Gov. Greg Gianforte laid out his vision for Montana's future in his first State of the State speech, given to the Montana Legislature Thursday evening, where he announced his support for a number of bills currently making their way through the legislature.

Gianforte said addressing the fallout of COVID-19 pandemic was the primary focus of his administration, including the economic downturn the state has taken in its wake.

He said the state mourns the loss of more than 1,200 Montanans as well as an untold number of businesses that suffered economically, economic problems he said were the...