Government
News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — Governor Gianforte recently signed House Bill 39, a judicial reform bill that allows political parties to donate to judicial candidates. “As Americans, we cherish our freedoms of speech and association,” Gov. Gianforte said. “Political donations are an expression of these rights, and restricting them is nothing more than an assault on the First Amendment. In our republic, it’s not the role of government to decide whose voice is heard. House Bill 39 upholds the Constitution, empowers voters, and helps preserve the very fabric of our election system.” House Bill 39, sponsored by Representative T...
News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA - Governor Gianforte recently announced a $700,000 investment to expand peer support services in Montana, specifically for families and caregivers of youth with serious emotional disturbance (SED). “This investment addresses specific needs for M...
News from Rob Bird, MT Judicial Branch MONTANA - The following candidates have applied for the position of Chief Water Court Judge for the Montana Water Court: Stephen Brown Public comment is now open on the appointment. The applications may be viewed through a link available at: Boards & Commiss...
News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA - During a press conference at the State Capitol on Thursday, March 6, Governor Gianforte reiterated his priorities to deliver Montanans the largest income tax cut in state history and secure meaningful property tax relief for Montana homeowners and smal...
News from Kyle Schmauch Chief of Staff & Communications Director for MT Senate Republicans HELENA — The Senate Public Health Committee will hear a bill to enhance penalties for crimes against vulnerable Montanans. Senate Bill 296 enhances the sentence of a person found guilty of an offense ...
News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA – Governor Greg Gianforte recently released the following statement in response to House legislators passing House Bill 231, the bipartisan Homestead Rate Cut bill that permanently cuts property tax rates for Montana homeowners, renters, and small ...
News from Rob Bird, Montana Judicial Branch MONTANA - The Judicial Branch will begin accepting applications today through Feb. 28, 2025, for the Chief Water Court Judge. Current Chief Water Court Judge Stephen Brown was appointed to fill the duration of the current term, which expires on July 31, ...
Editor, In the Flathead Valley we live in a fire prone area. Many of us have evacuated because of fires, or have packed and been ready to evacuate as we’ve watched smoke and flames advance. Don’t expect as much fire protection this summer. The Trump-Musk team is telling the public that no f...
News from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks HELENA — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has released a final environmental impact statement (EIS) analyzing potential environmental impacts from the statewide management of gray wolves. Issuing the final EIS is a key step in a proces...
By Victoria Traxler, Montana Public Radio ANACONDA - Stan Blaz comes to the Metcalf Senior Center in Anaconda every week to play cards with his friends. “They’re very good about playing cards with us,” Blaz said. “We have a lot of fun playing cards, we play pinochle...
