Articles with the Tag: government

Officials in Lake County have billed the state of Montana nearly $1 million this year to help cover the cost of law enforcement on the Flathead Indian Reservation, something local officials say is the state’s responsibility under a decades-old arrangement. So far, the state has not squared up its gr...

News from Governor’s Office of Community Service HELENA - The Governor’s Office of Community Service, Reach Higher Montana, and Montana Campus Network for Civic Engagement are pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the 2025 Youth Serve Montana Scholarship. This year...

News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — As part of National Apprenticeship Week, Governor Greg Gianforte and the Department of Labor & Industry (DLI) recently released a new report showing a record-breaking increase in apprenticeship opportunities across Montana.  “A ...

News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — Governor Greg Gianforte today reminded Montana school superintendents of the upcoming Dec. 1 deadline to apply for funds to boost starting teacher pay. “As a son and father of teachers, I’ve seen firsthand the dedication these prof...

News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — Eligible Montana families can apply for an Education Savings Account (ESA) for students with special needs but must do so by Dec. 1. The Students with Special Needs Equal Opportunity Act, sponsored by House Majority Leader Sue Vinton, R-Billin...

News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — Governor Greg Gianforte recently unveiled his “Path to Security and Prosperity,” a historic pro-job, pro-family, pro-business budget for the State of Montana for the next biennium. Governor Gianforte’s “Path to Security...

In an era of political polarization and widespread civic illiteracy, an unlikely group is spearheading a movement to reinvigorate American democracy: middle school students. Over 6,000 students in 28 states devoted countless hours to prepare for the National Civics Bee this year. Their enthusiasm highligh...

News from Shane A. Morigeau, CSKT Tribal Attorney, Public Affairs Officer The eleven governments of the new Governance Body—called for in the March 2024 IJC reference on the Elk-Kootenai/y Watershed—have each approved the Terms of Reference, setting the stage for meaningful action to reduce ...

News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA —  Governor Greg Gianforte has proclaimed November as Veterans and Military Families Month and November 10-16 as Veterans Week in Montana to show our extraordinary appreciation and gratitude to veterans, service members, and their families.

News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — Governor Greg Gianforte recently highlighted a report from the Tax Foundation, which ranked Montana as a top five state for tax competitiveness. “In Montana, we’ll continue advancing our pro-jobs, pro-family, pro-business policies ...