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Flathead County sells half of new jail bonds in 10 minutes

KALISPELL, MT — Flathead County raised $95 million through a bond sale to help build a new jail and replace its overcrowded current facility. The county issued the bonds at $5,000 each. Voters approved the sale in November. Municipal bonds like these are debt sold by a local government to

Montana National Guard wraps up two day Homeland Defense Conference

Montana National Guard wraps up two day Homeland Defense Conference

FORT HARRISON, Mont. - Day two of the Homeland Defense Conference has come to a conclusion, where partners and interagencies came together at Fort Harrison to begin laying down the foundation of updating Montana's military defense plan. After hours of discussion, officials with the Montana National Guard tell NonStop

Auditors praise Trump anti-fraud healthcare proposal

(The Center Square) – A coalition of 14 state financial leaders across the country backed a Trump administration policy to reduce fraud in health-care systems. The group of state financial officers wrote a letter Wednesday to the Trump administration praising a policy from the U.S. Department of Labor that

IMF chief warns of 'tough times' if oil prices stay high

IMF chief warns of 'tough times' if oil prices stay high

IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva warned Wednesday of difficult times ahead for the global economy if war in the Middle East is unresolved and oil prices stay high, adding that inflation risks could seep into food prices. "We must brace for tough times ahead" if the conflict persists, she

S&P 500, Nasdaq end at records as markets bet on US-Iran accord

S&P 500, Nasdaq end at records as markets bet on US-Iran accord

Major Wall Street stock indices finished at records Wednesday, extending an upward climb on optimism about an accord in the US-Iran conflict as the White House signaled plans for more talks. After a mixed day on European stock markets, both the broad-based S&P 500 and tech-

IMF and Argentina agree deal unlocking $1 bn in assistance

IMF and Argentina agree deal unlocking $1 bn in assistance

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said Wednesday it had reached an agreement with the highly indebted Argentine government as it reviews the country's financial reforms, paving the way for a $1 billion dollar disbursement. "Policy momentum has strengthened in recent months," the IMF said, noting that

Iran economic fallout is temporary, Hassett says

(The Center Square) – The economic fallout of the U.S. conflict in Iran will be temporary, National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said on Wednesday. Hassett touted the Trump administration’s policies to reduce prices for items like eggs and said the economy can bounce back from a temporary increase