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The Whitehall School District is threatening the Jefferson County Health Board with legal action if it does not allow for a hearing and public comment on the recently enacted county-wide mask requirement. The letter, dated March 2 and from the districtâs attorney, accuses the Health Board of violating Montanaâs open meeting laws and the statute that requires a public notice and hearing before taking action on a health directive issued by a health board. Jefferson Countyâs mask requirement was issued Friday, Feb. 19 and was effective the same day. The details are similar to the state-wide mask mandate issued by former Gov. Steve Bullock, but that was rescinded in February by Gov. Greg Gianforte after he took office. ....
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