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Biden approves disaster declaration in Missoula and Powell Counties

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President Joe Biden has approved a disaster declaration in Missoula and Powell Counties following July’s major wind storm. Gov. Greg Gianforte requested the declaration nearly two weeks ago. Its approval means state and local governments and some private nonprofits will have access to federal money to aid recovery. Gianforte in his request letter said the storm had caused nearly $4 million in damage.

Austin graduated from the University of Montana’s journalism program in May 2022. He came to MTPR as an evening newscast intern that summer, and jumped at the chance to join full-time as the station’s morning voice in Fall 2022.

He is best reached by emailing austin.amestoy@umt.edu.
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