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MT homeowners encouraged to apply for property tax rebate by Oct. 1

News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — Governor Greg Gianforte announced that beginning Aug. 15, eligible Montana homeowners may claim their property tax rebate up to $675 at getmyrebate.mt.gov. Claims must be filed by Oct. 1, 2024. “Property taxes are too high, which is why we prioritized property tax relief for Montanans in the 2023 legislative session,” Gov. Gianforte said. “Taken together, we secured the largest property tax rebate in Montana’s history. I encourage folks to … claim their rebate.” To qualify, you must be a Montana taxpayer who was billed and paid property taxes on your principal residence, and have done t...


Money for law enforcement, postal service, small businesses, more secured

News from the office of Senator Tester BIG SANDY — As a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, U.S. Senator Jon Tester earlier this month secured key Montana priorities during the mark-up of the FY25 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Bill; the FY25 Labor, Heal...


Commerce grants $10M+ to increase housing stability for Montanans

News from the Montana Dept. of Commerce HELENA — The Montana Department of Commerce announced recently that more than $10 million of grant funding has been allocated to communities and affordable housing organizations to help reduce homelessness and increase housing stability. The funding is throu...


Secretary Christi Jacobsen announces new businessregistrations increased in July 2024

News from the office of Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen HELENA — Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen says more than 5,200 new business registrations were filed in Montana during the month of July, according to the Montana Business Economic Report. For the sixth time in seven...


Notice of Property Tax Rebates released

News from the Montana Department of Revenue MONTANA — The Montana Department of Revenue (DOR) will soon be distributing its second round of property tax rebates to eligible Montana taxpayers as part of a property tax relief package signed into law by Governor Greg Gianforte in 2023.   The ...


2025 Annual Report fees waived

News from the  MT Secretary of State HELENA — Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen is once again waiving fees for Montana businesses. Secretary Jacobsen announced that the 2025 Annual Report filing fees will be waived for all Montana businesses, resulting in millions of dollars in s...


Governor’s Housing Task Force announces meeting

News from MT Governor's Housing Task Force MONTANA — The Housing Task Force will meet with the Governor on Aug. 21, 2024, from 1-2 p.m. in-person and online. The final report and meeting agenda will be posted to the Housing Task Force webpage prior to the meeting. The purpose of this meeting is to...


Tester secures $3.4M for Missoula Airport

News from the office of Senator Tester  BIG SANDY — As a direct result of his bipartisan infrastructure law, U.S. Senator Jon Tester secured $3,429,372 for Missoula Airport. This funding will go towards construction of the new 145,000 square foot terminal to reduce delays and accommodate more...


MT election team celebrates National Poll Worker Recruitment Day MT election team celebrates National Poll Worker Recruitment Day

News from MT Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen HELENA — Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen joined thousands of election officials nationwide on Thursday to celebrate National Poll Worker Recruitment Day. Established by the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC), National Poll Worker ...


Daines’ online privacy bill passes U.S. Senate Daines’ online privacy bill passes U.S. Senate

 News from the office of Senator Daines U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines today applauded passage of a bipartisan package that will safeguard minors using online platforms, provide parental control tools and create disclosure requirements for platforms on the harms potentially faced by ...


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