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Montana Legislature nears session end with key bills under debate

The Montana Legislature is in the final stages of its 2025 session, encountering a mix of contention and cooperation as various bills progress.

By Big Sky Times | Apr 14, 2025

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Q3 2024: Montana's combined tax revenues down 40.7% since Q2 2024

Montana collected $921 million in total tax revenues during the third quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

By Big Sky Times | Apr 10, 2025

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Poll shows support for maintaining the 20% small business deduction

By Big Sky Times | Apr 8, 2025

A recent poll by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) highlights significant support for maintaining the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction in the United States.

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House advances state budget while Senate amendments and approvals await

By Big Sky Times | Apr 6, 2025

The House of Representatives passed HB 2, the state budget, with a bipartisan vote of 60 to 40.

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Small businesses report hiring challenges, particularly in construction and transportation sectors

By Big Sky Times | Apr 6, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has highlighted the ongoing issue of job vacancies among small businesses in its latest Job Report.

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Montana introduces new legislation affecting small business operations

By Big Sky Times | Mar 30, 2025

State Director Ronda Wiggers provided an update from Helena on recent legislative activities concerning small businesses.

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Montana legislation considers raising business equipment tax exemption

By Big Sky Times | Mar 27, 2025

The Montana Legislature is reviewing Senate Bill 322, which proposes an increase in the business equipment tax exemption, changing it from $1 million to $3 million.

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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 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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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 legislature races against transmittal deadline amid intense legislative activity

By Big Sky Times | Mar 2, 2025

The Montana Legislature has been working intensively to meet the February 28 transmittal deadline, with rules suspended to expedite the process.

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Kylie Barber named NFIB grassroots manager for five states

By Big Sky Times | Feb 26, 2025

Kylie Barber has been appointed as the Grassroots Manager for the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) in Arizona, Colorado, Montana, New Mexico, and Wyoming.

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Montana legislature faces critical deadlines as numerous bills await hearings

By Big Sky Times | Feb 24, 2025

The legislative session in Helena is approaching significant deadlines, with February 26 marking the last day to introduce general bills.

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Kalispell entrepreneur advocates for permanent extension of small business tax deduction

By Big Sky Times | Feb 21, 2025

Angela Zuba, a small business owner from Kalispell, has joined other entrepreneurs in Washington, D.C., to advocate for the continuation of the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction.

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Montana small business group thanks Jacobsen for opposing Corporate Transparency Act

By Big Sky Times | Feb 20, 2025

Montana's largest small business association has expressed gratitude to Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen for her involvement in a collective effort against the Corporate Transparency Act.

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Small business optimism index remains above historical average despite recent dip

By Big Sky Times | Feb 11, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has released its latest Small Business Optimism Index, revealing a slight decline in the positive outlook among small business owners across America.

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NFIB tracks legislative measures impacting small businesses in Montana

By Big Sky Times | Feb 10, 2025

The Senate spent much of the past week engaged in ethics hearings and a floor debate, with State Director Ronda Wiggers reporting from Helena.

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NFIB reports ongoing hiring challenges among small businesses

By Big Sky Times | Feb 6, 2025

NFIB's latest Jobs Report indicates that over a third of small business owners are still struggling to fill open positions.

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Unemployment insurance and workers' comp bills gain traction in Montana legislature

By Big Sky Times | Feb 2, 2025

The legislative week in Helena has seen several bills supported by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) make progress.

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Montana legislature progresses as lawmakers tackle bills affecting unemployment benefits and taxation

By Big Sky Times | Jan 26, 2025

The Montana legislative session is progressing into its third week, with a sense of normalcy returning after an initially chaotic start.