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

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.

By Big Sky Times | Mar 24, 2025

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Montana sheriffs' association announces scholarship opportunities for law enforcement careers

The Montana Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association (MSPOA) is offering scholarship opportunities for students interested in pursuing a career in local law enforcement.

By Big Sky Times | Mar 24, 2025

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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 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 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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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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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 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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Montana: Medicare dependency reached 4.1% in 2022

By Big Sky Times | Mar 2, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 4.1% of income in Montana, providing an average of $2,526 per capita to residents.

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Montana: Social Security made up 6.6% of total income in 2022

By Big Sky Times | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 6.6% of income in Montana, providing an average of $4,037 per capita to residents.

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Montana: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 1.3% of income in 2022

By Big Sky Times | Feb 28, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.3% of income in Montana, providing an average of $777 per capita to residents.

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Montana prepares for closure ahead of new vehicle registration system launch

By Big Sky Times | Feb 26, 2025

The Montana Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) and County Treasurer's offices are set to introduce a new vehicle services system on March 17, which will revamp the vehicle titling and registration process.

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1 H-1B petition filed by Transportation and Warehousing employers classified under the Transportation and Warehousing industry in Montana in 2024

By Big Sky Times | Feb 24, 2025

Employers classified under the Transportation and Warehousing industry based in Montana submitted one H-1B petition 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 partners with DHS for enhanced immigration enforcement

By Big Sky Times | Feb 20, 2025

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen has announced a new agreement with the Trump Administration's Department of Homeland Security (DHS) aimed at enhancing immigration enforcement in the state.

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Montana Wildlife Federation calls on legislators to protect federal workforce amid terminations

By Big Sky Times | Feb 20, 2025

Earlier this month, the Montana Wildlife Federation (MWF) addressed a letter to the state's federal delegation, expressing significant concern for federal workers who provide essential services in wildlife management, habitat conservation, and...