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Articles with the Tag: Governor Gianforte

Montana reaches 23rd consecutive month of unemployment below 3%

News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA – Governor Greg Gianforte recently announced Montana reached its 23rd consecutive month of unemployment below 3%. Prior to the governor taking office, Montana’s unemployment rate had fallen below 3% only three times since record-keeping began...

$57.3M raised privately for Montana Heritage Center

News from the office of the Governor HELENA — Together with Montana Historical Society Director Molly Kruckenberg, Governor Greg Gianforte recently announced the state raised an historic $57.3 million in private donations for the Montana Heritage Center, set to open in 2025. The governor then a...

Governor cuts ribbon on new energy facility Governor cuts ribbon on new energy facility

News from the office of Governor Gianforte DILLON — Governor Greg Gianforte recently cut the ribbon on Clēnera’s Apex Solar project, celebrating a new source of American-made energy in Montana. “We’re ramping up energy production in Montana with our all-of-the-above approach, ...

Governor Gianforte proclaims September ‘Bear Aware’ month Governor Gianforte proclaims September ‘Bear Aware’ month

News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — In partnership with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, Governor Greg Gianforte today proclaimed September as “Bear Aware” Month in Montana. The governor’s proclamation can be viewed here and below. WHEREAS, grizzly bears ...

Governor encourages Montana homeowners to apply for property tax rebate by Oct.1

News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — 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, 2023. “Property taxes are too high, which is why we prioritized and secured immediate pr...

Governor strengthens Montana law for cancer survivors to have children

News from the Office of the Governor BOZEMAN — Joining cancer survivors, advocates, and health care providers, Governor Greg Gianforte recently ceremonially signed a new law that requires insurance providers cover fertility preservation treatments for cancer survivors. Katie Beall, a cancer sur...

Governor calls on Feds to declare drought disaster

News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — On July 25 Governor Greg Gianforte called on U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack to identify 11 counties, including several in northwest Montana, as primary natural disaster areas. The governor’s statewide drought disaster declaration...

Governor secures $1,350 in property tax rebates for Montanans Governor secures $1,350 in property tax rebates for Montanans

News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — Joining Representative Tom Welch, R-Dillon, Governor Greg Gianforte this week celebrated a new law which provides Montana homeowners up to $1,350 in property tax rebates over the next two years. “Property taxes are too high, which is why...

Valley Views

This month Montana’s Fish and Wildlife Commission moved to sharply increase the kill of mountain lions in the state, up to 40 percent of the population in many areas.  The move came over the objections of mountain lion hound hunters, sporting groups, and conservation interests. FWP Biologists d...

Governor, DPHHS announce $24M to support families, children

News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — Together with Director of the Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) Charlie Brereton, Governor Greg Gianforte announced on June 22 a $24 million investment in the state’s early childhood system. “Promoting the heal...


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