Governor Steve Bullock today announced Montana ranks 6 th in the nation on employment performance since the pre-COVID-19 recession peak and emphasized the need for a healthy workforce to have a healthy economy as COVID-19 cases increase. “A healthy economy …
The Montana Department of Labor & Industry (DLI) today announced that 27,311 Unemployment Insurance (UI) payments totaling over $10.5M were issued the week of September 14 through September 18, providing benefits to eligible Montanans. That figure …
The Montana Department of Labor & Industry today announced that the Unemployment Insurance (UI) Taxable Wage Base for 2021 will be $35,300, an increase of $1,200 from 2020. Montana’s taxable wage base is 80% of the average annual wage rounded to the …
Governor Steve Bullock today announced that Jobs for Montana’s Graduates received its fourteenth “5-of-5” award, showing the state program continues to provide superior services to Montana students who face barriers to graduation. “I’m pleased Jobs for …
MONTANA – Governor Steve Bullock today announced Montana’s unemployment rate continued its downward trend in August, dropping by 0.9 percentage points to 5.6%. Montana’s unemployment rate is well below the national rate of 8.4% for August. “Montana …
Governor Steve Bullock today presented an updated report affirming that Medicaid expansion has been beneficial to businesses, workers, and the Montana economy, and supports efforts to maintain a healthy and safe workforce. “In Montana, three out of five …
The Montana Department of Labor & Industry (DLI) today announced that almost 54,000 Unemployment Insurance (UI) payments totaling over $20M were issued the week of September 7 through September 11, providing benefits to eligible Montanans. That figure …
MONTANA – Governor Bullock today announced that the long-running Innovate Montana Symposium will this year pivot to an online video portal intended to help businesses with economic recovery during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Montana’s business owners and …
HELENA – The Montana Department of Labor & Industry (DLI) today was informed in a call with the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) that FEMA will not approve funding for the Lost Wages Assistance (LWA) …
The Montana Department of Labor & Industry (DLI) today announced that nearly 51,000 Unemployment Insurance (UI) payments totaling almost $27M were issued the week of August 31 through September 4, providing benefits to eligible Montanans. That figure …
BUTTE – Governor Steve Bullock today visited the Plumbers and Pipefitters Local Union #41 Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee to discuss how apprenticeship has continued safely during the pandemic and how it will be instrumental to the economy as …
The Montana Department of Labor & Industry (DLI) today announced that nearly 54,000 Unemployment Insurance (UI) payments totaling over $42M were issued the week of August 24 through August 28, providing benefits to eligible Montanans. That figure …
MONTANA – Governor Steve Bullock today announced the Montana Department of Labor & Industry is now issuing the $400 weekly payment through the Lost Wages Assistance Program for Montanans filing for unemployment benefits due to COVID-19. “These greatly …
The Montana Department of Labor & Industry (DLI) today announced that over 27,500 Unemployment Insurance (UI) payments totaling almost $11M were issued over the week of August 17 through August 21, providing benefits to eligible Montanans. That figure …
Governor Steve Bullock today announced Montana’s unemployment rate decreased for the third straight month, dropping by 0.8 percentage points to 6.4% in July. Montana’s unemployment rate is 3.8 percentage points below the national rate of 10.2% for July. “ …
The Montana Department of Labor & Industry (DLI) today announced that the United States Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) has approved Montana’s application for the Lost Wages Assistance Payments grant. This grant allows DLI to provide …
The Montana Department of Labor & Industry (DLI) today announced that over 28,000 Unemployment Insurance (UI) payments totaling over $11M were issued over the week of August 10 through August 14, providing benefits to eligible Montanans. That figure …
HELENA – The Montana Department of Labor & Industry (DLI) announced today it has applied for the Lost Wages Assistance Payments grant through the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA). Upon approval, this grant will allow DLI to provide an …
The Montana Department of Labor & Industry today announced the extension of the work search waiver for Unemployment Insurance (UI) claimants in Montana. Yesterday, DLI issued a scheduled email to claimants stating that the work search requirements were …
Governor Steve Bullock today announced he will direct $10 million in Coronavirus Relief Funds to create the Live Entertainment Grant Program to provide long term viability for the live entertainment industry. “Live entertainment businesses that bring …
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