Legislative Update: HB 701
As of “press time” HB701, the governor’s marijuana bill, has passed both the house and senate with amendments concurred and is headed to Governor Gianforte’s desk. He still has the authority to line-item veto items, so this is just a very high overview of what ended up in the bill. Keep in mind this is …
Alcohol Awareness Month in Madison County
Madison County Prevention Specialists collaborated with the DUI Task Force to sponsor a T-shirt and poster contest at Twin Bridges High School, Sheridan High School and Ennis Junior High School for April Alcohol Awareness Month. The students were to create a poster about alcohol prevention. First, second, and third places were awarded. First place students …
Rosebud County Purchases Reader Boards
Through the local coalition, Prevention Specialist Susan Treible worked closely with Public Health and local Emergency Services to bring information to the community of Forsyth (the county seat) and Rosebud County. This was especially important during Covid-19. 75% of the funds for three digital reader boards was provided by a grant through the health department, …
Contractor Corner: Alliance For Youth, Northcentral Region
For this month’s Contractor Corner, we are highlighting the North Central Regional Contractor, Alliance For Youth. Kristy Pontet-Stroop is the Executive Director. How and when did Alliance For Youth get started in business and start in Prevention? In 1986, a group of concerned community citizens formed the Making the Grade Task Force to address …
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