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Warren Buffett Trims Apple Stake Amid Broader Selling Streak at Berkshire Hathaway
Legendary investor Warren Buffett, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A, NYSE: BRK.B), continues to captivate the financial world with his investment moves. As of November 14, Berkshire’s Class A shares… Read More
Trump Picks Brendan Carr as Chairman of the FCC
President-elect Donald Trump has announced his selection of Brendan Carr as chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), a move that is expected to reshape the agency’s direction on telecom… Read More
Jim Weatherly inducted into Montana Professional Engineers Hall of Fame
BOZEMAN — Jim Weatherly, whose career includes leading an influential Montana-based engineering firm for nearly 30 years, will be inducted into the Montana Professional Engineers Hall of Fame on Nov…. Read More
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Trucking group says they’ll sue if IL adopts CA emissions standards
(The Center Square) – California vehicle emissions standards may be coming to Illinois. An Illinois state legislator has introduced a measure that would limit the types of trucks the trucking industry… Read More
CyberMontana Advances UM’s Mission to be Cybersecurity Hub for Treasure State
MISSOULA – The University of Montana is fortifying its positions as the cybersecurity center for the entire Treasure State. Coming on the heels of a 2023 U.S. Government Accountability Office… Read More
Montana State to host inaugural Montana Agritourism Conference May 3
BOZEMAN – The Montana State University College of Agriculture and Montana Agritourism Fellows Program will host a new conference focused on the confluence of agriculture and tourism on Friday, May… Read More
New York City lawsuit accuses big-tech firms of fueling youth mental health crisis
(The Center Square) — New York City Mayor Eric Adams has filed a lawsuit against Facebook, Snapchat and other social media networks, blaming the big-tech companies for fueling a youth… Read More
Summit gets another shot at carbon pipeline in North Dakota
(The Center Square) – Summit Carbon Solutions will get another chance at a carbon pipeline in North Dakota after a ruling by the state’s public service commission. State rules supersede… Read More
UPS to cut 12,000 jobs
In response to a lower-than-projected revenue, UPS has declared a significant workforce reduction of 12,000 employees. The shipping company witnessed a 7.8% decline in revenue, dropping from $27 billion to… Read More
Montana State’s Northwestern Ag Research Center builds on 75 years of producer-focused discovery
BOZEMAN – In the narrow strip of Montana between Flathead Lake and Glacier National Park, just east of Kalispell, there sits a farm that’s easy to drive by without noticing…. Read More
Group says lawmakers should pull fraud-prone business tax credit
(The Center Square) – The Employee Retention Tax Credit, designed to help businesses keep employees on the payroll during pandemic shutdowns, could end up costing taxpayers seven times more than… Read More
Montana Sets New Records for Employment, Labor Force in December
HELENA, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte today announced Montana set new records for total employment and labor force in December, according to data compiled by Department of Labor and Industry… Read More
Big Sky Businesses Remain Optimistic
Despite a sluggish start to winter in Big Sky, recent snowfall has sparked optimism among local businesses for a successful winter season. Matt Rolfson, an employee at Gallatin Alpine Sports,… Read More
How we almost ended up with a bull’s-eye bar code
Jordan Frith, Clemson University Few objects in the world are more immediately recognizable than the bar code. After all, bar codes are all around us. They’re on the books we… Read More
New Jersey gives unions green light to file lawsuits against employers
(The Center Square) — New Jersey has given labor unions the legal authority to file litigation against companies over alleged labor violations despite claims from business groups that it will… Read More
This Is the Largest Defense Contractor in Montana
The U.S. defense budget topped $850 billion in fiscal 2022, more than the combined military spending of the next 10 countries combined. This money goes to fund a wide range… Read More
Farmers concerned about effects of California’s new animal welfare law
(The Center Square) – A new animal welfare law going into effect in California Jan. 1 that mandates space requirements for pigs, cows and chickens has some livestock farmers on… Read More
