President Donald Trump has requested Congress to retract $9.4 billion in previously approved spending, a move affecting Montana’s public media funding. This rescission proposal threatens organizations like Yellowstone Public Radio, Montana Public Radio, Montana PBS, and Bozeman-based KGLT with a $2.6 million deficit. Montana PBS faces the largest impact, receiving
Montana’s growth has slowed since the COVID-19 surge, but cities like Kalispell and East Helena still see notable increases.
The Missoula City Council has officially recognized the LGBTQ Pride flag as an official city flag after a new state law restricted flag displays on government property, including schools. House Bill 819, signed by Gov. Greg Gianforte on May 13, limits flags on government property to specific categories, excluding personal
Discover La Casita, a hidden gem in Kalispell offering handmade Mexican delights, from tacos to churros. A must-try!
Montana’s American Indian Caucus celebrates its most successful legislative session, advancing key bills for Indian Country.
Significant tax relief legislation was enacted by the state Legislature and Gov. Gianforte this year, aiming to reduce property taxes for homeowners and landlords engaged in long-term rentals. This new policy, introduced this year and continuing through next, will lessen taxes for primary residences. However, starting in 2026, it will
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Billings officials have warned that new Montana property tax laws could significantly impact the city’s public safety budgets, with potential reductions in services. Billings Chief of Police Rich St. John emphasized that residents might experience decreased services. “You just may have to lower your expectations, and the citizens might have
A bill revising the Montana Indian Child Welfare Act was signed into law in a weaker form, extending until 2029.
After long deliberations, the Florence-Carlton school district in Ravalli County opted for a four-day school week, joining many smaller Montana districts. The decision aims to tackle staffing shortages, worsened by the end of pandemic funding and a drop in student enrollment by 50 this school year. Florence, a rural town
Gov. Gianforte signed legislation to resolve a law enforcement dispute between Montana, Lake County, and CSKT.
