Gov. Gianforte's changes to vaccine distribution plan draw criticism

Gov. Greg Gianforte, in the first press conference of his term, announced changes to the state's vaccine distribution program, expanding Phase 1B to include Montanans older the age of 70 - it previously was 75 - and adding people older than 16 with underlying health conditions - previously scheduled for the next phase of vaccinations - but bumping front-line essential workers, such as teachers, first responders and grocery store employees, along with those in congregate care and correctional facilities, to a later phase unless they have underlying health conditions.

Native Americans are still...