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Homeowner Assistance Fund Home Repairs Program discontinued

News from Montana Department of Commerce HELENA - The Montana Department of Commerce announced recently that it will not reopen applications for the Homeowner Assistance Fund Home Repairs Program. This temporary program was established to assist in home repairs of low-income households. Funding will be ...

Governor, national taxpayer advocate promote tax cuts Governor, national taxpayer advocate promote tax cuts

News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA - Governor Greg Gianforte and Grover Norquist of Americans for Tax Reform held a press conference at the State Capitol on Jan. 30, to discuss his proposals to reduce Montana’s income tax rate and to deliver permanent property tax relief for homeown...

Legislative Notes Legislative Notes

The right to private property is one of the fundamental aspects of life in America, and the Constitution makes sure to establish this. Following that example, the drafters of Montana’s State Constitution included safeguards for private property as well, with ownership and protection of property appeari...

ServeMontana Awards now open for nominations

News from the Governor’s Office of Community Service HELENA — The Governor’s Office of Community Service (GOCS) has announced it is accepting nominations for the annual ServeMontana Awards. In partnership with Montana’s Credit Unions, these awards recognize Montana citizens wh...

ServeMontana Awards now open for nominations

News from the Governor’s Office of Community Service HELENA — The Governor’s Office of Community Service (GOCS) has announced it is accepting nominations for the annual ServeMontana Awards. In partnership with Montana’s Credit Unions, these awards recognize Montana citizens wh...

Medicaid expansion bills spur hours of testimony in first hearings Medicaid expansion bills spur hours of testimony in first hearings

Lawmakers in both chambers considered contrasting measures for the future of the low-income health care program, set to expire if they don’t take action.   by Mara Silvers and Zeke Lloyd Two Montana lawmakers, one Republican and one Democratic, advocated Wednesday for their strategies to ...

Montana court upholds constitutional Right to Know

News from Upper Seven Law GREAT FALLS — Today, the Montana District Court in Great Falls ordered the Legislative Services Division to return to its long-held practice of producing legislative documents related to the drafting of a bill to members of the public under the Montana Constitution’...

MT Historical Society offers free Capitol tours MT Historical Society offers free Capitol tours

News from Montana Historical Society HELENA - While everyone is welcome to explore the Capitol and observe the legislature on their own, Bramble explains that that MTHS tour guides provide insight on the history, art and architecture of the building, while offering an introduction to the political proce...

Governor announces leadership change at MDA Governor announces leadership change at MDA

News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA - Governor Greg Gianforte today announced the appointment of Jillien Streit as Director of the Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA). “Jillien Streit comes to this role with a strong background in agriculture and business, ready to advocate fo...

SKC’s Postsecondary Success Program wins recognition

News from Salish Kootenai College PABLO - The U.S. Department of Education (Department) recently announced the winners of the first-ever Postsecondary Success Recognition Program (PSRP). Launched in April 2024 by U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona, the program celebrates institutions of higher e...


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