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Secretary of State’s Office reminds Montana businesses to stay safe from cybersecurity threats

HELENA, Mont. -- The Montana Secretary of State's Office is reminding Montana businesses to be aware of and stay safe from potential cybersecurity threats. Cyber attacks such as phishing, malware, and ransomware remain a growing threat for small businesses across the country. A recent release from the U.S. Small Business Administration stated the cost of…

ByMontana Secretary of StateMarch 3, 2022

Elections

Another congressional candidate files with Montana Secretary of State’s Office

HELENA, Mont. -- Ten new candidate filings were submitted to the Montana Secretary of State's Office this week, including another candidate officially entering the race for Congress. Matt Jette became the latest candidate to file for Montana's new U.S. House seat, District 1, which consists of western Montana. Jette filed on Monday and joined Allen…

ByMontana Secretary of StateFebruary 25, 2022

Elections

Montana Secretary of State’s Office receives 15 new candidate filings this week

HELENA, Mont. -- Fifteen new candidate filings were submitted to the Montana Secretary of State's Office this week as the 2022 candidate filing season enters its final 24 days. The deadline to file for office is 5 p.m. on Monday, March 14, 2022. This week, two candidates entered the race for Montana's two Congressional seats…

ByMontana Secretary of StateFebruary 18, 2022

Elections

Montana Secretary of State’s Office hosts Election Administrator Certification training

BILLINGS, Mont. -- State and local election officials held their biennial Election Administrator Certification training event this week. The Elections & Voter Services Division of the Montana Secretary of State's Office hosted the training, which consisted of a variety of topics in preparation for the 2022 midterm elections. The Secretary of State's Election &…

ByMontana Secretary of StateFebruary 18, 2022

Montana Business Spotlight

Montana Business Spotlight: Cowgirl Coffee ‘super appreciative’ nearing 20-year anniversary

Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen introduces the latest installment of the Montana Business Spotlight series recognizing and highlighting local businesses across the Treasure State. This feature introduces Montanans to Cowgirl Coffee in the Flathead Valley. Click the play button on the featured image above to watch the Cowgirl Coffee Montana Business Spotlight. WHITEFISH, Mont.…

ByMontana Secretary of StateFebruary 16, 2022

Elections

Montana’s 2022 candidate filing season enters final 28 days

HELENA, Mont. -- Montana's 2022 candidate filing season is winding down. Twenty-eight days remain before the deadline of Monday, March 14, 2022. Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen officially opened candidate filing on Thursday, January 13, with 81 candidates filing on the first day. As of noon on Monday, February 14, a total of 221…

ByMontana Secretary of StateFebruary 14, 2022

Business Services

UPDATED: Montana Secretary of State’s Office again warns of deceptive mailings addressed to new businesses

The Montana Secretary of State's Office warns of deceptive mailings addressed to new businesses. Updated: This release has been updated in 2023 to reflect a deceptive mailing titled "2023 Updated Montana Certificate of Request Form." This mailing is not associated with the Montana Secretary of State's Office. A Certificate of Existence may be obtained from the…

ByMontana Secretary of StateFebruary 10, 2022

Business Services

More than 50,000 annual reports filed with the Montana Secretary of State’s Office to date

HELENA, Mont. -- More than 50,000 businesses have filed their annual report with the Montana Secretary of State's Office entering the week of February 7, 2022. In the 38 days since annual report season began on January 1, nearly one-quarter of annual reports have been filed with the Business Services Division of the Secretary…

ByMontana Secretary of StateFebruary 8, 2022

Elections

Montana Secretary of State’s Office sees slight increase in candidate filings

HELENA, Mont. -- The Montana Secretary of State's Office announced on Friday that 213 total candidate filings have been reported in just over three weeks of the 2022 candidate filing season. Since candidate filing opened on January 13, a total of 189 candidates have filed for the Montana Legislature -- 151 for the House and…

ByMontana Secretary of StateFebruary 4, 2022

SOS News

Montana Secretary of State praises law enforcement for voting crime citations

HELENA, Mont. – According to the Phillips County Sheriff’s Office, two non-citizens were charged and received citations related to election crimes during the November 2021 municipal election. According to county election officials, the Dodson mayoral race in Phillips County was decided by only two votes. The Secretary of State’s Office referred the matter to the…

ByMontana Secretary of StateFebruary 4, 2022

Montana Secretary of State

Secretary of State’s Office reminds Montana businesses to stay safe from cybersecurity threats

Another congressional candidate files with Montana Secretary of State’s Office

Montana Secretary of State’s Office receives 15 new candidate filings this week

Montana Secretary of State’s Office hosts Election Administrator Certification training

Montana Business Spotlight: Cowgirl Coffee ‘super appreciative’ nearing 20-year anniversary

Montana’s 2022 candidate filing season enters final 28 days

UPDATED: Montana Secretary of State’s Office again warns of deceptive mailings addressed to new businesses

More than 50,000 annual reports filed with the Montana Secretary of State’s Office to date

Montana Secretary of State’s Office sees slight increase in candidate filings

Montana Secretary of State praises law enforcement for voting crime citations

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