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News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — On April 15, Governor Greg Gianforte announced the deadline to apply for two property tax relief programs would be extended to June 1 to give Montanans with a substantial hardship extended time to apply for relief. “Property taxes are too high, and homeowners deserve relief,” Gov. Gianforte said. “In an effort to provide property tax relief to Montanans, we worked with the legislature to provide rebates and programs to offset the cost of rising property taxes. It’s great to announce we’re extending the deadline to June 1 for eligible Montanans to apply for relief programs.” The deadline ...
Every person contributes to the tapestry of life woven by the threads connecting them to others. When a person is gone, the tapestry changes, altered forever by the loss. The loss can change the strength of the tapestry and over time a threadbare space is all that remains. When a person goes missing, the imp...
News from DPHHS MONTANA — Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) epidemiologist Rachel Hinnenkamp said that while raising backyard birds has become an increasingly popular activity in the state, there are health risks to be aware of. She said live poultry can carry germs such as...
News from Assistant Director, Mallory Whitham; North Lake County Public Library LAKE COUNTY — Digital Services Clerk, Brycen, has created a program that you can do at your own pace from home. Dive into an epic coding journey tailored for kids from kindergarten to high school, allowing learners to ...
News from Lake County Job Service LAKE COUNTY — The Lake County Job Service Employer Committee (JSEC) is excited to announce the winner of the 2024 Ken Rohrenbach Scholarship: Nathaniel Young. Young is a senior at Ronan High School and has been involved in National Honor Society, FFA, 4-H mentorin...
News from Alicia Lipscomb Director of Ronan Schools bands 6 - 12 RONAN — The Ronan Jazz Band Dinner/Dance fundraiser will be held on May 9 on the south lawn at KWH under the big tent. Dinner tickets cost $20 and are available on the school website: ronank12.edu or at the high school office. Sea...
News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — Governor Greg Gianforte recently urged high school seniors in Montana to continue to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), despite issues resulting from the U.S. Department of Education’s delay in launching the 2024...
News from DPHHS GREAT FALLS — The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) is hosting a Disability Employment Conference May 14-16 at the Great Falls College Heritage Hall. “This conference will provide Montana businesses with information related to the value of hiring...
A veto override effort on a much-debated marijuana revenue bill that initially passed the Montana Legislature with overwhelming bipartisan support last year has failed, according to poll results released Friday afternoon. The override poll, conducted by a mail ballot by the Montana secretary of state&rsqu...
News from Sean Dellwo, PHS Activities Director POLSON — Polson High School is delighted to announce the appointment of Heather Howell as the new head girls soccer coach. A proud alumna of the Polson Lady Pirates, Heather Howell brings a deep understanding of the game and a passion for mentoring yo...
