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The House has approved a proposal to eliminate $700 million in already-approved funding for public media. If enacted, it would strip essential services and could force rural stations off the air. The Senate will take up the bill next.

Tuberculosis case reported in Flathead County

A tuberculosis case has been reported in Flathead County. Local health officials say there is no risk to the public.

The Flathead City-County Health Department says a person who recently moved to the state was exposed outside of Montana. All close contacts have been notified and have received treatment.

The infected individual was in isolation for the required amount of time and is no longer considered infectious.

Montana reports a handful of tuberculosis cases every year.

Aaron joined the MTPR team in 2019. He reports on all things in northwest Montana and statewide health care.

aaron@mtpr.org or call/text at 612-799-1269
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