Jobless Claims Increase, Some States Employment Rates Bounce Back
By Bethany Blankley, The Centre Square The number of individuals who filed for unemployment benefits last week increased to 742,000,…
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Innovation, Patents Parallel Economic Growth
When it comes to having a booming thriving economy nothing is more important than ideas. Innovation leads economic success. Production…
Impact of Project Recode Puts Casinos at Risk, Worries Builders
Bar and casino owners in Billings and Yellowstone County are very apprehensive about the impact of a revamping of zoning…
Census Delays May Postpone State Redistricting
Jerrick Adams, The Center Square On Nov. 19, U.S. Census Bureau Director Steve Dillingham announced that, “during post-collection processing, certain…
100 Contracted Medical Staff Come to Montana to Support Montana Hospitals
Governor Steve Bullock announced that over 100 contracted medical staff from across the country are deployed in Montana to assist…
“State is on Fire” with COVID Cases; More Restrictions Declared Necessary
By Evelyn Pyburn In speaking to County Commissioners, County Health Officer John Felton said that although he is normally an…
SBA Summarizes 2020 Loan Activity
The U.S. Small Business Administration announced Fiscal Year 2020 summary loan data of the financial assistance provided through traditional loan…
PSC Rules that NWE Must Refund $9.9 million
The Montana Public Service Commission has trimmed $9.4 million from an annual rate adjustment requested by NorthWestern Energy, after concluding…
Red Wave Sets Rare Political Trifecta
By Evelyn Pyburn The people of Montana have “thrown down the gauntlet,” and have challenged Republicans to show what they…
BSED Outlines 2021 Legislative Goals
The next session of the Montana State Legislature is scheduled to begin on Jan. 4, 2021. Prior to each legislative…