PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 16 -- Ballard Spahr, a law firm, issued the following news release: Ballard Spahr represented Western Holding Company of Wolf Point and Western Bank of Wolf Point in their $15 million mergers with and into Eagle Bancorp Montana, Inc. and Opportunity Bank of Montana, respectively. In the transaction, Opportunity Bank acquired one retail bank branch and approximately $100 million in assets, $77 million in deposits, and $41 million in gross loans and Wolf Point re more PR

HELENA, Montana, Jan. 16 -- The Montana Department of Commerce issued the following news release: An historic hotel and rural community hospital will share $1.3 million in Community Development Block Grant-Economic Development grants to create and retain jobs, the Montana Department of Commerce announced Wednesday. Ekalaka and Carter County will receive $600,000 for Dahl Memorial Hospital to expand and purchase new medical equipment. This award will also create four jobs and retain 36. The hea more PR

HELENA, Montana, Jan. 17 -- The Montana Department of Commerce issued the following news release: Montana's Census Complete Count Committee has recently launched a new 2020 Census Website, CENSUS.MT.GOV. The new website has been designed to offer a user-friendly experience with improved navigation and easy-to-find resources. The new site includes 2020 Census information and resources specific to Montana like maps, flyers, and social media graphics. On the site, users can sign up to receive we more PR

HELENA, Montana, Jan. 15 -- The Montana Department of Commerce issued the following news release: * * * - $712,500 Will be Equally Distributed Among the Eight Tribal Nations in Montana * * * The Montana Department of Commerce awarded a total of $712,500 through the Montana Indian Language Program to the eight tribal governments in Montana to support language revitalization efforts. The Montana Indian Language Program works to protect American Indian cultural integrity by recognizing that la more PR

HELENA, Montana, Jan. 15 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: Just two weeks into the new year -- and two weeks into Sandi Luckey's tenure as Executive Director -- the Montana Democratic Party is staffing up in key departments as it gears up for a pivotal 2020 election cycle. Nathan Stein, former National Press Secretary for the Bullock for President campaign, is joining MDP as Communications Director. Ciara Maxwell, a veteran of field operations in three electio more PR

HELENA, Montana, Jan. 17 -- The Montana Department of Commerce issued the following news release: * * * - $750,000 will be Awarded to Support Tourism and Recreation Projects in 23 Communities * * * Montana Department of Commerce Director Tara Rice announced 25 organizations in 23 communities across Montana will receive funding to strengthen local economies through tourism and outdoor recreation-related activities. Funds totaling $750,000 will be awarded through the Tourism Grant Program at  more PR

MISSOULA, Montana, Jan. 15 [TNSsociologyresearch] -- The University of Montana issued the following news release: In a new study published in Rangeland Ecology and Management, researchers explore the diverse factors that influence how ranchers manage their land. Missoula-based collaborators on the project include University of Montana Assistant Professor Alex Metcalf and the Intermountain West Joint Venture, a Missoula organization committed to bird habitat conservation by fostering public-priv more PR

HELENA, Montana, Jan. 18 -- The Montana Department of Commerce issued the following news release: Beginning Monday, Montana's first Census 2020 public service announcement will start airing on broadcast television and radio stations statewide. The "About the 2020 Census" is the first of four PSAs that will be released by the State Complete Count Committee. "About the 2020 Census" features Montana veterans and public safety officers as they explain why responding to the Census is so important.  more PR

HELENA, Montana, Jan. 17 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: Montana Democrats are taking a look back at one of Greg Gianforte's greatest hits -- his advocacy for a statewide sales tax. In testimony before a state tax advisory council, Gianforte called a statewide sales tax an "ideal solution." Gianforte's "ideal solution" disproportionately hurts families on lower incomes, but that's hardly a concern for the richest member of Congress. Gianforte has repeatedly p more PR

MISSOULA, Montana, Jan. 16 -- The University of Montana issued the following news release: Rebecca Bendick, a University of Montana geosciences professor, has been selected to lead UNAVCO, a nonprofit, academic consortium that supports geophysics research and workforce development around the globe. Established in 1984 to advance scientific research with GPS technology, the consortium now has 100 U.S. member institutions and 80 international partners. UNAVCO's core facility is in Boulder, Color more PR