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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.

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Montana sees less property tax revenue in Q3 2024

By Big Sky Times | Jan 7, 2025

The third quarter of 2024 brought in $23 million in property tax revenue for Montana, an 89.6% decrease from the second quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Lower individual income tax revenue in Montana during Q3 2024

By Big Sky Times | Jan 6, 2025

The third quarter of 2024 brought in $491 million in individual income tax revenue for Montana, a 25.8% decrease from the second quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Analysis: Montana one of 25 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports

By Big Sky Times | Jan 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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In Montana, 157 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”

By Big Sky Times | Jan 1, 2025

Montana registered 157 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).

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Montana receives 8 EDA grants totaling $1,509,000 for public works in 2023

By Big Sky Times | Dec 27, 2024

Montana received eight grants totaling $1,509,000 for public works in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.

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Montana receives 2 EDA grants totaling $268,800 for technical assistance in 2023

By Big Sky Times | Dec 26, 2024

Montana received two grants totaling $268,800 for technical assistance in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.

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Bozeman unveils remodeled family visitation room supported by local partners

By Big Sky Times | Dec 23, 2024

Officials from the Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS), Chabad Lubavitch of Montana, and various community partners have unveiled a newly remodeled family visitation room at the Bozeman Child and Family Services Division office.

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Montana DPHHS urges Medicaid providers to update enrollment by December deadline

By Big Sky Times | Dec 20, 2024

Montana's Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) is urging Medicaid providers to update their enrollment information by December 31, 2024.

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Montana DPHHS streamlines access to WIC program

By Big Sky Times | Dec 13, 2024

The Department of Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has introduced new guidelines to enhance access to the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program for families benefiting from the traditional Best Beginnings Child Care Scholarship.

FOIA Request Sent to Montana State Board of Education Regarding Instructional Mandates for State K-12 Schools on December 10, 2024

By Big Sky Times | Dec 10, 2024

FOIA Request to Montana State Board of Education Regarding Instructional Mandates for State K-12 Schools on December 10, 2024.

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Analysis: Montana one of 25 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports

By Big Sky Times | Dec 6, 2024

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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Montana's license tax revenue down 3.7% in Q2 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Big Sky Times | Dec 2, 2024

Montana collected $180 million in license taxes during the second quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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In Montana, 143 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”

By Big Sky Times | Dec 1, 2024

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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Montana's Q2 individual income tax revenue up 24.7% from previous quarter

By Big Sky Times | Dec 1, 2024

The second quarter of 2024 brought in $662 million in individual income tax revenue for Montana, a 24.7% increase from the first quarter, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Tax Revenue Analysis: Montana collects $237 million in sales and gross receipt tax during Q4 2023

By Big Sky Times | Nov 30, 2024

Montana collected $237 million in tax and gross receipts, a 44.5% increase from the third quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau