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The Montana Department of Commerce celebrated 40 years of its Made in Montana Program on Friday with the kickoff of the annual Made in Montana Tradeshow in Helena.

R-Y Timber of Livingston has announced that is was purchased by Sun Mountain Lumber of Deer Lodge.The sale was partially funded through a loan from the Montana

Sun Mountain Lumber confirmed Tuesday that it has acquired the R-Y Timber sawmill in Livingston. The mill had shut down in February 2023 after the second of two fires.

Montana Commerce Department Director Scott Osterman has resigned following an internal investigation that said he inappropriately spent state funds.

Montana Commerce Department Director Scott Osterman has resigned following an internal investigation that said he inappropriately spent state funds.

Montana Department of Commerce Director Scott Osterman resigned this week after an internal probe found that he racked up more than $26,000 in disallowed govern

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Osterman this year made $80.52 in his hourly wage, more than $167,500 annually, as director of the state commerce department.

Montana Department of Commerce Director Scott Osterman resigned this week after an internal probe found that he racked up more than $26,000 in disallowed government expenses in possible violation of state law and policy.

Montana Commerce Department Director Scott Osterman has resigned following an internal investigation that said he inappropriately spent state funds.