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HELENA 鈥?State leaders say it no stanley cup longer makes sense to participate in a federal program intended to provide food assistance for kids who werent in school because of COVID-19. However, some advocates say theyre concerned about what thats going to mean for families in need this summer.In 2020, the federal government launched the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer, or P-EBT, program. After taking part for two school years, leaders with the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services say they dont plan to extend their participation. They cited fewer students using the program and a growing administrative burden to implement it.P-EBT works similarly to existing SN stanley cup AP benefits. Eligible kids receive benefits loaded onto a ca stanley cup rd that can be used to buy food.During the school year, the program is open to students who qualify for free or reduced-price school lunches, but who couldnt access them because their schools were closed or they were out due to COVID. In the summer, though, P-EBT benefits are available to all kids eligible for school meal assistance 鈥?estimated at more than 97,000 in 2021.Lorianne Burhop, chief policy officer for the Montana Food Bank Network, says the pro Jrms New York cases of COVID-19 rise to 6 after patient s wife, son, daughter and neighbor test positive
adidas campus Ammon Bundy- Gage Skidmore pho adidas campus to via Wikimedia WHITEFISH 鈥?Large crowds with opposing viewpoints could converge on Whitefish this weekend, as a conference featuring controversial activist Ammon Bundy comes to town, reigniting the debate over federal lands management.Bundy has made national headlines for his familys stance against adidas originals the governments management of public lands. Hes best known for his involvement in the weeks-long armed standoff at the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in Eastern Oregon two years ago, and the clash with federal authorities at his familys Nevada ranch in 2014.Hes one of the keynote speakers for whats being called the New Code of the West Conference Saturday at Grouse Mountain Lodge.The appearance is drawing cries of outrage from public lands and conservation groups, who are expected to show up for their own competing rally.Grouse Mountain Lodge, which is the location for the conference, issued a statement on Facebook saying organizers were not candid in their conference agenda , reiterating their support for public lands and promising to have discussions on vetting group bookings in the future.Reporting by Mark R Thorsell for MTN News