Montana ranked 13th lowest in the U.S. for average income in 2021
Montana ranked 13th lowest for average annual earnings per resident among U.S. states, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Census Bureau: More men than women in Montana in 2021
Of the 1,077,978 people living in Montana in 2021, 49.4% (532,307) were women and 50.6% (545,671) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by Big Sky Times.
- 4% of citizens in Montana unemployed in 2021
- Census Bureau: 78.4% of people in Montana were old enough to vote in 2021
- Census Bureau: 4.5% of people in Montana identified as multiracial in 2021
- Gianforte" 'There’s no more important role in life than being a parent'
- Gianforte: 'Montana has shared a strong bond with Taiwan, forged through educational exchanges, the trade of our high quality commodities, and our shared values of freedom and free enterprise'
Montana Governor: 'I look forward to the innovative ideas and continued leadership of our task force members'
In line with the information provided in an official press release, Governor Greg Gianforte recently reconvened Montana's Housing Task Force in Helena. The move follows what has been a momentous legislative period focused on pro-housing reforms in the state, according to the press release from Oct. 17, 2023. The governor commended the bipartisan task force for its groundbreaking proposals aimed at boosting the availability of affordable housing in Montana. He also urged the group to continue its work in presenting further recommendations.
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Montana Attorney General signs letter to Biden, Mayorkas ‘supporting Texas’s efforts to secure the border’
Attorney General of Montana Austin Knudsen (R) joined more than two dozen state attorneys general in signing a letter to President Joe Biden and Homeland Security Security Aljandro Mayorkas in support of “Governor Abbott’s efforts to secure our border.”
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Gov. Gianforte appoints new commissioner of Department of Labor and Industry: 'I look forward to partnering with her to build a stronger future for our state'
On Aug. 10, Gov. Greg Gianforte named Sarah Swanson as the new commissioner to helm the Montana Department of Labor and Industry (DLI). Swanson was previously Director of Strategic Engagement for DLI, where she was responsible for connecting education and workforce needs.
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Gen. Thomas Bussiere: 'These measures will stay in place until I am satisfied that we are providing our missile community with a safe and clean work environment'
Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) is taking measures to tackle hazardous PCBs at Malmstrom AFB, Montana, after the Missile Community Cancer Study reveals rising health concerns, according to an Aug. 7 press release. Other bases, including Minot AFB in North Dakota, also show troubling signs.
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Analysis: Montana ranked #36 for gun sales in 2022
Montana ranked #36 for guns sales in 2022, with an estimated 134,139 guns sold, according to federal data compiled in a new report by SafeHome.org.
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ACRU’s West: Montana policy on affirmative action 'systematically racist'
Montana's policy of allowing affirmative action in areas such as public education and public employment reflects a philosophy that's "systematically racist," the executive director of the American Constitutional Rights Union (ACRU) said.
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Reps. Rosendale, Zinke vote to strike down Biden administration’s ‘pistol-brace rule’
Republican Reps. Matthew Rosendale Sr. and Ryan Zinka voted for a resolution last week to repeal a new Biden administration rule that critics say is “unconstitutional” and “onerous” in the way it regulates the ownership of stabilizing pistol braces.
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Beartooth Ranger District has closed the Greenough Lake and Parkside Trail due to aggressive bear activity
The Beartooth Ranger District closed the Greenough Lake and Parkside Trail area on May 8 due to complaints of aggressive bear activity, according to NBC Montana.
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A 19-year-old man was discovered alive after going missing for days in Glacier National Park
There is additional information available about the 19-year-old man who was located alive and "responsive" in Glacier National Park on May 8, after having been reported missing the day before, according to 7 KZBK Bozeman.
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Shed antler hunters kicked off the opening of Montana's Wildlife Management Areas
Shed antler hunters got the ball rolling on the opening of Montana's Wildlife Management Areas on May 15, according to NBC Montana.
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The North Valley Food Bank in Whitefish received a $25,000 grant from the First Interstate Bank
Last week, the North Valley Food Bank received a $25,000 grant from the First Interstate Bank, according to NBC Montana.