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Montana Democrats promote tax bills
Property tax relief has been a main talking point for both parties as rates increase across the state.
Bill would allow beer and wine delivery in Montana
Montanans could have beer and wine delivered to their doors by services like DoorDash if a bill in front of the House of Representatives passes.
Montana lawmakers take first jab at affordability with tax relief
Taxpayer advocates and watchers of the state budget question whether tax breaks can do enough to address affordability.
Amendments to Montana House decorum rules spark debate
The Montana House of Representatives is working under a new set of rules after voting Tuesday along party lines to approve an amended resolution that spurred an emotional debate from both parties.
Hauck named 2025 president of the Football Coaches Association
University of Montana head coach Bobby Hauck will lead the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) in 2025 as president of the organization.
Legislation would give MMIP Task Force fundraising ability
Supporters of a bill that would create a special revenue account to fund the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples Task Force say it is necessary to keep the program going.
State of the state: Gianforte focused on budget, affordability
Gianforte did not address Medicaid expansion, which promises to be one of the big debates of the 2025 session.
Proposal urges feds to fully fund law enforcement on reservations
Tribal leaders and lawmakers are supporting legislation that would urge the federal government to fully fund law enforcement in Indian Country in Montana.
Advocates: Workforce housing tax credit could boost affordability
The bill would give tax credits for affordable housing projects, which proponents said would help increase much-needed supply.
Lawmakers hear testimony on role of AI in some child abuse cases
House Bill 82 would update Montana law to account for the use of AI in altering photos of minors and using computer-generated images in “sextortion” cases to blackmail children.