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.
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President Trump’s plan to merge firefighting efforts into one agency may increase wildfire risks, ex-officials warn.
Florence-Carlton school district adopts a four-day week amid staffing issues, sparking community backlash and lawsuits.
Montana’s congressional reps back Trump’s budget bill, but express reservations about public land provisions.
Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte signed HB 932, expanding conservation uses for marijuana tax revenues, effective July 1.
