The new year stands before us, like a chapter in a book, waiting to be written. We can help write that story by setting goals. – Melody Beattie

Welcome to “Thursday Numbers!” In case you’re a first-time visitor, this is the weekly column where I take a look at the numbers that are in the news (in descending order) and provide commentary sometimes sprinkled with sarcasm.

This week’s topics include debt, Montana lottery, unemployment, Betty White, Sprint, Montana GOP, Debbie Reynolds, Obama & Trump, Montana Women’s Prison inmates, FBS College Football championship, national monuments, and much more!

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