‘Anti-woke’ beer teams up Riley Gaines for calendar fundraiser
A beer company that calls itself “anti-woke” and gained popularity in response to Bud Light’s promotion of transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney has announced that its recent campaign successfully raised thousands… Read More
Secretary of State shares 2023 new business registrations
Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen recently disclosed the number of new business registrations filed with the state in November 2023. According to the Montana Business Economic Report, around 4,400… Read More
WSJ Report: Electric Vehicles ‘Piling Up on Dealer Lots’
Electric Vehicles are “piling up on dealer lots” as consumers continue buying traditional cars at faster rates, the Wall Street Journal reports. The Wall Street Journal reports that, contrary to… Read More
Montana Sets New Records for Employment, Labor Force in November
Governor Greg Gianforte and Sarah Swanson, Commissioner of the Montana Department of Labor and Industry (DLI), announced that Montana achieved new state records for total employment and labor force growth… Read More
Report: Montana had Fewer Work-Related Fatalities in 2022
Helena -The 2022 Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries, released recently by the Montana Department of Labor & Industry, presents an annual examination conducted in collaboration with the federal Bureau of… Read More
Costco sells $100 million in gold bars
Costco, the retail giant, disclosed that it achieved sales exceeding $100 million in gold bars during the first fiscal quarter of 2024, as reported by CNBC. This announcement took place… Read More
Don Sterhan Appointed to FHLB Des Moines Advisory Council
Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB Des Moines) recently appointed Don Sterhan, President and Chief Executive Officer of CR Builders, LLC, to its Affordable Housing Advisory Council (Advisory… Read More
GM ends Camaro model after 57 years
According to filings with the state of Michigan, General Motors (GM) is set to initiate layoffs affecting just over 1,300 workers across two Michigan plants early next year. The larger… Read More
R-Y Timber reopening under new name
Livingston is experiencing a resurgence in employment opportunities following Sun Mountain Lumber’s recent acquisition of R-Y Timber. The wood manufacturer, based in Deer Lodge, successfully finalized the purchase in early… Read More
New family atop richest in the world list
The era of the Walton family’s five-year reign as the world’s wealthiest dynasty has concluded. In the latest 2023 rankings by Bloomberg, the House of Nahyan, the influential rulers of… Read More
Ranchers push for Montana-raised cattle in local restaurants
In Montana, encountering a couple of cows during the day is a common occurrence. With over 2 million cows spread across the state, it’s evident that Montana, known as Big… Read More
United Airlines adds more flights from Billings to Denver
United Airlines has expanded its flight offerings from Billings to Denver, introducing two additional daily flights and bringing the total to five. The announcement was made collaboratively by the city… Read More
New Irish restaurant coming to Uptown Butte
BUTTE, Mont. — Butte is known to have just about anything Irish but there’s one thing that’s been missing, a family-friendly Irish restaurant. That is, until now. Born and raised… Read More
Sibanye-Stillwater Backs Off Expansion Plans
The proprietor of two valuable metal mines located in south-central Montana has decided to halt progress on an expansion initiative, resulting in the dismissal of approximately 100 workers. Representatives of… Read More
Gig workers are hiding in plain sight
Millions of Americans are engaged in informal gig work, a phenomenon not captured in the government’s official employment statistics, as indicated by recent research shedding light on the true extent… Read More
Charlie Munger, Warren Buffett’s right-hand man, dies at 99
Renowned billionaire Charlie Munger, the revered investment guru who amassed wealth even prior to becoming Warren Buffett’s indispensable confidant at Berkshire Hathaway, passed away at the age of 99, as… Read More
Montana’s Outdoor Recreation Industry Grew 14% in 2022
In a report released last week, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) confirmed that Montana’s outdoor recreation industry continues to play a significant role in the state’s economy. According… Read More
