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Extension Explains Potential Tax Savings From Medical Care Savings Accounts

Montana residents looking to reduce their state income taxes while preparing for current and future health care costs can take advantage of a Montana Medical Care Savings Account. In the 2025 calendar year, MSA account holders are eligible to deposit up to $4,600 to be used for eligible medical and long-term health care expenses. The amount of the deposit can be deducted from an individual’s

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Extension Explains Potential Tax Savings From Medical Care Savings Accounts

Montana residents looking to reduce their state income taxes while preparing for current and future health care costs can take advantage of a Montana Medical Care Savings Account. In the 2025 calendar year, MSA account holders are eligible to deposit up to $4,600 to be used for eligible medical and long-term health care expenses. The amount of the deposit can be deducted from an individual’s

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Posted on August 21, 2025

New Medicaid Work Requirements Mean Less Leeway For States

When President Donald Trump signed a law adding work requirements for some Medicaid recipients, he may have undercut lawmakers in at least 14 states who were designing their own plans, according to health industry observers. Georgia is the only state with a work requirement in place for Medicaid, but several states have been pursuing such a policy for years, only to be blocked by courts or, most

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New Medicaid Work Requirements Mean Less Leeway For States

When President Donald Trump signed a law adding work requirements for some Medicaid recipients, he may have undercut lawmakers in at least 14 states who were designing their own plans, according to health industry observers. Georgia is the only state with a work requirement in place for Medicaid, but several states have been pursuing such a policy for years, only to be blocked by courts or, most

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Posted on August 21, 2025

Gas Prices Increase Slightly

Average gasoline prices in Montana have risen 1.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.23/g on Monday, Aug. 18, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 615 stations in Montana. Prices in Montana are 1.1 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 25.6 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has decreased 1.9 cents compared to a week ago and stands

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Gas Prices Increase Slightly

Average gasoline prices in Montana have risen 1.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.23/g on Monday, Aug. 18, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 615 stations in Montana. Prices in Montana are 1.1 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 25.6 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has decreased 1.9 cents compared to a week ago and stands

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Posted on August 21, 2025

Groups File Suit To Declare Right To Abortion Is Unconstitutional

Two groups, which were shot down unanimously by the Montana Supreme Court when they tried to halt a provision to protect the right to an abortion hours before it became part of the state’s constitution, have kept a vow to take the fight to a state district court. The Montana Life Defense Fund and the Montana Family Foundation filed suit in Yellowstone District Court late Tuesday afternoon, asking

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Groups File Suit To Declare Right To Abortion Is Unconstitutional

Two groups, which were shot down unanimously by the Montana Supreme Court when they tried to halt a provision to protect the right to an abortion hours before it became part of the state’s constitution, have kept a vow to take the fight to a state district court. The Montana Life Defense Fund and the Montana Family Foundation filed suit in Yellowstone District Court late Tuesday afternoon, asking

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Posted on August 21, 2025

Magic Show

The Magic of Circus Stage Show went on despite gathering storm clouds Aug. 7, at the Roosevelt County Fairgrounds in Culbertson. (Photo by James Walling)

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Magic Show

The Magic of Circus Stage Show went on despite gathering storm clouds Aug. 7, at the Roosevelt County Fairgrounds in Culbertson. (Photo by James Walling)

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Posted on August 21, 2025

Interest In High School Athletics Increase

High school athletics participation increased by nearly 200,000 in 2024-25, continuing an upward trajectory since the pandemic and registering an all-time high for participation. The NFHS High School Athletics Participation Survey indicated that 8,260,891 participants were involved in high school sports in 2024-25, which is up 198,589 from the previous year and tops the previous record of

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Interest In High School Athletics Increase

High school athletics participation increased by nearly 200,000 in 2024-25, continuing an upward trajectory since the pandemic and registering an all-time high for participation. The NFHS High School Athletics Participation Survey indicated that 8,260,891 participants were involved in high school sports in 2024-25, which is up 198,589 from the previous year and tops the previous record of

