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Articles with the Tag: Montana Legislature

House Republicans kill permanent property tax relief for Montanans 

News from Montana House Democrats HELENA—On Feb. 15, on the floor of the House, Montana Republicans voted against providing meaningful, long-term property tax relief for working Montanans by killing HB 280, which would ensure that Montana homeowners receive a refund when their property taxes rise ...

Governor Gianforte: Let’s Deliver on Montanans’ Priorities Governor Gianforte: Let’s Deliver on Montanans’ Priorities

News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA – Following his visit to Lewistown yesterday, Governor Greg Gianforte today urged legislators to deliver on Montanans’ priorities by sending a historic tax package and pro-housing reforms to his desk.  “Folks in Lewistown told m...

Legislative Notes Legislative Notes

One of my top priorities this legislative session is strengthening Montana’s position against hostile foreign nations like China. National security is primarily a responsibility of the federal government, but as a Marine who served in Iraq, I believe elected officials at all levels of government should...

Legislative Notes

Montana farmers and ranchers face numerous challenges. Some of these challenges such as weather, commodity prices, and bank loan rates are beyond a single farmer’s ability to manage. On the other hand, there are challenges faced by Montana producers, which one could reasonably consider as manageable ye...

House Republicans vote against HB 233

News from Montana House Democrats HELENA— On Feb. 9, Republicans in the House Judiciary Committee opposed  a bipartisan solution to help renters desperate for housing when they voted against reconsidering HB 233. HB 233 would ensure that Montanans get a refund of their rental application fees...

House Democrats vote against Republicans’ Book Ban Bill

News from MT House Democrats HELENA — Recently on the floor of the House, a Republican majority voted to advance HB 234, a Book Banning bill that strips communities of local control and consolidates decision making power in the hands of politicians. Every House Democrat voted against this attempt ...

Montana legislators, senators, governor welcome grizzly delisting progress

News from Montana Legislature, U.S. Senate, Governor Gianforte HELENA — Montana Senate President Jason Ellsworth, R-Hamilton, released the following statement in response to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s acceptance of Montana’s petition to delist grizzly bears from the Endangere...

Child welfare bills to watch this legislative session Child welfare bills to watch this legislative session

News from Mara Silvers Montana Free Press HELENA — Lawmakers, advocates and the state health department are poised to consider dozens of bills during the 68th Legislature to reform parts of the child protection and foster care systems. Stakeholders say the issue will likely be a defining policy pr...

Launching MTFP’s 2023 Capitol Tracker Launching MTFP’s 2023 Capitol Tracker

As lawmakers meet to cultivate Montana’s next crop of laws this winter, there are more ideas flying around the Capitol than any single person can possibly keep track of. As is a longstanding tradition at the Legislature, they range the gamut from wise to bonkers — some of them trivial measures an...

Montana Districting and Apportionment Commission announces schedule

News from the Montana State Legislature MONTANA — The Montana Districting and Apportionment Commission has released tentative agendas for four meetings it has scheduled during November and December. By the end of the December, the commissioners plan to have a complete state legislative district pr...


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