Strict COVID-19 guidelines could mean less stimulus money

HELENA (AP) — As Montana lawmakers decide how to allocate millions of dollars in American Rescue Plan Act money, some Republicans are looking at ways to reduce the federal stimulus funds awarded to local governments, Native American tribes and schools that have stricter COVID-19 guidelines than the state.

A "significant portion" of Republican lawmakers "are concerned that part of the challenge will be a resistance to open up the economy fast enough," Republican Rep...