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News from August 2024

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Average VA IRRRL loan amount in Montana declines from Q1 to Q2

By Big Sky Times | Aug 9, 2024

The average VA interest rate reduction refinance loan (IRRRL) amount in Montana during the second quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $378,307, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Concerned Veterans for America Director: 'Montana veterans are facing several obstacles to getting the care they need'

By Nicholas Malfitano | Aug 8, 2024

Concerned Veterans for America Strategic Director Chris Enget says ongoing administrative challenges within the office of Veterans Affairs (VA) have Montana military veterans “facing several obstacles to getting the care they need.”

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

By Big Sky Times | Aug 8, 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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Attorneys general urge EPA for uniform pesticide label rules

By Big Sky Times | Aug 8, 2024

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen has joined a coalition of attorneys general urging the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to implement a new rule for uniform labeling requirements on pesticide products nationwide. The proposed rule aims to streamline the process and prevent misbranding by states like California, thereby alleviating burdens on farmers across the country.

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Coalition of state attorneys general supports national TikTok ban

By Big Sky Times | Aug 5, 2024

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen led a coalition of 21 attorneys general in asking the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia to uphold the national TikTok divest-or-ban legislation passed by Congress earlier this year.

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

By Big Sky Times | Aug 1, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted two inspections at two Food and Cosmetics companies from Montana in July.

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Montana centenarians to be honored at annual Governor's Conference on Aging

By Big Sky Times | Aug 1, 2024

The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) will honor Montana centenarians during the 55th annual Governor’s Conference on Aging on October 1, 2024. The conference will be held at the Billings Hotel and Convention Center, with a luncheon scheduled from noon to 1:30 p.m.