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Montana counties express ongoing frustration over property tax ruling
Owners will have to pay roughly an additional 17 mills to make up the difference. That amounts to about $70 on a $300,000 home.
Missoula senator’s bill blocks adult access to Pornhub
Pornhub has blocked people in Montana from viewing the site ahead of a new state law that requires websites to verify the age of a person before they can access content.
Montana’s new income-tax rates ready to kick in
Back in 2021, the Montana Legislature approved a major overhaul to the state income tax structure, with the most significant adjustments set to take effect at the start of 2024.
Montana’s minimum wage rises 35 cents on Jan. 1
Since 2006, Montana’s minimum wage has been automatically increased to account for inflation, after voters approved Initiative 151, adding a yearly cost-of-living adjustment.
El Niño’s impacts on outdoor recreation and businesses in Montana
As gun violence becomes the leading cause of teen death in the U.S., local governments, nonprofits and law enforcement are looking for creative community-wide solutions.
Medicaid rate increases for Montana providers; challenges remain
For clients on Medicaid, the reimbursement rate determines how much the state will pay providers for giving them services like behavioral health, senior and long-term care and care for people with disabilities.
Advocates look to amend Montana Constitution to guarantee abortion
A proposed constitutional amendment, backed by Planned Parenthood Advocates of Montana, would add language to the Montana Constitution.
The economic impact of Griz football playoff games on Missoula
Several airlines, including Delta and American, have added flights to Missoula Mountana Airport during game-day weekend. The three home playoff games brought an estimated $7 million to the Missoula community.
In crowded GOP field, eastern district House candidates work to stand out
Montana’s official candidate filing period doesn’t open until Jan. 11, but six Republicans have filed campaign finance paperwork with the Federal Election Commission expressing interest in the race for the 2nd Congressional District seat.
UM fundraising to send band to FCS championship game
The University of Montana has kicked off an online fundraising campaign to send the Grizzly Marching Band to the FCS Championship game in Frisco, Texas.