5 H-1B petitions filed by Manufacturing employers classified under the Manufacturing industry in Montana in 2024
In 2024, five H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Manufacturing industry located in Montana, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
Analysis: Montana one of 25 states banning 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.
House advances state budget while Senate amendments and approvals await
The House of Representatives passed HB 2, the state budget, with a bipartisan vote of 60 to 40.
- Small businesses report hiring challenges, particularly in construction and transportation sectors
- EDA awards over $1 million in grants for economic development projects in Montana in 2023
- Montana Highway Patrol incident involves deceased suspect with explosives warrant
- Montana ranks 51 among U.S. states for teacher starting salary
- Montanans urged to honor direct care workers during April recognition month
Attorneys general urge Trump Administration to address drug trafficking vulnerabilities
Attorney General Austin Knudsen, along with a coalition of 25 attorneys general, has requested the Trump Administration to address a loophole that facilitates the entry of fentanyl into the United States.
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Kalispell man sentenced for homicide of homeless man
A Kalispell man has been sentenced to 50 years in the Montana State Prison for the deliberate homicide of a homeless man, with 10 years of the sentence suspended, according to Attorney General Austin Knudsen.
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How many H-1B petitions were made by Montana employers classified under the Health Care and Social Assistance industry during 2024?
In 2024, 51 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Health Care and Social Assistance 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 DPHHS to honor centenarians at 56th Governor's Conference on Aging
The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) will recognize Montana centenarians in September during the 56th annual Governor’s Conference on Aging.
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Montana drug trafficker sentenced to nine years after DCI investigation
A former resident of Beaverhead County, Owen David James, has been sentenced to 108 months in federal prison.
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Montana introduces new legislation affecting small business operations
State Director Ronda Wiggers provided an update from Helena on recent legislative activities concerning small businesses.
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Wells Fargo drops net-zero policy after investigation by Montana Attorney General
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen announced the closure of his investigation into Wells Fargo's potential deceptive trade practices connected to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) policies.
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Montana legislation considers raising business equipment tax exemption
The Montana Legislature is reviewing Senate Bill 322, which proposes an increase in the business equipment tax exemption, changing it from $1 million to $3 million.
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How many H-1B petitions made by Montana employers were approved during 2024?
In 2024, 97.6% of H-1B petitions filed by employers in Montana were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
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Regional conference addresses human trafficking challenges in Montana
Attorney General Austin Knudsen is set to host the 2025 Greater Rockies Immersive Training (GRIT) Conference in Bozeman, Montana from April 28 to 30.
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Montana saw 9.6% increase in transfer dependency percentage between 1970 and 2022
In 2022, government transfers contributed 18.3% of income in Montana. How does this compare to historical figures?
