Coalition supports Trump's efforts against Venezuelan gang
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen has joined a coalition of 26 attorneys general in support of President Donald J. Trump's initiative to deport members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua (TdA).
Montana collects $573 million in individual income tax revenue in Q4, 2023
Individual income taxes in Montana reached $573 million in the fourth quarter of 2023.
Montana sees 1 H-1B petition from employers classified under the Public Administration industry during 2024
In 2024, one H-1B petition were filed by an employer classified under the Public Administration industry located in Montana, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
- Montana Legislature reaches midway point; key bills progress
- Montana Wheat and Barley Committee announces spring board meeting
- Montana ranks 32nd highest in U.S. for per capita government transfer income at $11,163 in 2022
- Montana ranks 25th highest in the U.S. for government transfer dependency at 18.3% in 2022
- Flathead County contractor agrees to restitution after scam investigation
Montana responds to rise in small business uncertainty amid optimism index changes
The latest Small Business Optimism Index, released by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), has shown a continued positive trend, marking the fourth consecutive month above its 51-year average of 98.
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H-1B Insights: Employers classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry file 44 petitions in Montana throughout 2024
In 2024, 44 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry located in Montana, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
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Montana invests $700K in family peer support expansion
Governor Greg Gianforte has announced a $700,000 investment aimed at expanding peer support services for families and caregivers of youth with serious emotional disturbances in Montana.
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Analysis: Montana among 25 states that ban boys from playing girls’ high school sports
An analysis by Big Sky Times shows that, following President Biden's new Title IX protections in April 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” Montana is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls' high school sports.
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State attorneys general urge Congress to ban AI software linked to China
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen has taken the lead in a coalition of 21 state attorneys general, urging Congress to pass legislation that would prohibit the use of DeepSeek, an artificial intelligence platform linked to the Chinese...
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Montana NFIB comments on weakening job creation amid fragile economic recovery
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) released its latest Jobs Report, indicating a decline in job creation for February.
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Montana opens submissions for student law enforcement appreciation poster contest
Submissions are now open for the 2025 Montana Law Enforcement Appreciation Poster Contest, as announced by Attorney General Austin Knudsen.
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Montana bans China-based AI platform over security concerns
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen has prohibited the use of DeepSeek, a China-based artificial intelligence platform, on all devices within the Montana Department of Justice (MTDOJ).
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Employers classified under the Finance and Insurance industry file 5 H-1B petitions in Montana throughout 2024
Employers classified under the Finance and Insurance industry based in Montana submitted five H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
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Montana: Residents received $2.42 billion per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022
In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 3.5% of income in Montana, providing an average of $2,159 per capita to residents.
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Agriculture Development Council to review grant applications in March meeting
The Agriculture Development Council is scheduled to convene on March 4 and 5, 2025, in Helena, Montana.
