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![County, state disagreement on property tax law head to court](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2017/08/county.jpg?w=980&q=75)
County, state disagreement on property tax law head to court
According to the Department of Revenue, Montana’s total taxable value is roughly $4.7 billion. If the state equalization mills were lowered by 17, as the counties are proposing, that would reduce collections by about $80 million this year.
![Billings legislator files suit, alleges state overtaxing by $80M](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/03/attachment-Gianforte-Taxes.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Billings legislator files suit, alleges state overtaxing by $80M
State Sen. Brad Molnar alleges the agency is misinterpreting state law and in doing so, is overcharging Montana property owners on their tax bills to the tune of at least $80 million.
![Judge delays enforcement of Montana abortion clinic license requirement](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2017/05/court.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Judge delays enforcement of Montana abortion clinic license requirement
A district court judge in Helena has agreed to delay a provision in a new state law that would require abortion clinics to be licensed by the state.
![Bozeman provisionally adopts urban camping ordinance](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2022/01/homeless.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Bozeman provisionally adopts urban camping ordinance
The Bozeman City Commission provisionally adopted an ordinance at its Tuesday night meeting that will put restrictions on urban camping on city streets.
![Former firearms exec Busse launches run for Montana governor](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2021/03/montana-capitol-1.jpeg?w=980&q=75)
Former firearms exec Busse launches run for Montana governor
A former firearms executive, now an author and activist, has announced he’s challenging Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte in next year’s election.
![Montana judge puts hold on implementation of charter schools in the state](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2021/02/School-development.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Montana judge puts hold on implementation of charter schools in the state
A Montana District Court judge has put a temporary halt to the enactment of a new law that allows the state to create charter schools more independent from the existing education system.
![New challenge to Montana abortion clinic licensing law](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2017/05/healthcare-e1470695772735.jpg?w=980&q=75)
New challenge to Montana abortion clinic licensing law
Two Montana abortion clinics have filed a lawsuit, seeking to put a hold on a new law requiring them to be licensed by the state.
![Montana sports bars battling ESPN outage amid cable dispute](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/09/attachment-sports.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Montana sports bars battling ESPN outage amid cable dispute
Contract disputes between Disney and Spectrum have caused millions of customers around the country to lose access to all Disney-owned channels, including ESPN.
![Last oil and gas lease cancelled on Badger-Two Medicine](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2019/10/BadgerTwoMedicine.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Last oil and gas lease cancelled on Badger-Two Medicine
The U.S. Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture said the last oil and gas lease in the Badger-Two Medicine area has been canceled.
![Missing Glacier National Park climber found deceased](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/09/attachment-glacier3.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Missing Glacier National Park climber found deceased
Glacier National Park officials say Adam Fuselier, 32, from Castle Pines, Colorado was found by National Park Service ground searchers at approximately 11:00 a.m. Friday.