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New downloadable e-books, educational supplies available through state library

By James Ledbetter | Dec 29, 2020

Montana officials said that the lives of the state's residents will soon be enriched through new online and downloadable e-books, audiobooks and educational supplies.

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Nordic Ski Trails now open to visitors

By James Ledbetter | Dec 19, 2020

Gallatin County has announced that the new Nordic Ski Trails within the Gallatin County Regional Park in Bozeman are now accessible to all visitors of the park.

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Montana ranks low on broadband availability list, study shows

By James Ledbetter | Dec 2, 2020

Recent studies suggest that Montana ranks near the bottom of a list that compares the availability of broadband internet in the nation.

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Ravalli County improves airport after receiving additional $2 million grant

By James Ledbetter | Nov 22, 2020

After receiving close to $2 million in added grants, Ravalli County will move forward with an extension of the airport in Hamilton, according to a county press release.

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Montana State University moves to make land transfers easier for landowners

By James Ledbetter | Nov 12, 2020

Officials of the Montana State University Extension program said that Montana families, farmers and ranchers who want to transfer land and businesses to the next generation are facing serious challenges.

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Montana ranks in the top 20 for best unemployment insurance benefits

By James Ledbetter | Feb 18, 2020

The great state of Montana was ranked in the top 20 states regarding Unemployment Insurance (UI) tax in the nation. Big Sky says the Tax Foundation in its analysis of the five major elements of the 2020 State Business Tax Climate Index, confirms that Montana has stayed at number 20 for the past four years.