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Gianforte receives final report from behavioral health commission

By Big Sky Times | Sep 30, 2024

Governor Greg Gianforte has received the final report from the Behavioral Health System for Future Generations (BHSFG) Commission, which contains recommendations to reform and improve Montana's behavioral health (BH) and developmental disabilities (DD) services systems.

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Montana man pleads guilty to possessing child sexual abuse material

By Big Sky Times | Sep 30, 2024

A Montana man has pleaded guilty to one count of sexual abuse of children after authorities discovered child sexual abuse material on his cell phone. The plea was entered in Hill County District Court, as announced by Attorney General Austin Knudsen.

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VA provides 358 home loans in Montana totaling $142.1 million in Q2

By Big Sky Times | Sep 28, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 358 home loans totaling $142.1 million in Montana during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Senate Candidate Sheehy: 'Illegal immigrant invasion is destroying our country'

By Big Sky Times | Sep 27, 2024

U.S. Senate Candidate Tim Sheehy, a GOP candidate in Montana, said that the influx of illegal immigrants is "destroying our country." Sheehy gave his statement to the Big Sky Times on September 20.

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Inflation in Montana outpaces national average as of August 2024

By Big Sky Times | Sep 26, 2024

As of August 2024, Montana experienced a 22.1% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.3% increase.

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Gianforte allocates $2.5M for behavioral health in rural Montana

By Big Sky Times | Sep 26, 2024

Governor Greg Gianforte has announced a $2.5 million investment to aid rural counties and tribal communities in Montana in addressing behavioral health needs. This funding is part of the $300 million secured by the governor last year to reform Montana’s behavioral health and developmental disabilities services systems, as recommended by the Behavioral Health System for Future Generations (BHSFG) Commission.

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Montana centenarians to be honored at special luncheon in Billings

By Big Sky Times | Sep 26, 2024

Montana centenarians will be honored on Tuesday, October 1 at noon in Billings at the Billings Hotel and Convention Center during a special luncheon.

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VA provides 243 home purchase loans in Montana in Q2

By Big Sky Times | Sep 25, 2024

There were 243 VA home purchase loans issued in Montana in the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024 totaling $99.3 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Montana allocates $3.5 million from J&J settlement to aid child advocacy centers

By Big Sky Times | Sep 25, 2024

Attorney General Austin Knudsen announced that the Montana Department of Justice will allocate an additional $3.5 million to support Montana Children's Advocacy Centers (CACs). This funding aims to enhance the care and response for child survivors of crime and abuse across the state. The funds originate from a recent settlement with Johnson & Johnson, resolving allegations that the company sold baby powder containing carcinogenic asbestos.

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Montana highlights National Falls Prevention Week with workshops and resources

By Big Sky Times | Sep 23, 2024

The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) is promoting National Falls Prevention Week, which takes place from September 23-27, 2024. This week serves as an opportunity for Montanans to consider factors that increase their risk of falling and actions they can take to mitigate those risks.

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Montana receives $18.5 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q2

By Big Sky Times | Sep 19, 2024

The VA issued 49 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Montana during the second quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Gianforte announces $4M investment for healthcare education programs

By Big Sky Times | Sep 19, 2024

Governor Gianforte Announces $4 Million Investment to Increase the Number of Health Care Providers in Montana

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Montana secures $900K from multi-state unclaimed property settlement

By Big Sky Times | Sep 18, 2024

HELENA – Attorney General Austin Knudsen announced today that Montana will receive over $900,000 in a multi-state settlement, ending the outstanding damages phase of an unclaimed property dispute with Delaware.

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MHP operation seizes drugs and arrests fugitives in Butte

By Big Sky Times | Sep 18, 2024

Montana Highway Patrol troopers in Butte recently conducted an interdiction operation from September 9 to 12, targeting illicit drugs, firearms used in drug trafficking crimes, and fugitives. These operations are periodically conducted across the state to address the rising drug and crime rates in Montana.

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DPHHS relocates child support and payment processing offices in Helena

By Big Sky Times | Sep 17, 2024

The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) announced today that, effective Tuesday, September 17, two Helena state offices that provide child support and process client payments for various programs will be at their new office location of 2550 Prospect Avenue, the former Montana Highway Patrol building.

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AARP poll shows Sheehy leading over Tester in Montana Senate race

By Big Sky Times | Sep 16, 2024

AARP Montana’s 2024 election survey indicates that older voters are backing Tim Sheehy (R) over Sen. John Tester (D) by eight percentage points on the full ballot, according to a September 5 AARP news release.

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Montana sees less individual income tax revenue in Q1

By Big Sky Times | Sep 13, 2024

The first quarter brought in $531 million in individual income tax revenue for Montana, a 7.3% decrease from the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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VA provides 10.3% fewer home purchase loans in Montana in Q2

By Big Sky Times | Sep 13, 2024

There were 243 VA home purchases in Montana in the second quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2024, totaling $99.3 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Property tax revenue down 50.6% from previous quarter in Montana

By Big Sky Times | Sep 13, 2024

The first quarter brought in $79 million in property tax revenue for Montana, a 50.6% decrease from the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Montana Highway Patrol commissions three new troopers in Helena ceremony

By Big Sky Times | Sep 13, 2024

The Montana Highway Patrol (MHP) commissioned three new troopers at a graduation ceremony in Helena on Friday. Attorney General Austin Knudsen and MHP Colonel Kurt Sager addressed the new troopers before their badge pinning and taking the oath of office.