Alaska VDC Program

For veterans, getting long-term caregiver assistance can sometimes be a challenging task, particularly in Southeast Alaska’s widespread small communities. Even if family members are able to provide that aid, it can sometimes be a part- or full-time job. A program run by Southeast Alaska Independent Living is aiming to give veterans a more precise control

Montana History Today

When and how did Montana became a state? Montana was admitted to the Union (became a state) on November 9, 1889, by presidential proclamation, the 41st state. Prior to becoming a state Congress made Montana a territory (a part of the U.S. not included within any state but organized with a separate legislature) in May 1864.