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Average cost of college education in Montana rises for students in 2022-23 school year

By Big Sky Times | Oct 15, 2024

College tuition fees rose 3.4% in Montana in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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Gianforte celebrates disability mentoring week with Montana students

By Big Sky Times | Oct 15, 2024

Governor Greg Gianforte joined the Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) Director Charlie Brereton to mark Disability Mentoring Week. The event took place on October 15, coinciding with National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), which emphasizes equal job opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

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Montana awards grants for innovative health projects

By Big Sky Times | Oct 15, 2024

The recipients of the 2024 Call for Proposals grants have been announced, focusing on innovative projects aimed at enhancing health and well-being in Montana. The annual call for proposals plays a crucial role in understanding new needs and partners throughout the state, occasionally leading to support for new statewide initiatives.

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Montana health officials urge preparation for respiratory illnesses this fall

By Big Sky Times | Oct 15, 2024

As Montana approaches the colder months, the Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) is advising residents to prepare for the upcoming respiratory illness season. The department emphasizes precautions against COVID-19, influenza, pneumococcal pneumonia, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).

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Higher property tax revenue in Montana during Q2

By Big Sky Times | Oct 14, 2024

The second quarter brought in $222 million in property tax revenue for Montana, a 181% increase from the first quarter, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Montana Healthcare Foundation acknowledges Caring for Montanans' vital role

By Big Sky Times | Oct 14, 2024

The Montana Healthcare Foundation (MTHF) has expressed gratitude towards Caring for Montanans (CFM), acknowledging its role in MTHF's establishment and growth over the past decade. The foundation was created in 2013 following the sale of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana (BCBS-MT) to Health Care Services Corporation. According to state law, assets from such a conversion are transferred to a charitable trust benefiting Montanans.

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VA Purchase Loans in Montana average $438,625 for Q3

By Big Sky Times | Oct 13, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Montana in the third quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $438,625, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Which type of Montana companies were inspected the most by FDA in Q3?

By Big Sky Times | Oct 11, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted four inspections at four Food and Cosmetics companies from Montana in the third quarter of 2024.

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VA home loan amount averages $422,956 in Montana for Q3

By Big Sky Times | Oct 10, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in Montana during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $422,956, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Montana average $406,266 for Q3

By Big Sky Times | Oct 7, 2024

The VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Montana for the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024 averaged $406,266, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Montana celebrates National Disability Employment Awareness Month with mentoring initiative

By Big Sky Times | Oct 7, 2024

October marks National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), and this year's theme, "Access to Good Jobs for All," emphasizes the Department of Public Health and Human Services’ (DPHHS) dedication to providing equal career opportunities for individuals with disabilities. In celebration of NDEAM, DPHHS is organizing Disability Mentoring Week from October 14-18. This event aims to facilitate partnerships between Montana businesses and DPHHS to offer career exploration and mentoring opportunities for youth with disabilities.

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

By Big Sky Times | Oct 6, 2024

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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VA Purchase Loans in Montana average $408,451 for Q2

By Big Sky Times | Oct 4, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Montana in the second quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $408,451, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Montana ranks 18th in average VA home loan amount in 2023

By Big Sky Times | Oct 3, 2024

With $384,562 in issued loans, Montana ranked 18th for the average amount of a VA home loan in 2023, according to figures provided by the Veteran Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Montana emphasizes importance of early breast cancer detection during awareness month

By Big Sky Times | Oct 3, 2024

The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has highlighted the prevalence of breast cancer among women in Montana, noting that it accounts for 33% of new cancer diagnoses each year. Breast cancer occurs when cells in the breast grow uncontrollably and can spread to other parts of the body.

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FDA Inspection: What type of Montana companies were under most scrutiny during September?

By Big Sky Times | Oct 1, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Food and Cosmetics company from Montana in September.

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Montana honors centenarians at Governor's Conference on Aging

By Big Sky Times | Oct 1, 2024

Montana centenarians were celebrated at a special luncheon held in Billings as part of the 55th annual Governor’s Conference on Aging. The event took place at the Billings Hotel and Convention Center, where attendees gathered to honor these individuals for their contributions and inspiration.

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

By Big Sky Times | Sep 30, 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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Gianforte receives final report from behavioral health commission

By Big Sky Times | Sep 30, 2024

Governor Greg Gianforte has received the final report from the Behavioral Health System for Future Generations (BHSFG) Commission, which contains recommendations to reform and improve Montana's behavioral health (BH) and developmental disabilities (DD) services systems.

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Montana man pleads guilty to possessing child sexual abuse material

By Big Sky Times | Sep 30, 2024

A Montana man has pleaded guilty to one count of sexual abuse of children after authorities discovered child sexual abuse material on his cell phone. The plea was entered in Hill County District Court, as announced by Attorney General Austin Knudsen.