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Montana Governor Halts Mental Hospital Plans Amid Opposition

8/22/2025

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Montana Governor Greg Gianforte paused planning for a new state mental hospital in Billings amid public opposition.
The state has not identified viable sites and has not set a project timeline.
Billings will establish a committee to promote public art, with discussions scheduled for September.

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Montana Governor Greg Gianforte paused planning for a new state mental hospital in Billings amid public opposition.
The state has not identified viable sites and has not set a project timeline.
Billings will establish a committee to promote public art, with discussions scheduled for September.