Category: Company Information
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Murder Rates
Chicago recorded 697 total homicides in 2022, far more than any other city in the United States, but New Orleans had the highest murder rate per capita, according to a new report from a nonprofit research group. Chicago had more total homicides in 2022 than Philadelphia (516), New York City (438), Houston (435) and Los…
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How Montana’s Science, Tech Capabilities Rank
Samuel Stebbins, 24/7 Wall St, The Center Square The United States has long been considered among the most innovative countries in the world – and America’s status as a global hub of innovation is partially attributable to public funding of research and development. The federal government spent nearly $138 billion on R&D in 2020 alone.…
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Billings Newly Licensed Businesses December 2022
Montana Academy of Salons, 300 S 24th St W #B01, 59102, 771-8772, Linda McPherson, schools Landie Drywall & Painting, 23255 Wahupa, Frenchtown 59834, 544-0143, David Lande, service Billings Lady Outlaws, 3054 Hunters ridge Loop, 59102, 690-9648, Lacey Sullivan, service The Truesdell Corporation, 1310 W 23rd St, Tempe, AZ 85282, Erica Bryant, general contractors Stacie Jones’…
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Yes, workers can be hurt by a minimum wage hike…
By Chris Cargill, The Center Square Raising the minimum wage is one of the many policy ideas peppered with tradeoffs, but one of the few that have such a direct impact on businesses and employees alike. Lawmakers in Idaho and Montana have introduced legislation intended to raise the minimum wage. The legislation in Idaho has…
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“Rich-cession” Looms in 2023
While Montana’s economy has been doing quite well over the past couple ofyears, economists are projecting changing winds in 2023. During the recent Economic Outlook Seminar, Bureau of Business and Economic Research Economist Pat Barkey said that while Montana’s economy grew by over two percent in 2022 it is likely to plummet to zero in…
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Court Blocks Student Loan Plan
The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has temporarily blocked President Joe Biden’s plan to cancel billions of dollars in federal student loans. The action is in response to a petition from six Republican-led states that sought a pause on the proposed student debt relief while the court rules on their request for a longer-term…
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Study will Gauge Economic Impact of Metra Park
Last week, Yellowstone County Commissioners gave a green light to Mike Mayott, a member of the MetraPark Advisory Board and chairman of its Finance Committee to proceed with updating a study on the economic impact that MetraPark has on the Billings community. The study will be done with the assistance of Patrick Klugman of Big…
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Poll: 74% Concerned about Inflation
By Casey Harper, The Center Square Nearly three out of four Americans are becoming more concerned about rising prices, according to a new poll. BMO Financial Group released survey data on the economy and inflation that showed that 74% of Americans say they are becoming increasingly worried about rising costs due to inflation. “More than…
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$750,000 Grant Launches APC to Future Expansion
Adaptive Performance Center (APC), a phenomenally successful veterans’ support organization that was founded in Billings just over two years ago, has received a $750,000 grant that opens wide the doors for its future and to be able to more completely meet the needs of its veteran members. One of APC’s expansion goals is to open…
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KLJ Welcomes New Staff
Lance Fred… KLJ Engineering is welcoming Lance Fred to its Billings office where he will be working as an associate project manager in the telecommunications department. Fred has a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Montana State University in Bozeman and has held a Cisco Certified Network Associate certification. Chris Barlage… KLJ Engineering has welcomed…