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Kalispell entrepreneur advocates for permanent extension of small business tax deduction

By Big Sky Times | Feb 21, 2025

Angela Zuba, a small business owner from Kalispell, has joined other entrepreneurs in Washington, D.C., to advocate for the continuation of the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction.

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Montana small business group thanks Jacobsen for opposing Corporate Transparency Act

By Big Sky Times | Feb 20, 2025

Montana's largest small business association has expressed gratitude to Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen for her involvement in a collective effort against the Corporate Transparency Act.

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Montana Wildlife Federation calls on legislators to protect federal workforce amid terminations

By Big Sky Times | Feb 20, 2025

Earlier this month, the Montana Wildlife Federation (MWF) addressed a letter to the state's federal delegation, expressing significant concern for federal workers who provide essential services in wildlife management, habitat conservation, and...

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How many H-1B petitions were made by Montana employers classified under the Other Services (except Public Administration) industry during 2024?

By Big Sky Times | Feb 17, 2025

Employers classified under the Other Services (except Public Administration) industry based in Montana submitted one H-1B petition 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 officials urge flu vaccinations amid widespread activity

By Big Sky Times | Feb 11, 2025

State health officials in Montana are urging residents to take preventive measures against influenza as the state experiences widespread flu activity.

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Small business optimism index remains above historical average despite recent dip

By Big Sky Times | Feb 11, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has released its latest Small Business Optimism Index, revealing a slight decline in the positive outlook among small business owners across America.

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NFIB tracks legislative measures impacting small businesses in Montana

By Big Sky Times | Feb 10, 2025

The Senate spent much of the past week engaged in ethics hearings and a floor debate, with State Director Ronda Wiggers reporting from Helena.

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Analysis: Montana among 25 states that ban boys from playing girls’ high school sports

By Big Sky Times | Feb 6, 2025

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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NFIB reports ongoing hiring challenges among small businesses

By Big Sky Times | Feb 6, 2025

NFIB's latest Jobs Report indicates that over a third of small business owners are still struggling to fill open positions.

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Montana inflation rate outpaces national average as of December 2024

By Big Sky Times | Feb 5, 2025

As of December 2024, Montana experienced a 21.8% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.7% increase.

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Consumption advisory issued for specific fish from Yellowstone River

By Big Sky Times | Feb 4, 2025

The Fish Consumption Advisory Board (FCAB) has updated its advisory for fish consumption from the Yellowstone River.

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Unemployment insurance and workers' comp bills gain traction in Montana legislature

By Big Sky Times | Feb 2, 2025

The legislative week in Helena has seen several bills supported by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) make progress.

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Montana legislature progresses as lawmakers tackle bills affecting unemployment benefits and taxation

By Big Sky Times | Jan 26, 2025

The Montana legislative session is progressing into its third week, with a sense of normalcy returning after an initially chaotic start.

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Montana invests $4M to boost healthcare workforce through new educational programs

By Big Sky Times | Jan 22, 2025

Governor Greg Gianforte has announced a $4 million investment aimed at addressing health care workforce shortages in Montana.

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Montana Legislature tackles property taxes and business regulations

By Big Sky Times | Jan 21, 2025

Week two of the legislative session concluded amid ongoing turmoil, echoing the disarray that marked its commencement.

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Montana reports show benefits of continued Medicaid expansion

By Big Sky Times | Jan 15, 2025

The Montana Healthcare Foundation has released three new reports examining the impact of Medicaid expansion in the state.

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Small business optimism reaches highest level since 1983

By Big Sky Times | Jan 14, 2025

The latest Small Business Optimism Index from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) suggests a significant shift in sentiment among small business owners.

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Montana legislative session begins amid rule changes and new proposals

By Big Sky Times | Jan 12, 2025

The 2025 legislative session commenced with significant discord as nine Republican senators aligned with the Democrat caucus to reject existing Senate rules.

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2023: Montana ranks 40th nationwide for total received in EDA grants, at $1,777,800

By Big Sky Times | Jan 9, 2025

In 2023, Montana received $1,777,800 in EDA grants for economic development projects, ranking 40th nationwide, according to the US Economic Development Administration (EDA).

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Montana reacts as NFIB report highlights employee hiring challenges

By Big Sky Times | Jan 9, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has released its latest monthly Jobs Report, highlighting ongoing challenges for small business owners in finding employees.