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Minimum wage and tax credit increases take effect

Shaylee Ragar Jan. 4, 2024 - MTPR.org Montana workers earning minimum wage will see a raise above $10 an hour starting January 1, and will keep more of their earnings starting next year. State...

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Montana's hourly minimum wage to hit $10.30 in 2024

Phil Drake Dec 29, 2023 - Helena Independent Record Montana’s minimum wage will increase 35 cents an hour to $10.30, or by 3.5%, beginning Monday, the state said. It is $3.05 higher than...

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Montana's minimum wage rises 35 cents on Jan. 1

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Democratic lawmakers ask for pause on Medicaid redeterminations as process slows

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Changes in Medicaid ‘the perfect storm,’ affecting Montana patients, providers

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Montana PBS Reports: IMPACT - Property Tax and Passenger Rail

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Dr. Paul Pope of MSU Billings speaks on potential impacts of a Government Shutdown

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Counties want Attorney General opinion on school equalization levy calculation, property taxes

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