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Banking: Stockman Bank has opened a full-service Columbia Falls branch, a major local investment by the Montana-based bank. Business Education: The University of Montana’s business college ranked among the nation’s top 15% of public undergraduate programs, with 94% of graduates employed or in graduate school within six months. Taxes: Three Montana lawmakers filed a second lawsuit challenging the state’s 2025 property-tax law, which set tiered rates for homes, small businesses, farms and ranches. Workforce: Montana received $4.8 million to expand employer-led training programs, while a new Montana Skills Fund aims to support workforce development. Technology: Montana’s tech sector took center stage at a Bozeman economic summit, as local industry leaders discussed automation and AI. Trade: Gov. Greg Gianforte promoted agricultural partnerships and Montana goods during a trip to India.

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Oct. 15, 2026

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Educational Services industry an employer submit 3 H-1B petitions across Southwest Montana News publication area in 2025

Southwest Montana News |

Owner: Brian Timpone & Bradley Cameron info about owner

Southwest Montana News

Right-wing

Caution	Pseudo-journalism: Pink-slime
Owned By	Brian Timpone & Bradley Cameron through Metric Media LLC
Year Founded	2020
Website	https://swmontanatimes.com/
Domain Registration Year	2019
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Montana,
Owner Country	United States

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2 hours ago

Candidates In Montana, Iowa Remind Dems How To Respond When Bigots Sh*t On Trans Friends

Wonkette - Michigan |

Owner: Rebecca Schoenkopf info about owner

Wonkette

Left-wing

Owned By	Rebecca Schoenkopf through Commie Girl Industries Inc.
Year Founded	2004
Website	https://www.wonkette.com/
Domain Registration Year	2003
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Michigan, Detroit
Owner Country	United States

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4 hours ago

Central Montana Times Publication Area: How many H-1B petitions were made by employers classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry during 2025?

Central Montana Times |

Owner: Brian Timpone & Bradley Cameron info about owner

Central Montana Times

Right-wing

Caution	Pseudo-journalism: Pink-slime
Owned By	Brian Timpone & Bradley Cameron through Metric Media LLC
Year Founded	2020
Website	https://centralmontanatimes.com/
Domain Registration Year	2019
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Montana,
Owner Country	United States

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4 hours ago

GOP Operatives 'Taken Aback' As Rural Voters Blame Billionaires for Economic Woes: Report

Common Dreams |

Owner: Common Dreams NewsCenter (Non-profit) info about owner

Common Dreams

Left-wing

Owned By	Common Dreams NewsCenter (Non-profit, Founder and Director Craig Brown)
Year Founded	1997
Website	https://www.commondreams.org/
Domain Registration Year	1997
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Maine, Portland
Owner Country	United States

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4 hours ago

2026 Montana high school soccer playoffs

406 Sports - Montana |

Owner: Lee Enterprises info about owner

406 Sports - Montana

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Owned By	Lee Enterprises
Year Founded	2016
Website	https://406mtsports.com/
Domain Registration Year	2016
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, Montana, Billings
Owner Country	United States

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11 hours ago

University of Montana Business College Ranks High Among Programs Nationally

Hi Line Today - Montana |

Owner: C David Leeds info about owner

Hi Line Today - Montana

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Owned By	C David Leeds through New Media Broadcasters, Inc.
Year Founded	2018
Website	hilinetoday.com
Domain Registration Year	2019
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Montana, Havre
Owner Country	United States

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8 hours ago

Industry Poll: The memorable detours that make business travel

Home Accents Today - North Carolina |

Owner: Russ Roenick & Ken Firtel info about owner

Home Accents Today - North Carolina

Pending

Owned By	Russ Roenick & Ken Firtel through Transom Capital Group & BridgeTower Media Division
Year Founded	1986
Website	www.homeaccentstoday.com
Domain Registration Year	1996
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, North Carolina, Greensboro
Owner Country	United States

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9 hours ago

Stockman Bank opens Columbia Falls branch

Daily Inter Lake - Montana |

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Daily Inter Lake - Montana

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Owned By	Hagadone Family through Hagadone Corporation & Hagadone Media Group
Year Founded	1889
Website	www.dailyinterlake.com
Domain Registration Year	1997
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, Montana, Kalispell
Owner Country	United States

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