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.
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.
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.
- Average cost of college education in Montana rises for students in 2022-23 school year
- Gianforte celebrates disability mentoring week with Montana students
- Montana awards grants for innovative health projects
- Montana health officials urge preparation for respiratory illnesses this fall
- Higher property tax revenue in Montana during Q2
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.
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Montana celebrates National Disability Employment Awareness Month with mentoring initiative
October marks National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), and this year's theme, "Access to Good Jobs for All," emphasizes the Department of Public Health and Human Services’ (DPHHS) dedication to providing equal career opportunities for individuals with disabilities. In celebration of NDEAM, DPHHS is organizing Disability Mentoring Week from October 14-18. This event aims to facilitate partnerships between Montana businesses and DPHHS to offer career exploration and mentoring opportunities for youth with disabilities.
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Analysis: Montana one of 25 states banning 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.
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Montana emphasizes importance of early breast cancer detection during awareness month
The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has highlighted the prevalence of breast cancer among women in Montana, noting that it accounts for 33% of new cancer diagnoses each year. Breast cancer occurs when cells in the breast grow uncontrollably and can spread to other parts of the body.
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Montana honors centenarians at Governor's Conference on Aging
Montana centenarians were celebrated at a special luncheon held in Billings as part of the 55th annual Governor’s Conference on Aging. The event took place at the Billings Hotel and Convention Center, where attendees gathered to honor these individuals for their contributions and inspiration.
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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.
