NFIB Resists “Slew” of Tax Increases on Business
NFIB President Brad Close wrote a new op-ed in USA Today explaining why the latest tax plan from lawmakers would be detrimental to…
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EPA Funds Global Warming Programs
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced up to $3 million in funding available for local programs aimed at…
City Reviews Annexation
The City Annexation Committee is preparing for its annual review of the City’s Annexation Policy and Limits of Annexation Map.…
Survey Scrutinizes Public Views of Education
In a survey of public opinion about the state of education in the country conducted by EdChoice reports that only…
Montana Gets Glowing Report from Labor Department
“Montana is enjoying one of the strongest economic recoveries in the nation,” announced Laurie Esau, Commissioner of the Montana Department…
ARPA Funds Directed at Developing Montana’s Workforce
Some of the funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) are being directed to strengthening Montana’s workforce and providing…
Consumer Confidence Drops
US consumer confidence has plunged to its lowest point in over a decade according to the University of Michigan confidence…
Governor Urges President to Manage Forests
Following their meeting in late July on wildfire, Governor Greg Gianforte urged President Joe Biden to support the bipartisan Resilient…
Companies Request Tax Abatement
Two companies are applying for tax abatements from the county and city. Montana Sun LLC is seeking abatements for its…
SBA Offers Loans for Drought Loss
Small nonfarm businesses in 18 Montana counties and neighboring counties in Idaho and Wyoming are now eligible to apply for…