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Gulch Distillers highlighted as part of state ag investment program

HELENA — On a sunny and bright St. Patrick’s Day in downtown Helena, Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte stopped at Gulch Distillers for a tasting and to highlight the state’s Growth Through Agriculture grant and loan program. March is National Agriculture Month and the state program, created in 1987, provides

US airlines still see strong demand as jet fuel worries loom

US airlines still see strong demand as jet fuel worries loom

US carriers will face tough challenges in the months ahead if jet fuel prices stay high, but for now consumers are still booking trips in numbers, airline CEOs said Tuesday. "The 10 biggest booking weeks of our history have been the first 10 weeks of this year," said

US, European stocks rise despite latest jump in oil prices

US, European stocks rise despite latest jump in oil prices

US and European equities rose Tuesday despite another jump in oil prices as fresh Iranian attacks on crude-producing neighbors added to an already disrupted petroleum supply picture. Market gains in US indices moderated somewhat after an early rally prompted by upbeat outlooks from artificial intelligence leader Nvidia and major

Why ‘Social Inflation’ Is Boosting Bodily Injury Claims and What Insurers Must Do Next | Insurify

The number of car accidents and basic insurance claims has been falling in recent years. But one type of car insurance claim is moving in the opposite direction: bodily injury. Government regulators and insurance industry groups say the number of property damage, collision, and personal injury protection (PIP) claims has

Montana Employers Hit With 60 OSHA HazCom Violations Over Last 5 Years

Montana Employers Hit With 60 OSHA HazCom Violations Over Last 5 Years

Millions of U.S. workers handle, store, or work near hazardous chemicals every day—from cleaning solvents and industrial adhesives to flammable gases and corrosive substances. Without proper training, clear labeling, and accessible safety data sheets, employees may not fully understand the health risks they face, including respiratory illness, chemical

US Fed expected to keep rates steady as Iran war impact looms

US Fed expected to keep rates steady as Iran war impact looms

The US Federal Reserve opened its two-day meeting on Tuesday with policymakers expected to keep interest rates unchanged as they digest weak economic data and gauge the economic effects of the Iran war. The central bank's rate-setting Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) began its gathering at

War fuels fears of new oil crisis

War fuels fears of new oil crisis

Attacks on oil infrastructure in the Gulf region and soaring oil prices are raising the spectre of a new oil crisis, although economists say we’re not quite there just yet. - What is an oil crisis? - An oil shock is generally understood to mean a supply shortage that sparks a