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Montana Has One of the Highest Resignation Rates in the Country
It doesn't matter which way you look at the data, Montanans appear to be leaving jobs for one reason or another. It used to be that people would say that a person stayed at a job on average for seven years. That's not too far off from an Employee Tenure report issued by the Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2022 indicating that "wage and salary workers in the public sector had a median tenure of 6.8 years."
Actor With Montana Roots Embraces Fame To Help Others
The popularity of the show Yellowstone has turned into big business for not only Montana but the stars of the series. As the original Yellowstone gets ready to enter the second part of its final season, there's no denying its impact on the state of Montana. According to a report from the University of Montana from 2023, the show is responsible for over 2 million visitors and over 700 million dollars in extra revenue.
Voters in Montana to decide on two electoral system ballot measures in Nov. 2024
The Montana Secretary of State’s office certified two initiatives, Initiative CI-126 and Initiative CI-127, for the November ballot on Aug. 22. The two initiatives will appear on the ballot along with Initiative CI-128, which would create a state constitutional right to abortion. Montanans for Election Reform submitted signatures for...
Black bear swats, injures angler, Montana FWP says
An angler was injured in a black bear attack on the Stillwater River near Beehive on the afternoon of Wednesday, Aug. 21, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks said this week. The angler, an adult male, sustained non-life-threatening injuries, FWP said. FWP described the incident in a news release: The angler, an adult male, was fishing […]
Most workers make about the same as before the pandemic — except in these states
The typical U.S. worker’s pay is about the same as it was in late 2019, after accounting for inflation. But workers in some states have seen sharply higher earnings, especially in scenic areas that are appealing to remote workers and have labor shortages. In Montana, for example, average pay has increased 28.3% since before the […]
Montana ranked fourth most gun-friendly state, governor says
Gov. Greg Gianforte announced Friday that Montana is ranked the fourth most gun-friendly state in the nation. “As Montanans, we’re proud of our Second Amendment-protected right to keep and bear arms and know we have a responsibility to preserve it,” Republican Gov. Gianforte said in a statement. “We’ll continue to keep Montana a sanctuary for […]
Study Finds Weak Correlation Between THC Blood Levels and Impairment
The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information A new study published in Forensic Science International reveals that while alcohol and benzodiazepines have a clear and significant impact on driver impairment as their blood concentrations rise, the effects of THC are much less consistent and harder to predict, calling into question per se THC driving limits. The research, which examined over 15,000 cases … Continue reading The post Study Finds Weak Correlation Between THC Blood Levels and Impairment appeared first on The Marijuana Herald.
Busse beats Gianforte on latest fundraising haul
Money talks, as the old saying goes, and right now it may be telling the story that Republicans are more vulnerable than previously thought, according to fundraising reports and a political scientist. On Wednesday, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Ryan Busse, who is challenging Republican incumbent Greg Gianforte, announced its campaign had raised more money during the […]
'Worst kind of Catch-22': Unraveling Montana's Section 8 woes
MISSOULA, Mont. — Montana housing authorities are feeling the squeeze, unable to use all their Section 8 housing vouchers. The troubling trend follows the rapid increase of rents in the state since the COVID-19 pandemic. “We were always at 99-100% of our vouchers are leased, and we had enough...
Montana Entertainer Flint Rasmussen to Be Inducted into Hall of Fame
He has delighted the crowds from the dirt arena for decades. Soon he will shine in another hall of fame. Flint Rasmussen's resume would read like a TV star:. All this according to the press release from the hall of fame folks. Professional Bull Riders (PBR), Official Entertainer, 2006 to...
Let’s Have A Ball! Tickets Available For Unique Montana Event
An event is coming up that you don't want to miss out on. It's fun and a bit odd, but it's one of those events you can brag to your friends about. Laugh about and most likely have to explain exactly what it is every time you talk about it.
Columbia Falls School District receives approval for free meal program
COLUMBIA FALLS, Mont. — Back-to-school shopping can mean new clothes, school supplies, and even food. All of these items together can be pretty expensive. Columbia Falls School District received approval for the 2024-2025 school year for the Community Eligibility Provision program. With the approval of the program, all students...
Sharrott Creek fire west of Stevensville grows exponentially
STEVENSVILLE, Mont. — Latest updates show the lighting strike caused fire four miles west of Stevensville has grown to 1,012 acres. There is currently four airtankers dropping fire retardant,2 to 4 helios will be performing bucket drops,130 Firefighters are responding, and more resources on the way. Current Evacuation Orders:
Watch Willie Nelson’s Son Join Eddie Vedder for Beautiful Acoustic Rendition of “Just Breathe”
Lukas Nelson, son of Willie Nelson, is a celebrated country artist. He seemingly inherited his father’s knack for songwriting, singing, and playing guitar. Over the years, he proved his versatility by showing that he was just as comfortable performing cover songs as he was his originals. More recently, he took his versatility a step further when he took the stage with Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder to perform “Just Breathe.”
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