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Big Sky 55+ panel discusses American Rescue Plan, new Legislature
Jacob Bachmeier
Big Sky 55+ held a remote conference Monday regarding the American Rescue Plan, a $1.9 trillion relief and economic stimulus package for Americans dealing with the finical hardships of the pandemic proposed by the Biden Administration. The meeting was lead by Big Sky 55+ Program Director Jacob Bachmeier, a former state legislator and chair of the Hill County Democrats, who said the organization seeks to advocate for the political interests of older Montanans. At the conference, Montana Budget and Policy Center Analyst Jackie Semmens talked about the American Rescue Plan and the problems i.
A Montana state lawmaker who has been in the Capitol during the first four days of the Legislative session has tested positive for COVID-19.
State Rep. David Bedey, a Republican from Hamilton, tested positive and is quarantining away from the Capitol, according to a statement late Thursday from Sen. Jason Ellsworth, the presumptive chair of the COVID-19 response panel that is set to hold its first meeting Friday.
The Legislature convened Monday. The session is being held under a hybrid model with remote participation because of the pandemic, though nearly all of the 98 Republicans out of the 150 lawmakers have been in the building all week. Some Democrats are attending in person, while others are participating over online platforms.