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.
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.
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.
- Montana Healthcare Foundation acknowledges Caring for Montanans' vital role
- Montana celebrates National Disability Employment Awareness Month with mentoring initiative
- Analysis: Montana one of 25 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports
- Montana emphasizes importance of early breast cancer detection during awareness month
- Montana honors centenarians at Governor's Conference on Aging
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).
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Gianforte receives final report from behavioral health commission
Governor Greg Gianforte has received the final report from the Behavioral Health System for Future Generations (BHSFG) Commission, which contains recommendations to reform and improve Montana's behavioral health (BH) and developmental disabilities (DD) services systems.
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Montana man pleads guilty to possessing child sexual abuse material
A Montana man has pleaded guilty to one count of sexual abuse of children after authorities discovered child sexual abuse material on his cell phone. The plea was entered in Hill County District Court, as announced by Attorney General Austin Knudsen.
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VA provides 358 home loans in Montana totaling $142.1 million in Q2
The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 358 home loans totaling $142.1 million in Montana during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.
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Senate Candidate Sheehy: 'Illegal immigrant invasion is destroying our country'
U.S. Senate Candidate Tim Sheehy, a GOP candidate in Montana, said that the influx of illegal immigrants is "destroying our country." Sheehy gave his statement to the Big Sky Times on September 20.
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Inflation in Montana outpaces national average as of August 2024
As of August 2024, Montana experienced a 22.1% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.3% increase.
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Gianforte allocates $2.5M for behavioral health in rural Montana
Governor Greg Gianforte has announced a $2.5 million investment to aid rural counties and tribal communities in Montana in addressing behavioral health needs. This funding is part of the $300 million secured by the governor last year to reform Montana’s behavioral health and developmental disabilities services systems, as recommended by the Behavioral Health System for Future Generations (BHSFG) Commission.
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Montana centenarians to be honored at special luncheon in Billings
Montana centenarians will be honored on Tuesday, October 1 at noon in Billings at the Billings Hotel and Convention Center during a special luncheon.
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VA provides 243 home purchase loans in Montana in Q2
There were 243 VA home purchase loans issued in Montana in the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024 totaling $99.3 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
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Montana allocates $3.5 million from J&J settlement to aid child advocacy centers
Attorney General Austin Knudsen announced that the Montana Department of Justice will allocate an additional $3.5 million to support Montana Children's Advocacy Centers (CACs). This funding aims to enhance the care and response for child survivors of crime and abuse across the state. The funds originate from a recent settlement with Johnson & Johnson, resolving allegations that the company sold baby powder containing carcinogenic asbestos.
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Montana highlights National Falls Prevention Week with workshops and resources
The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) is promoting National Falls Prevention Week, which takes place from September 23-27, 2024. This week serves as an opportunity for Montanans to consider factors that increase their risk of falling and actions they can take to mitigate those risks.
