Government

News from the Commissioner of Securities and Insurance HELENA — Commissioner of Securities and Insurance Troy Downing approved over $340,000 in restitution payments to victims of Metals.com. The victims, ranging in age from 60 to 77, received payments of $14,676 to $50,000. “Victims of securities fraud are often left emotionally and financially devastated. Thanks to the Securities Restitution Fund promoted by this agency and the hard work of our team, we were able to offset losses to protect Montana victims.” Commissioner Troy Downing said, “The Securities Restitution Fund has made all the difference in the world for these Montanans. While some states have si...

News from USDA BOZEMAN — The U.S. Department of Agriculture is delivering on its promise to expand markets by investing $1 billion in partnerships to support America’s climate-smart farmers, ranchers and forest landowners. The new Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities opportunity will f...

News from Fish, Wildlife, Recreation & Conservation PABLO — Due to the increase in recreation pressure on CSKT Tribal lands, including developed and primitive sites, it was determined a conservation permit fee increase was necessary in all resident categories. Fee increases will be used for ad...

News from the Department of Revenue HELENA — The Montana Department of Revenue would like to remind owners of real and personal property about these upcoming important deadlines: April 15 - Property Tax Assistance Program The Property Tax Assistance Program (PTAP) provides property tax rel...

News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — Governor Greg Gianforte recently announced a $6 million investment to develop Montana’s workforce and equip hardworking Montanans with in-demand skills.   “As our economy grows, so are opportunities to work in a good-paying jo...

News from DPHHS MONTANA — Department of Public Health and Human Services officials announced today a voluntary recall of several specific products for infants and babies has been issued by Abbott, the maker of Similac formulas and other nutritional products, due to a concern over possible contamin...

 News from the Office of the Governor HELENA — Governor Greg Gianforte has launched CareInMontana.com, a website inviting qualified health care providers to move to Montana as part of the state’s innovative health care workforce recruitment program, CARE (Claim Allowance for Relocation ...

U.S. Senate — The Fleet Reserve Association awarded U.S. Senator Jon Tester the annual Pinnacle Award for his outstanding leadership and ongoing efforts to support the nation’s veterans and servicemembers as Chairman of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee. “It’s an honor t...

 News from the offices of Senator Tester and Senator Daines U.S. SENATE — After strong pushback from U.S. Senators Jon Tester and Steve Daines, the Internal Revenue Service today announced it would reverse its decision to require taxpayers to provide facial recognition data through a third pa...

News from the Office of the Governor HELENA — Along with Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services Director Adam Meier, Lewis and Clark County Sheriff Leo Dutton, and Todd Wilson of the Helena Indian Alliance, Governor Greg Gianforte recently emphasized the state’s commitment to...