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Gov. Gianforte will end expanded unemployment benefits in favor of a one-time $1,200 bonus for Montanans who re-enter the workforce.

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Series Archives:

Expanded unemployment benefits are out. Return-to-work bonuses are in.

Multibillion stimulus bill aims to spur Montana into post-COVID prosperity. Here’s what lawmakers want to spend.

Gianforte administration takes second crack at modernizing corporate income tax

Stimulus money could fuel massive Montana broadband effort

Gianforte administration calls for tax cuts to lure out-of-state entrepreneurs

Business equipment tax cut gets initial hearing

Lawmakers consider expanding affordable housing financing program

Promoting rural broadband with tax breaks

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