Montana State University Extension is reminding Montanans to open a Medical Care Savings Account or make deposits into their accounts before Dec. 31 to save money on Montana income taxes. An MSA is an account used to reduce the cost of saving for medical expenses and long-term health care. According to Marsha Goetting, MSU Extension family economics specialist, an MSA offers several benefits,

The U.S. Senate on Thursday, Dec. 1, voted to codify an agreement the White House brokered between rail unions and freight companies in order to avoid a catastrophic rail strike, but fell short of enough votes to include paid sick leave for workers. The Senate backed the rail deal on an 80-15 vote and rejected the House-passed sick leave proposal 52-43, despite pleas from independent Sen. Bernie

Average gasoline prices in Montana have fallen 19.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.41/g on Monday, Dec. 5, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 615 stations in Montana. Prices in Montana are 45.1 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 1 cent per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has fallen 13.6 cents in the last week and stands at $5.06