Children’s health issues topic of legislative discussion

Children's health issues topic of legislative discussion

Representatives of local agencies — and of the local legislative delegation — heard a summary of what is expected to happen with children's health issues at the next Montana Legislature.

"This is a very challenging Legislature we are heading into," said Steve Yeakel, executive director of the Montana Council for Maternal and Child Health.

The council sponsored the meeting, the 15th of 17 across the state, to present what it sees as major agenda items for the next Legislature and to hear ideas from people on what they want the Legislature...