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Montana Halts Behavioral Health Facility Amid Leadership Disputes

8/21/2025

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Montana officials halted plans for a new behavioral health facility in Billings due to disagreements between the Legislature and Governor Greg Gianforte's administration.
The Board of Investments seeks clarity on the facility's type, target population, and investment status.
Local leaders are frustrated by a lack of information and the community's burden of social services.
Legislators allocated $26.5 million to reduce the waitlist for mental health services.

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Montana officials halted plans for a new behavioral health facility in Billings due to disagreements between the Legislature and Governor Greg Gianforte's administration.
The Board of Investments seeks clarity on the facility's type, target population, and investment status.
Local leaders are frustrated by a lack of information and the community's burden of social services.
Legislators allocated $26.5 million to reduce the waitlist for mental health services.