bonds

More local projects will qualify for a state bond that could help drive economic development without relying on taxpayer funds, the state announced on Monday.

As property values increase, the value of a mill also rises. That means an increase in the amount of money cities and counties bring in on a fixed-mill levy.

Threats by the Trump administration to cut funding for certain federal programs and bills afoot in the Montana Legislature has the City of Missoula watching with financial concern.

Several development agreements and a bond to complete what's described as the largest attainable for-sale housing project in the state cleared a key city committee on Wednesday, bringing the project one step closer to finalization.