USDA spending $60M in stimulus funding to Montana

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is spending more than $60 million on economic stimulus projects in Montana, according to recent reports.

The department recently disclosed dollar amounts and a locator map for Montana spending, which totaled $61.5 million. Most of the money consisted of government-backed loans to be repaid by homeowners and farm operations. Nonrepayable project funding was minimal.

By TOM LUTEY
Of The Gazette Staff

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