BILLINGS, Mont. — Two major energy infrastructure projects are advancing across eastern Montana, bringing the prospect of billions of dollars in construction investment, new jobs and payments to rural landowners… Read More
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PSC Staff Recommends Approval of NorthWestern Energy, Black Hills Merger
HELENA, Mont. — Staff at the Montana Public Service Commission has recommended approval of the proposed merger between NorthWestern Energy and South Dakota-based Black Hills Corporation, concluding the transaction would… Read More
Wall Street Ends Week Lower as Oil Prices Surge and AI Stocks Retreat
NEW YORK — U.S. stocks finished a volatile week with mixed results as surging oil prices, concerns about the cost of artificial intelligence investments and rising borrowing costs pressured major… Read More
Federal Reserve Report Shows Rising Family Wealth
WASHINGTON—American families saw modest gains in income and wealth between 2022 and 2025, but a growing share struggled to keep up with debt payments, according to a new Federal Reserve… Read More
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Federal Reserve Report Shows Rising Family Wealth
WASHINGTON—American families saw modest gains in income and wealth between 2022 and 2025, but a growing share struggled to keep up with debt payments, according to a new Federal Reserve… Read More
IRS Proposes Stricter Eligibility Rules for Health Insurance Tax Credits
WASHINGTON—The U.S. Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service have proposed new regulations tightening eligibility and verification requirements for federal health insurance subsidies, implementing changes enacted under President Trump’s Working Families… Read More
A New Y2K Moment: What the Threat of Frontier AI Tells Us about Enterprise Modernization
(BPT) – Key takeaways The vulnerabilities buried inside legacy systems at every large organization are no longer hidden. While Y2K forced organizations to look honestly at decades of accumulated code,… Read More
Montana Secures $4.8 Million to Expand Workforce Training in High-Demand Industries
HELENA, Mont.—The Montana Department of Labor and Industry has secured $4.8 million in federal funding to expand workforce training programs led by employers in high-demand industries, including advanced manufacturing, technology… Read More
Recent Politics Posts
New Ad Featuring Smokejumper Targets Forstag
KALISPELL, Mont. — Republican congressional candidate Aaron Flint has released a new general election advertisement featuring Montana smokejumper and Army Reserve veteran Larry Ashcraft, who criticizes Democratic opponent Sam Forstag’s… Read More
Liberal Groups Criticize Idaho Voting Laws Over Registration Requirements
BOISE, Idaho—Two Idaho nonprofit organizations say voting laws enacted in 2023 have made it more difficult for eligible residents to register and cast ballots, while Secretary of State Phil McGrane… Read More
Poll: Inflation tops voter concerns, national debt near the bottom
(The Center Square) – Inflation ranks among the top three issues for 46% of registered voters, a nine-point climb since March, while the national debt and government spending sit near… Read More
Billings City Council Votes to Sell Lampman Park for $834,000 Housing Development
BILLINGS, Mont.—The Billings City Council has approved the sale of Lampman Park to a private developer for $834,000, clearing the way for a proposed residential development that would bring 81… Read More
Recent Business Posts
Coca-Cola Earnings Preview: Wall Street Expects Higher Profits as Investors Watch Consumer Spending
ATLANTA — Coca-Cola is scheduled to report third-quarter earnings Tuesday, Oct. 27, with Wall Street expecting higher revenue and profits as investors assess whether the beverage giant can maintain sales… Read More
Two Major Energy Projects Advance Across Eastern Montana
BILLINGS, Mont. — Two major energy infrastructure projects are advancing across eastern Montana, bringing the prospect of billions of dollars in construction investment, new jobs and payments to rural landowners… Read More
PSC Staff Recommends Approval of NorthWestern Energy, Black Hills Merger
HELENA, Mont. — Staff at the Montana Public Service Commission has recommended approval of the proposed merger between NorthWestern Energy and South Dakota-based Black Hills Corporation, concluding the transaction would… Read More
Wall Street Ends Week Lower as Oil Prices Surge and AI Stocks Retreat
NEW YORK — U.S. stocks finished a volatile week with mixed results as surging oil prices, concerns about the cost of artificial intelligence investments and rising borrowing costs pressured major… Read More
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