Business booming in gateway communities to Yellowstone
One business had a front row seat to last year’s flooding in Yellowstone, and with roads reopen, and businesses preparing to be booming again, the owner of Coffee Creek Espresso… Read More
Montana ranks best state to start a new business
The best state to start a business in 2023 revealed! It’s the Treasure State! Montana ranked as the best state to start a business, with some of the lowest monthly… Read More
Woodstock for capitalists, coming May 6th
The Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting is May 6 in Omaha, Nebraska. Often referred to as Woodstock for capitalists, the meeting has become a highly anticipated event for investors, drawing thousands… Read More
Citizens Alliance Bank to buy Montana-based bank
Citizens Alliance Bank has agreed to acquire Butte, Montana-based Granite Mountain Bank in a transaction that includes branches in Philipsburg and Drummond, Montana, according to a news release from Citizens… Read More
Luring Out-of-State Professionals is Just the First Step in Solving Montana’s Health Worker Shortage
Jenna Eisenhart spent nearly six years as a licensed therapist in Colorado before deciding to move to a place with a greater need for her services. She researched rural states… Read More
Big turn-out for grand opening of Montana’s newest Chick-fil-A
Instead of the early bird catching worm, the early bird got the first – chicken – of the day in the early morning hours at Chick-fil-A’s Billings grand opening Thursday…. Read More
Ignite 2023 shares business growth for Great Falls
Ignite, hosted by the Great Falls Development Authority has become the main business kick-off event of the decade in Great Falls. The event took place Friday, Jan. 13 from 8:00… Read More
USDA announces $7.4 million in funding for rural businesses, entrepreneurs in Montana
The U.S. Department of Agriculture awarded more than $7.4 million in loans and grants to five organizations to help create new and better market opportunities. The funding will also help… Read More
Montana’s minimum wage rising 75 cents to $9.95 in January
Montana’s minimum wage is increasing 75 cents an hour to $9.95 starting on Jan. 1, the Department of Labor and Industry announced. It’s the largest inflationary increase since voters passed… Read More
Simms Fishing Products sold for $192.5 million
Simms Fishing Products was reportedly acquired by Vista Outdoor Inc. on Wednesday for $192.5 million. In a press release, Vista Outdoor Inc. announced that the gross purchase price includes a… Read More
Montana Surpasses Job Creation Goal in 2021
HELENA, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte today announced that Montana exceeded his goal for adding good-paying jobs to the economy in 2021, which he set at the beginning of last… Read More
Western Title & Escrow Placed in Receivership at Request of CSI
Today, the Fourth Judicial District Court granted the Commissioner of Securities and Insurance’s (CSI) motion to place Western Title & Escrow (WTE) under the control of a court appointed receiver,… Read More
Rosendale, Daines, Tester Secure Assurance from USFS for Montana Small Businesses, Guides and Outfitters
As a part of their ongoing push to support rural communities impacted by the devastating flooding in Montana, Representative Matt Rosendale and Senators Daines and Tester secured assurance from the… Read More
NorthWestern Energy announces Net Zero by 2050 commitment
NorthWestern Corporation d/b/a NorthWestern Energy announces our goal to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050 while continuing our commitment to reliable, affordable, environmentally sustainable energy service, capable of meeting… Read More
Gov. Gianforte, Commerce Announce $10 Million for New Workforce Training Program
Governor Greg Gianforte and the Montana Department of Commerce have launched the Workforce Training Grant Program to provide $10 million to Montana non-profit and for-profit businesses for skill-based training of… Read More
Montana company taps into new farming techniques to meet growing food demand
It’s fall in Montana, with windswept mountain ranges and morning temperatures hovering in the 30s, and it’s not the ideal growing season. That is unless you’re inside Local Bounti. “This new… Read More
Study: States that cut federal unemployment benefits added jobs twice as fast
Federal pandemic unemployment benefits ended for millions of jobless Americans Monday, creating mixed feelings about the future of the recovery. While the expanded unemployment benefits provided a critical lifeline to… Read More