Analysis: Montana among 25 states that ban boys from playing girls’ high school sports
As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Big Sky Times shows that Montana is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls’ high school sports.
Demetrius Fassas receives Mignon Waterman Award for contributions to addiction recovery
Demetrius Fassas, the Executive Director of Butte SPIRIT Homes (BSH), has been honored with the 2024 Mignon Waterman Award.
In Montana, 143 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”
Montana registered 143 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).
- VA provides 368 home purchase loans in Montana in Q3
- Montana authorities arrest eight in human trafficking operation
- Red Lodge man receives 20-year sentence for assaulting infant
- Montana sues TikTok over alleged harm and deception targeting youth
- Attorney general issues opinion on voter eligibility of felons at state hospital
Montana legislators visit new autism facility site supported by state grant
Rep. Courtenay Sprunger, Sen. Shane Morigeau, Sen. Mike Cuffe, and Lindsey Carter from the DPHHS Developmental Disability Program visited the site of Jake’s Farm in the Dell on October 21. The facility is being constructed with the help of a $400,000 state grant and will cater to adults with severe autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities.
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VA provides 509 home loans in Montana totaling $215.3 million in Q3
The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 509 home loans totaling $215.3 million in Montana during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.
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Montana receives $19.9 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q3
The VA issued 49 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Montana during the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
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Montana experiences higher inflation rate than national average as of September 2024
As of September 2024, Montana experienced a 22.1% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.5% increase.
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Attorneys general challenge Biden-Harris administration's new immigration rule
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen has spearheaded a coalition of seven attorneys general in submitting an amicus brief supporting a lawsuit against a rule from the Biden-Harris administration. The rule, known as "Parole-in-Place" (PIP), permits illegal immigrants to stay in the United States with potential employment opportunities and access to public benefits. The brief was filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas.
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Average cost of college education in Montana rises for students in 2022-23 school year
College tuition fees rose 3.4% in Montana in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
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Gianforte celebrates disability mentoring week with Montana students
Governor Greg Gianforte joined the Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) Director Charlie Brereton to mark Disability Mentoring Week. The event took place on October 15, coinciding with National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), which emphasizes equal job opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
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Montana awards grants for innovative health projects
The recipients of the 2024 Call for Proposals grants have been announced, focusing on innovative projects aimed at enhancing health and well-being in Montana. The annual call for proposals plays a crucial role in understanding new needs and partners throughout the state, occasionally leading to support for new statewide initiatives.
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Montana health officials urge preparation for respiratory illnesses this fall
As Montana approaches the colder months, the Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) is advising residents to prepare for the upcoming respiratory illness season. The department emphasizes precautions against COVID-19, influenza, pneumococcal pneumonia, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
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Higher property tax revenue in Montana during Q2
The second quarter brought in $222 million in property tax revenue for Montana, a 181% increase from the first quarter, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.
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Montana Healthcare Foundation acknowledges Caring for Montanans' vital role
The Montana Healthcare Foundation (MTHF) has expressed gratitude towards Caring for Montanans (CFM), acknowledging its role in MTHF's establishment and growth over the past decade. The foundation was created in 2013 following the sale of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana (BCBS-MT) to Health Care Services Corporation. According to state law, assets from such a conversion are transferred to a charitable trust benefiting Montanans.