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Posted on August 21, 2025

Opinion

The newspaper world felt sadness recently when it was announced that the owner of a chain of papers was closing eight newspapers in Wyoming. Not only was it terrible news for those newspapers’ employees, but readers were suddenly no longer able to have their community news to look forward to each issue. On a show of display for their newspapers, many readers started to collect donations with

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The newspaper world felt sadness recently when it was announced that the owner of a chain of papers was closing eight newspapers in Wyoming. Not only was it terrible news for those newspapers’ employees, but readers were suddenly no longer able to have their community news to look forward to each issue. On a show of display for their newspapers, many readers started to collect donations with

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Posted on August 21, 2025

Legislators Receive Awards From Farm Bureau

During the Montana Farm Bureau Summer Conference, held June 9-11 in Fairmont Hot Springs, six legislators received special awards recognizing their significant efforts in supporting agriculture and rural Montana. “We are honored to present our legislative awards to these deserving legislators,” said MFBF president Cyndi Johnson. “One of the many benefits of being a Farm Bureau member

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Legislators Receive Awards From Farm Bureau

During the Montana Farm Bureau Summer Conference, held June 9-11 in Fairmont Hot Springs, six legislators received special awards recognizing their significant efforts in supporting agriculture and rural Montana. “We are honored to present our legislative awards to these deserving legislators,” said MFBF president Cyndi Johnson. “One of the many benefits of being a Farm Bureau member

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Posted on August 21, 2025

Property Tax Rebate Now Available

Gov. Greg Gianforte reminds Montanans about two new laws which provide Montana homeowners with property tax relief, including new tax rates and property tax rebates. “Recognizing the burden of rising property taxes, we worked with the Legislature to deliver permanent and meaningful property tax relief,” Gianforte said. “I encourage all eligible Montana homeowners to visit getmyrebate.mt.gov

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Property Tax Rebate Now Available

Gov. Greg Gianforte reminds Montanans about two new laws which provide Montana homeowners with property tax relief, including new tax rates and property tax rebates. “Recognizing the burden of rising property taxes, we worked with the Legislature to deliver permanent and meaningful property tax relief,” Gianforte said. “I encourage all eligible Montana homeowners to visit getmyrebate.mt.gov

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Posted on August 21, 2025

Students Can Combat Bullying

Bullying continues to be a concern in schools. Students can be proactive partners in stopping bullying at school and after hours. Students are bullied every day. Bullying can happen anywhere, but it is prevalent in school environments. Bullying is often under- reported because children and young adults may be scared of the consequences of outing their bullies. In 2014, the Centers for Disease

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Students Can Combat Bullying

Bullying continues to be a concern in schools. Students can be proactive partners in stopping bullying at school and after hours. Students are bullied every day. Bullying can happen anywhere, but it is prevalent in school environments. Bullying is often under- reported because children and young adults may be scared of the consequences of outing their bullies. In 2014, the Centers for Disease

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Posted on August 21, 2025

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Extension Explains Potential Tax Savings From Medical Care Savings Accounts

Extension Explains Potential Tax Savings From Medical Care Savings Accounts

New Medicaid Work Requirements Mean Less Leeway For States

New Medicaid Work Requirements Mean Less Leeway For States

Gas Prices Increase Slightly

Gas Prices Increase Slightly

Groups File Suit To Declare Right To Abortion Is Unconstitutional

Groups File Suit To Declare Right To Abortion Is Unconstitutional

Magic Show

Magic Show

Interest In High School Athletics Increase

Interest In High School Athletics Increase

Opinion

Opinion

Legislators Receive Awards From Farm Bureau

Legislators Receive Awards From Farm Bureau

Property Tax Rebate Now Available

Property Tax Rebate Now Available

Students Can Combat Bullying

Students Can Combat Bullying

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