Montana Lawmakers Debate School Choice Bill Amid Financial Concerns
February 4, 2025
“School choice” advocates in Montana push for tax credits to support private school tuition, sparking debate in legislature.
“School choice” advocates in Montana push for tax credits to support private school tuition, sparking debate in legislature.
An ethics probe into ex-Montana Senate leader Ellsworth may extend beyond February, ensuring a fair defense process.
Running for office as an independent in Montana may become tougher under HB 207, increasing signature requirements.
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Tribal leaders urge Montana to reinstate a key tribal relations manager role for better communication with state agencies.
Gov. Greg Gianforte, joined by Grover Norquist, proposes reducing Montana’s top income tax rate from 5.9% to 4.9%.
Molly Blakely and other educators support the STARS Act to boost Montana’s starting teacher pay and retention.
A contractor disputes claims in a Montana Senate ethics probe, defending former president Jason Ellsworth’s actions.
Nonprofits nationwide face uncertainty after a sudden federal funding freeze, initiated by a White House memo.
A national freeze on federal grants, ordered by Trump, sparks confusion and worries among Montana nonprofits and agencies.
The Montana Senate will investigate a $170,100 contract by ex-Senate President Ellsworth, citing procurement violations.
A Montana audit finds ex-Senate leader Ellsworth’s $170K contract violated state law by bypassing bidding rules.
