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State Senate tackles judicial elections, pot taxes ahead of deadline
Senators voted down Senate Bill 543 – the latest proposal to allow candidates for judicial offices to use political party labels – on a 27-22 vote.
Montana lawmakers taking action on property, income tax bills
Any bill that affects state revenue needs to pass through either the House or Senate by the end of the day Saturday.
Ellsworth barred from floor for life, removed from committees
The Montana Senate has reached an agreement to punish former Senate President Sen. Jason Ellsworth after an ethics investigation.
Montana Senate advances one income tax bill, more options still alive
The Montana Senate has given initial approval to a bill that would reduce state income taxes by more than $200 million a year.
Montana restricts bathrooms to sex assigned at birth
Governor Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, has signed into law two highly debated bills affecting transgender Montanans.
Legislature to consider bills seeking public vote on sales tax
Property tax relief has been a major goal during this year’s Montana legislative session.
Gianforte and DeSantis call for federal balanced budget
The two Republican governors met with legislators to encourage passing a resolution calling for a Convention of States to create a federal balanced budget amendment.
Montana GOP advances bill to redirect marijuana tax revenue
The Montana Senate gave initial approval Thursday to a bill that would redirect marijuana tax revenue from conservation programs toward treatment and law enforcement.
Montana gets No. 14 seed, will play Wisconsin in NCAA tournament
Montana will be traveling to Denver for its first-round game of the NCAA men's basketball tournament.
Shania Twain to perform at Wa-Griz Stadium in July
The five-time Grammy winner will perform in Missoula on July 2.