Bill 643 as a step in the right direction, with some emphasizing the need for a longer-term solution.
Missoula City Council reduces maximum sidewalk assessment

1 week ago | montanafreepress.org | Katie Fairbanks

Sign up for the free Missoula This Week newsletter and stay in the loop on Missoula city government, public school meetings, business news and upcoming entertainment and events. “Missoula This Week” is reported and written By Katie Fairbanks. Send your Missoula news and tips to [email protected].
Bill reimbursing counties for holding DPHHS inmates advances

2 weeks ago | montanafreepress.org | Katie Fairbanks

As Montana lawmakers consider how much to reimburse county jails for holding inmates waiting for a bed at the Montana State Hospital, local officials continue to raise concerns about the cost of housing state inmates. County and law enforcement representatives during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing this week spoke in favor of House Bill 643 as a step in the right direction, with some emphasizing the need for a longer-term solution. Sponsored by Rep.
Montana food banks hit by cuts to federal assistance

2 weeks ago | threeforksvoice.com | Katie Fairbanks

With food insecurity rising, food banks statewide expect to feel the effects of reductions to the federal emergency program. Montana food banks are set to lose more than 300,000 pounds of food after significant cuts to a federal program that purchases healthy foods to distribute to those in need.
Montana food banks hit by cuts to federal assistance

2 weeks ago | milescitystar.com | Katie Fairbanks

Montana food banks are set to lose more than 300,000 pounds of food after significant cuts to a federal program that purchases healthy foods to distribute to those in need. The U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed earlier this week that it canceled $500 million in purchases for the Emergency Food Assistance Program, according to a press release from the Missoula Food Bank and Community Center.
Want to help the bees?

2 weeks ago | montanafreepress.org | Katie Fairbanks

Sign up for the free Missoula This Week newsletter and stay in the loop on Missoula city government, public school meetings, business news and upcoming entertainment and events. “Missoula This Week” is reported and written By Katie Fairbanks. Send your Missoula news and tips to [email protected]. Want to help bees and other declining pollinators but don’t know where to start? A new online tool can point you in the right direction.
Montana food banks hit by cuts to federal assistance

3 weeks ago | willistonherald.com | Katie Fairbanks

Montana food banks are set to lose more than 300,000 pounds of food after significant cuts to a federal program that purchases healthy foods to distribute to those in need. The U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed earlier this week that it canceled $500 million in purchases for the Emergency Food Assistance Program, according to a press release from the Missoula Food Bank and Community Center.
Montana food banks hit by cuts to federal assistance

3 weeks ago | montanafreepress.org | Katie Fairbanks

Montana food banks are set to lose more than 300,000 pounds of food after significant cuts to a federal program that purchases healthy foods to distribute to those in need. The U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed earlier this week that it canceled $500 million in purchases for the Emergency Food Assistance Program, according to a press release from the Missoula Food Bank and Community Center.
MCPS school board sets levies for May ballot

3 weeks ago | kpax.com | Katie Fairbanks

Missoula voters will see three school funding levies on the May special election ballot, the Missoula County Public Schools Board of Trustees decided on Monday. The board approved placing an elementary school operational levy of $384,947, a high school operational levy of $164,315 and a high school safety levy of $1 million on the May 6 ballot, the Montana Free Press reports.