One month in: Gov. Gianforte talks about vaccine, economy, and more
MTN News
and last updated 2021-02-07 20:42:32-05
It s been a whirlwind first month in office for Montana Governor Greg Gianforte.
The Bozeman businessman inherited the Treasure State s highest office in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, including the early stages of vaccine distribution. One of his first acts repealed pandemic-related capacity and curfew restrictions on businesses across Montana, and he said the state s mask mandate. in place since July - would be next if two key stipulations were met: getting Montana s most vulnerable citizens vaccinated, and passing the Virus Liability bill to protect businesses and organizations against COVID-related lawsuits.
Montana Governor Greg Gianforte wasted no time in his new position, lifting COVID-19 business restrictions one week into office. The next three haven't been much slower. Gianforte sat down with MTN to discuss Montana's shifting economy, vaccine distribution, and the immediate future.