Lawmakers heard hours of testimony Friday about critically low staffing levels at Montana State Hospital, the state’s only public psychiatric facility, in a tense hearing with state health officials, workforce representatives and patient advocates.
Author Archives: Mara Silvers
Mara covers Montana’s social welfare, criminal justice and legal systems. She also tracks policy and social issues that affect LGBTQ+ people. Prior to joining Montana Free Press, Mara worked at Slate and WNYC, where she focused on radio and podcasts. She got her start in audio journalism as an intern at Montana Public Radio. Contact Mara at msilvers@montanafreepress.org, 406-465-3386 ext. 3, and follow her on Twitter.
