Big Sky 55+ panel discusses American Rescue Plan, new Legislature

Big Sky 55+ held a remote conference Monday regarding the American Rescue Plan, a $1.9 trillion relief and economic stimulus package for Americans dealing with the finical hardships of the pandemic proposed by the Biden Administration.

The meeting was lead by Big Sky 55+ Program Director Jacob Bachmeier, a former state legislator and chair of the Hill County Democrats, who said the organization seeks to advocate for the political interests of older Montanans.

At the conference, Montana Budget and Policy Center Analyst Jackie Semmens talked about the American Rescue Plan and the problems i...