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Fed vows to keep rates near zero until inflation tops 2%, likely keeping meager rates 4 to 5 years

The central bank made the market-friendly commitment sooner than many top economists anticipated and it’s likely to cheer Wall Street.

Montana Governor Steve Bullock Presents Report Affirming Business and Employer Benefits of Medicaid Expansion

“In Montana, three out of five businesses rely on Medicaid expansion to provide healthcare for some portion of their employees. In all 56 counties in Montana, in every industry, and of every size, Medicaid expansion is benefitting businesses,” Governor Bullock said.

Stephen Colbert’s election website shows you how to vote state-by-state

You want to vote? Do you live in a state? Well, the Late Show made a great website just for you! Go to http://betterknowaballot.com and click on your state’s link for all the latest voting info!

Montana Commerce Department Launches the 2020 Census State Championship

For every Montanan not counted, the state stands to lose an estimated $20,000 in federal funding over the next decade. Census information is also used to draw local voting and school districts, and it determines whether Montana will receive a second seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Idaho governor restores $99 million in education funding

The program will provide $1,500 per child with a maximum of $3,500 per family.

Adelos, Inc., a subsidiary of S&K Technologies, Inc. and owned by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai tribes, advances with Air Force, Navy contracts

Out of 1,600 entries, Adelos made the final 92. They’re the only fiber optic perimeter security company in their subcategory.

Archery Equipment Manufacturing Business Looking for Existing Facility in Montana

This company is not looking at any new construction or build-to-suit opportunities at this time. Please only respond with existing building opportunities.

Montana libraries help citizens fill out census forms as state hopes for another Congress seat – This is a once-in-a-decade opportunity to make a difference!

“Montana gets about $2 billion dollars a year from the federal government based on the Census. When we do not count a Montanan who should be counted, that equals about $20,000 over the 10-year period of the census.” Montana Lieutenant Governor Mike Cooney

8 Montana Tribes Share $160K Grant to Support Native-owned Small Businesses

The $20,000 will go to each tribe’s economic development or business development organization, according to the Montana Department of Commerce.

Ransomware Could Be Biggest Threat to Upcoming Elections

Of all the cyberattacks that affect state and local governments, ransomware is one of the most ubiquitous and costly. Now security researchers fear it could also become a political weapon in the upcoming election.

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