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![Montana bill would move city elections to even years](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2018/11/elections-2.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Montana bill would move city elections to even years
If legislation under consideration at the state Legislature moves forward, 2023 might be the last time city elections occur in an odd-numbered year.
![Montana lawmakers looking at possible changes to state pension systems](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2021/02/Montana-Legislature.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Montana lawmakers looking at possible changes to state pension systems
Together, the two bills seek to reduce the “amortization period” for four of Montana’s public pension systems – the length of time required to pay off the liability.
![Montana House Republicans endorse state budget bill](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/01/attachment-Capitol.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Montana House Republicans endorse state budget bill
On a 68-32 party-line vote, the House endorsed House Bill 2, the main state budget bill, which sets out $14.3 billion in spending over the next two years.
![Looking for your income, property tax rebate in Montana?](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2019/09/dollars.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Looking for your income, property tax rebate in Montana?
The individual income tax rebate is $1,250 for individual filers and $2,500 for married couples filing jointly.
![Housing, development bills progressing through Montana Legislature](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2022/04/housing-construction.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Housing, development bills progressing through Montana Legislature
Montana lawmakers have taken up a wide range of bills this session that are aimed at tackling the ongoing need for housing in the state.
![Montana lawmakers continue to look at changes to marijuana laws](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2021/11/Marijuana.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Montana lawmakers continue to look at changes to marijuana laws
A year into Montana’s launch of legal recreational marijuana sales, the state Legislature is looking at a series of bills that would revise the rules for the marijuana industry.
![GOP begins tackling proposed amendments to Montana constitution](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2022/06/Constitution-capitol.jpg?w=980&q=75)
GOP begins tackling proposed amendments to Montana constitution
When the Republican Party took a 102-seat supermajority in the Legislature last year, it gave them the power to propose changes to the Montana Constitution without support from Democrats.
![Gov. Gianforte signs bill delivering big pay raise to Montana corrections officers](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2022/05/prison.jpeg?w=980&q=75)
Gov. Gianforte signs bill delivering big pay raise to Montana corrections officers
Taken with two other bills, officers’ starting wages will increase from $16.46 per hour to $24.01 per hour by 2024.
![Tim Hauck hired as defensive analyst for Montana Grizzlies](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2021/09/Grizzlies-football-2.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Tim Hauck hired as defensive analyst for Montana Grizzlies
Sports Hall of Famer, 13-year NFL vet, and Super Bowl-winning coach Tim Hauck has returned to the University of Montana as a defensive analyst, head coach Bobby Hauck announced Thursday.
![Montana Legislature considering $1B+ in long-range construction, repair projects](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/03/attachment-Art-Museum.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Montana Legislature considering $1B+ in long-range construction, repair projects
The Legislature will consider proposals for more than $1 billion in construction and maintenance projects for state facilities.