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An employer classified under the Information industry file 2 H-1B petitions in Montana throughout 2024

By Big Sky Times | Mar 24, 2025

In 2024, two H-1B petitions were filed by an employer classified under the Information 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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Coalition supports Trump's efforts against Venezuelan gang

By Big Sky Times | Mar 21, 2025

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen has joined a coalition of 26 attorneys general in support of President Donald J. Trump's initiative to deport members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua (TdA).

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Montana collects $573 million in individual income tax revenue in Q4, 2023

By Big Sky Times | Mar 19, 2025

Individual income taxes in Montana reached $573 million in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Montana sees 1 H-1B petition from employers classified under the Public Administration industry during 2024

By Big Sky Times | Mar 17, 2025

In 2024, one H-1B petition were filed by an employer classified under the Public Administration 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 Legislature reaches midway point; key bills progress

By Big Sky Times | Mar 15, 2025

The Montana Legislature has reached the midpoint of its 2025 session, with March 7 marking the deadline for all General Bills to pass through their originating chamber.

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Montana Wheat and Barley Committee announces spring board meeting

By Big Sky Times | Mar 15, 2025

The Montana Wheat and Barley Committee (MWBC) has announced its upcoming Spring Board Meeting, scheduled for Tuesday, March 25, 2025.

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Montana ranks 32nd highest in U.S. for per capita government transfer income at $11,163 in 2022

By Big Sky Times | Mar 13, 2025

In 2022, residents of Montana received an average of $11,163 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 20th lowest in the nation.

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Montana ranks 25th highest in the U.S. for government transfer dependency at 18.3% in 2022

By Big Sky Times | Mar 12, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 18.3% of income in Montana—ranking it the 25th most dependent among U.S. states.

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Flathead County contractor agrees to restitution after scam investigation

By Big Sky Times | Mar 12, 2025

The Montana Department of Justice’s Office of Consumer Protection (OCP) has reached an agreement with a Flathead County contractor who will pay $200,000 to victims affected by his fraudulent activities.

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Montana responds to rise in small business uncertainty amid optimism index changes

By Big Sky Times | Mar 11, 2025

The latest Small Business Optimism Index, released by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), has shown a continued positive trend, marking the fourth consecutive month above its 51-year average of 98.

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H-1B Insights: Employers classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry file 44 petitions in Montana throughout 2024

By Big Sky Times | Mar 10, 2025

In 2024, 44 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 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 invests $700K in family peer support expansion

By Big Sky Times | Mar 10, 2025

Governor Greg Gianforte has announced a $700,000 investment aimed at expanding peer support services for families and caregivers of youth with serious emotional disturbances in Montana.

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

By Big Sky Times | Mar 6, 2025

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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State attorneys general urge Congress to ban AI software linked to China

By Big Sky Times | Mar 6, 2025

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen has taken the lead in a coalition of 21 state attorneys general, urging Congress to pass legislation that would prohibit the use of DeepSeek, an artificial intelligence platform linked to the Chinese...

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Montana NFIB comments on weakening job creation amid fragile economic recovery

By Big Sky Times | Mar 6, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) released its latest Jobs Report, indicating a decline in job creation for February.

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Montana opens submissions for student law enforcement appreciation poster contest

By Big Sky Times | Mar 5, 2025

Submissions are now open for the 2025 Montana Law Enforcement Appreciation Poster Contest, as announced by Attorney General Austin Knudsen.

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Montana bans China-based AI platform over security concerns

By Big Sky Times | Mar 4, 2025

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen has prohibited the use of DeepSeek, a China-based artificial intelligence platform, on all devices within the Montana Department of Justice (MTDOJ).

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Employers classified under the Finance and Insurance industry file 5 H-1B petitions in Montana throughout 2024

By Big Sky Times | Mar 3, 2025

Employers classified under the Finance and Insurance industry based in Montana submitted five H-1B petitions 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: Residents received $2.42 billion per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By Big Sky Times | Mar 3, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 3.5% of income in Montana, providing an average of $2,159 per capita to residents.

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Agriculture Development Council to review grant applications in March meeting

By Big Sky Times | Mar 3, 2025

The Agriculture Development Council is scheduled to convene on March 4 and 5, 2025, in Helena, Montana.