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New Stimulus Bill Unlocks IRA and 401(k) Dollars for Financially Affected

The $2 trillion relief package provides penalty-free early retirement-account distributions and increases loan limits.

White House Economists Warned in 2019 a Pandemic Could Devastate America

One of its authors now says economic shutdowns to fight the coronavirus could last up to eight months.

How Cities and Communities Can Rebound From the Pandemic

An interview with Michael Berkowitz, former executive director of 100 Resilient Cities, finds a path to the light at the end of the tunnel.

Montana lawmakers meet to discuss process, COVID-19 money

At stake is $1.25 billion in federal funds

Tester Announces Nearly $49 Million to Secure Montana’s Transportation Infrastructure During Pandemic

Tester Announces Nearly $49 Million to Secure Montana’s Transportation Infrastructure During Pandemic

Main Street America Communities Survey on Small Businesses and COVID-19 Impact

Main Street America Network is asking for your help in gathering more data – this time to help them understand the threats faced by small businesses in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Census: 10 minutes of your time will help shape Montana’s next 10 years

It doesn’t sound exciting or glamorous, but without census data, our communities, neighbors and families risk losing out on federal money they deserve.

Tester Secures $31 Million in Relief for Montana Colleges and Universities Affected by COVID-19 Pandemic

“Montana’s colleges and universities help drive our state’s economy, pioneer advances in medicine and technology, and educate the next generation of students—in short, their missions are critical and we simply can’t leave them behind,” Tester said.

Social Equity Considerations: An Imperative in a Time of Pandemic

The decisions governments are making to cope with the spread of the coronavirus will disproportionately impact low-income communities. These decisions need to be made through an equity lens.

How Paycheck Protection Loans Are Different Than Traditional 7(a) SBA Loans

The $350 billion lending program authorized by the latest stimulus package aims to expand the access and availability of loans to struggling small businesses.

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