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News from January 2021

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Montana’s unemployment claims have increased by 99.36 percent since January 2020

By Big Sky Times reports | Jan 29, 2021

Montana ranks 40th on the list of states with the biggest increase in unemployment claims since last week, and 45th in unemployment claims since the COVID-19 pandemic began.

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Congressional Record publishes “ABORTION” in the Senate section on Jan. 28

By Big Sky Times | Jan 28, 2021

“ABORTION“ was published in the Senate section on page S191 on Jan. 28

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Congressional Record publishes “INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS” in the Senate section on Jan. 28

By Big Sky Times | Jan 28, 2021

The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS” on Jan. 28.

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Congressional Record publishes “ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS” in the Senate section on Jan. 28

By Big Sky Times | Jan 28, 2021

The Congressional Record published “ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS” in the Senate section on Jan. 28.

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“SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND SENATE RESOLUTIONS” published by Congressional Record in the Senate section on Jan. 28

By Big Sky Times | Jan 28, 2021

“SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND SENATE RESOLUTIONS“ was published in the Senate section on page S199 on Jan. 28

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Montana COVID-19 restrictions lifted, mask mandate still in place

By Bree Gonzales | Jan 28, 2021

Gov. Greg Gianforte has lifted the restrictions in the state in consideration of the damaging impact it has brought to Montana’s economy.

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Biden rejoins Paris Agreement; Daines and others contest

By Bree Gonzales | Jan 25, 2021

Sen. Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and other Republicans are asking President Joe Biden to submit the Paris Agreement to the Senate for review.

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“FILIBUSTER” published by the Congressional Record in the Senate section on Jan. 21

By Big Sky Times | Jan 21, 2021

The Congressional Record published “FILIBUSTER” in the Senate section on Jan. 21.

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Knudsen: 10 p.m. closure rule defies logic

By Bree Gonzales | Jan 20, 2021

Montana’s Attorney General Austin Knudsen ordered County Attorney Marty Lambert to dismiss the Gallatin City-County Board of Health and Health Officer Matt Kelley v. Rocking R Bar case.

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Social media censorship could backfire

By Bree Gonzales | Jan 18, 2021

The cancellation of social media accounts by Big Tech has been a rising concern in the past few days and might continue in the future. But this argument is no longer new for Alfredo Ortiz.

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Daines call for election commission to audit Nov. 3 election

By Elle Johnson | Jan 10, 2021

An election commission has been requested to review the Nov. 3, 2020 presidential election process by U.S. Sen. Steve Daines.

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Montana ranked 42nd in nation with rental vacancy rate of 3.8% in Q3 2021

By Big Sky Times | Jan 10, 2021

Montana ranked 42nd in the nation in the third quarter with a rental vacancy rate of 3.8 percent, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Montana's pension fund valued at $11.8 million in 2020

By Big Sky Times | Jan 9, 2021

In 2020, Montana had $11.8 million in total cash and investment holdings in its public pension funds, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of Public Pensions.

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Montana ranked 40th in nation with rental vacancy rate of 4.3% in Q2 2021

By Big Sky Times | Jan 7, 2021

Montana ranked 40th in the nation in the second quarter with a rental vacancy rate of 4.3 percent, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Gianforte says he will lift statewide mask mandate if vaccinations increase

By John Breslin | Jan 6, 2021

Montana's new Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte said he will overturn the state's mask mandate but only after vaccinations have reached a certain point.

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Daines to challenge Electoral College vote

By Big Sky Times reports | Jan 5, 2021

U.S. Sen. Steve Daines (R-Mont.) will be formally challenging the Electoral College vote.

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Montana ranked 44th in nation with rental vacancy rate of 4.2% in Q1 2021

By Big Sky Times | Jan 4, 2021

Montana ranked 44th in the nation in the first quarter with a rental vacancy rate of 4.2 percent, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

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“CERTIFICATES OF ELECTION” published by the Congressional Record in the Senate section on Jan. 3

By Big Sky Times | Jan 3, 2021

“CERTIFICATES OF ELECTION“ was published in the Senate section on pages S1-S4 on Jan. 3

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“LIST OF SENATORS BY STATES” published by the Congressional Record in the Senate section on Jan. 3

By Big Sky Times | Jan 3, 2021

The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “LIST OF SENATORS BY STATES” on Jan. 3.

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“ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE” published by the Congressional Record in the Senate section on Jan. 3

By Big Sky Times | Jan 3, 2021

“ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE” was published on pages S4-S5 of the Congressional Record on Jan. 3.