Article Summary – Officials from 49 of Montana’s 56 counties are having to send supplemental property tax bills to numerous property owners following a Supreme Court ruling. The ruling was related to a dispute over the state’s “95 mill” school equalization property tax with Gov. Greg Gianforte. The amount of
Article Summary – Montana lawmakers have criticised state Superintendent Elsie Arntzen’s refusal to attend a legislative committee meeting about new education laws. Arntzen was accused of not meeting her constitutional obligation, and the Office of Public Instruction (OPI) was criticised for delayed implementation of new laws and poor communication with
Article Summary – The Montana state health department has awarded Maximus Federal Services a $15 million contract to deliver employment assistance and training for some public assistance recipients until September 2025. The move, aimed at creating consistency, expanding access, and increasing efficiency in employment and training programs, sees the state
Article Summary – The candidate filing period for elected office in Montana has closed, with 416 people running for a variety of positions, from the U.S. Senate to state Legislature. Prominent races include incumbent U.S. Senator Jon Tester facing several challengers, with Republican businessman Tim Sheehy being the primary contender.
Article Summary – Montana Democrats, including party executive director Sheila Hogan, gathered at the annual Mansfield Metcalf dinner to rally ahead of the 2024 election, with U.S. Sen. Jon Tester seen as a crucial figure for the party. House Minority Leader Kim Abbott emphasized their goal to win at least
Article Summary – Republican Montana Congressman Matt Rosendale has announced that he will not seek re-election, marking the end of a series of campaign reversals. Originally elected to the House in 2020, Rosendale launched a campaign for the U.S. Senate in February 2024, only to withdraw six days later, then
Article Summary – The Montana Democratic Party gathered at an annual fundraising event where they emphasized the importance of the upcoming 2024 elections and the role of U.S. Senator Jon Tester in their success. The event was marked with controversy as protesters disrupted the proceedings with accusations against Tester’s support
Article Summary – The Missoula City Council is advancing a sidewalk project that has raised questions about the cost to property owners. Some residents are concerned about their estimated assessments for the project, with one couple facing a bill of $9,000, leading three council members to attempt to abolish the
Article Summary – The Montana Supreme Court heard arguments regarding parental consent for minors seeking abortions. The case was brought forth by Planned Parenthood of Montana and is based on two laws from 2012 and 2013 that require parental notification and consent for abortions in minors under 18. The court
Article Summary – The Montana Legislature has allocated about $1.2 million in state funding for charter schools, with $817,000 earmarked for public charter schools and $425,000 for community choice schools. However, lawmakers underestimated the appeal of charter schools, leading to more applications than anticipated, which may strain the budget. The
Article Summary – Forty-one climate organizations, conservation nonprofits, and businesses have petitioned Montana’s utility board to consider the impacts of climate change in its regulation of monopoly power companies. The petitioners suggest that the Public Service Commission should adopt a framework to estimate the “social cost” of greenhouse gas emissions
Article Summary – President Joe Biden has signed a stopgap funding measure to keep the federal government open while lawmakers debate a series of appropriations bills. This temporary measure has divided Montana’s federal delegation, with Montana’s Republican representative Matt Rosendale being one of 97 who voted against the continuing budget
