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News from October 2024

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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.