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Which type of Montana companies were inspected the most by FDA in Q2?

By Big Sky Times | Jul 11, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Food and Cosmetics company from Montana in the second quarter of 2024.

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Analysis: Montana one of 25 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports

By Big Sky Times | Jul 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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Montana MVD to provide mobile driver services in Red Lodge

By Big Sky Times | Jul 3, 2024

In response to increased demand and to further support customers in Carbon County, Montana’s Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) will offer a mobile licensing event in the parking lot of the Veterans Memorial Civic Center at 215 14th St W, from July 9-11 in Red Lodge.

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Federal court blocks Biden administration's rule on gender-transition treatments

By Big Sky Times | Jul 3, 2024

A federal court has granted Attorney General Austin Knudsen's request to block the Biden administration's new rule, which would withhold funding from states and healthcare providers that refuse to provide or pay for "gender-transition" treatments for adults and children. In response, Attorney General Knudsen issued a statement:

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Montana sees inflation increase as of June 2024

By Big Sky Times | Jul 1, 2024

As of June 2024, Montana experienced a 22% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.1% increase.

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2022 Public Pension Contributions: Montana ranks 45th in the U.S.

By Big Sky Times | Jul 1, 2024

Montana received $629,434 in public pension contributions, ranking it 45th in the United States in 2022, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of Public Pensions.

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In Montana, 143 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”

By Big Sky Times | Jun 30, 2024

Montana registered 143 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).

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Average VA IRRRL loan amount in Montana declines from Q4 FY2023 to Q1 FY2024

By Big Sky Times | Jun 30, 2024

The average VA interest rate reduction refinance loan (IRRRL) amount in Montana during the first quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $401,860, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Senate candidate Sheehy: 'We need strong leaders to seal the border, crush the cartels'

By Big Sky Times | Jun 28, 2024

Tim Sheehy, U.S. Senate candidate in Montana, stated that American leaders need to seal the border and stop current border policies from allowing criminals to enter the country. Sheehy shared his statement with Big Sky Times on June 26.

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America First Legal: ‘There is no reason for a foreign national to be on’ Montana voter rolls

By Big Sky Times | Jun 28, 2024

America First Legal (AFL) has sent a letter to each senior election official of all 50 states, including to Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen, to advise on two federal laws that allow states to request and obtain accurate information on an individual’s citizenship status and their ability to vote.

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Attorney General Knudsen responds to Supreme Court ruling on homeless camp bans

By Big Sky Times | Jun 28, 2024

The U.S. Supreme Court has reversed a lower court's decision that prohibited states and local governments from enforcing laws preventing public spaces from becoming homeless encampments. In response to the Johnson v. City of Grants Pass ruling, Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen issued a statement.

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Montana Law Enforcement Academy graduates 61 new officers

By Big Sky Times | Jun 25, 2024

Sixty-one new officers graduated from the Montana Law Enforcement Academy (MLEA) today, ready to serve in 39 agencies across the state, according to an announcement by Attorney General Austin Knudsen. The MLEA, part of the Montana Department of Justice, offers both basic and advanced training for law enforcement officers at various levels including state, county, city, and tribal.

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Federal judge blocks Biden administration's student loan forgiveness plan

By Big Sky Times | Jun 25, 2024

A federal judge in Kansas has granted Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen's request to block the Biden administration's student loan forgiveness plan. In response, Attorney General Knudsen issued a statement:

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Montana's public pensions receive $629,434 in contributions for 2022

By Big Sky Times | Jun 24, 2024

In 2022, Montana had received $629,434 in contributions to its public pension funds, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of Public Pensions.

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Gianforte announces $15.8M investment in community-based health services

By Big Sky Times | Jun 24, 2024

Governor Greg Gianforte today announced a $15.8 million investment in one-time grants to increase bed capacity for community-based residential providers offering behavioral health care or developmental disability services to Montanans. As recommended by the Behavioral Health System for Future Generations (BHSFG) Commission, the investment represents the next allocation of $300 million in funding secured by the governor last year to reform and improve Montana’s behavioral health and developmental disabilities services systems.

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Senate Candidate Sheehy: President Biden and Senator Tester 'put illegals before Americans'

By Big Sky Times | Jun 21, 2024

Tim Sheehy, Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in Montana, stated that his opponent Senator Jon Tester and President Biden's "open border policies" encourage illegal immigration. Sheehy made the statement in a June 8 post on X.

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Analysis: Montana among 26 states not part of 'hyper-partisan' voter data group

By Big Sky Times | Jun 20, 2024

Montana is among 26 states that have resigned from or are not members of a national voter data group accused of partisanship in its work to expand voter rolls and lacking in transparency, an analysis by the Big Sky Times found.

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DOJ’s OCP warns of jury duty scam targeting Montanans

By Big Sky Times | Jun 20, 2024

The Montana Department of Justice’s Office of Consumer Protection (OCP) is receiving reports of fraudsters posing as law enforcement, attempting to scam unsuspecting Montanans out of thousands of dollars by claiming there is a warrant for their arrest due to missed jury duty.

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Average VA purchase loan amount in Montana declines from 2022 to 2023

By Big Sky Times | Jun 20, 2024

The average VA purchase loan amount for Montana in the fiscal year 2023 was $394,331, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Attorney General Knudsen announces new appointments to Missing Indigenous Persons Task Force

By Big Sky Times | Jun 19, 2024

GREAT FALLS – Attorney General Austin Knudsen today announced appointments to the Montana Missing Indigenous Persons Task Force. The task force aims to break down jurisdictional barriers and identify causes contributing to missing and murdered Indigenous persons.