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Congressman Denny Rehberg announces candidacy for US House

News from Rehberg campaig n BILLINGS — Former Congressman Denny Rehberg today announced his candidacy for the US House of Representatives, Montana-02, vowing to bring his years of experience, dedication, and proven leadership back to serve the people of Montana.  


Department of Revenue reminds property owners of upcoming important deadlines

News from the Dept. of Revenue HELENA – The Montana Department of Revenue would like to remind owners of real and personal property about several important deadlines approaching soon: March 1 Due Date Business and industrial equipment owners need to report their personal property online wi...


Governor convenes first Property Tax Task Force meeting Governor convenes first Property Tax Task Force meeting

News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — Governor Greg Gianforte today convened the first meeting of his Property Tax Task Force at the State Capitol in Helena. “As we, and all Montanans, know too well, property taxes are too high,” Gov. Gianforte said to task force membe...


$10M to be invested in Tribes

News from the Dept. of the Interior WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior recently announced a $10 million investment from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to upgrade and modernize Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)-owned irrigation projects and power utilities serving Tribal ...


Tester, Daines express concern over proposed USPS Missoula facility move to Spokane

News from the offices of Senator Tester and Senator Daines  U.S. SENATE — As a part of his continued efforts to improve mail delivery in Montana, U.S. Senator Jon Tester recently urged Postmaster General Louis DeJoy to halt the United States Postal Service’s Mail Processing Facility Rev...


$6M secured to expand Missoula County Airport  

News from the office of Senator Tester BIG SANDY — U.S. Senator Jon Tester recently secured $6,000,000 to fund a new terminal for Missoula County Airport.   This funding comes from Tester’s bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and is awarded through the Federal Avia...


Governor still mum on tribal law enforcement in Lake County Governor still mum on tribal law enforcement in Lake County

Officials in Lake County say the clock is ticking for the state to assume felony law enforcement duties on the Flathead Indian Reservation, but so far they’ve heard nothing from Gov. Greg Gianforte.  In November, the Lake County Commission sent a letter to Gianforte informing him that the local...


Bird hunting, fishing, recreation regulations for CSKT members available

News from Program Manager Stephanie Gillin, CSKT Information & Education FLATHEAD RESERVATION — The Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes announce the availability of the March 1, 2024, to Feb.28, 2025, Hunting, Fishing and Recreation Regulations for CSKT members proposed changes. The Trib...


Unclaimed Property Day is back, returning money to Montanans

News from the Dept. of Revenue HELENA — The Montana Department of Revenue is holding approximately $128 million dollars that has yet to be claimed by citizens. Montanans can search for abandoned money or other types of property. The fastest and easiest way to search is online at: MissingMoney.c...


Nonprofits bring suit to block destructive school voucher bill

News from Rylee Somers-Flanagan, Upper Seven Law HELENA — On Jan. 23, the Montana Quality Education Coalition and Disability Rights Montana challenged House Bill 393 (“HB 393”) — or Montana’s new private education voucher program — for violating the Montana Constituti...


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