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In 2022, Glacier County ranks 22nd among Montana counties for government transfer income per capita at $12,995

In 2022, residents of Glacier County received an average of $12,995 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 22nd highest in Montana.

By Glacier Country News | Mar 24, 2025

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Glacier County: Residents received $26.17 million per capita from Income Maintenance transfers in 2022

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 4.3% of income in Glacier County, providing an average of $1,913 per capita to residents.

By Glacier Country News | Mar 22, 2025

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Lake County residents received $13,243 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking 17th in Montana

By Glacier Country News | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, residents of Lake County received an average of $13,243 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 17th highest in Montana.

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Lake County: Income Maintenance dependency reached 2.3% in 2022

By Glacier Country News | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.3% of income in Lake County, providing an average of $1,072 per capita to residents.

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Federal board orders USDA to reinstate nearly 6,000 workers

By Glacier Country News | Mar 14, 2025

On Tuesday, the U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) issued a ruling that requires the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to temporarily reinstate nearly 6,000 workers.

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Ravalli County: Income Maintenance made up 1.3% of total income in 2022

By Glacier Country News | Mar 11, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.3% of income in Ravalli County, providing an average of $765 per capita to residents.

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Ravalli County ranks 14th highest in Montana for per capita government transfer income at $13,512 in 2022

By Glacier Country News | Mar 11, 2025

In 2022, residents of Ravalli County received an average of $13,512 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 14th highest in Montana.

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Zinke responds positively to Trump's joint address highlighting early administration successes

By Glacier Country News | Mar 5, 2025

Congressman Ryan Zinke has released a statement in response to President Trump's recent Joint Address to Congress.

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Missoula County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 1.1% of income in 2022

By Glacier Country News | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.1% of income in Missoula County, providing an average of $724 per capita to residents.

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Montana representative applauds Marc Fogel's return after Russian detention

By Glacier Country News | Feb 11, 2025

Washington, D.C. - Representative Ryan Zinke from Western Montana has expressed his approval following the release of Marc Fogel, an American citizen detained in Russia since 2021.

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Representatives urge Trump Administration to revoke Biden's order on grizzly bear management

By Glacier Country News | Feb 10, 2025

Western Montana Representative Ryan Zinke, along with Representatives Harriet Hageman from Wyoming, Russ Fulcher from Idaho's 1st district, and Troy Downing from Montana's 2nd district, have made a formal request to President Trump and the...

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Bipartisan effort seeks to strengthen aerial wildland firefighting capabilities

By Glacier Country News | Feb 6, 2025

Western Congressman Ryan Zinke has joined a bipartisan effort to enhance aerial wildland firefighting capabilities by signing onto the Aerial Firefighting Enhancement Act.

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Zinke reintroduces conservation bills focusing on public lands and wildlife

By Glacier Country News | Jan 23, 2025

Western Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke has reintroduced a series of conservation bills that he had previously presented during the 118th Congress.

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Zinke supports MetraPark plan for immigrant detention in Montana

By Glacier Country News | Jan 23, 2025

Today, Congressman Ryan Zinke expressed support for a proposal by Yellowstone County Commissioners to use the MetraPark expo center in Billings, Montana, as a facility to detain and process illegal immigrants.

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Zinke introduces bill targeting Cottonwood decision affecting Montana's forests

By Glacier Country News | Jan 21, 2025

Today, Representatives Ryan Zinke of Montana and Dan Newhouse of Washington introduced the Ending Endless Litigation Act.

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EDA awards $148,800 in grants for economic development projects in Missoula County in 2023

By Glacier Country News | Jan 20, 2025

In 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $148,800 in grants for economic development projects in Missoula County, Montana.

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EDA awards $153,000 in grants for economic development projects in Lake County in 2023

By Glacier Country News | Jan 20, 2025

In 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $153,000 in grants for economic development projects in Lake County, Montana.

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EDA awards $153,000 in grants for economic development projects in Glacier County in 2023

By Glacier Country News | Jan 20, 2025

In 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $153,000 in grants for economic development projects in Glacier County, Montana.

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Montana and California lawmakers urge FAA to certify firefighting helicopters

By Glacier Country News | Jan 17, 2025

Today, a group of lawmakers from Montana and California urged the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to expedite the certification process for six CH-47D Chinook helicopters owned by Billings Flying Service (BFS).

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Montana State Rodeo Team makes history with inaugural parade invitation

By Glacier Country News | Jan 15, 2025

Today, Congressman Ryan Zinke extended his congratulations to the Montana State University (MSU) Rodeo Team for their selection to participate in the 2025 Inaugural Parade in Washington, D.C., scheduled for January 20.