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

Jonathon Ambarian Dec 26, 2023 - KXLH Helena HELENA — Monday is the first day of 2024 – and also the first day that Montana’s minimum wage will be higher than $10 an hour. On Jan. 1, the...

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Democratic lawmakers ask for pause on Medicaid redeterminations as process slows

Victoria Eavis, Helena Independent-Record, 12/14/23 Two Democratic lawmakers asked the director of the Department of Public Health and Human Services to pause the Medicaid redetermination process...

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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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Frustration, confusion and distress mark the Medicaid renewal process in Montana

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What Community Members Can Do to Support Families During the Medicaid Unwinding

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