Articles with the Tag: Helena

News from Montana State Democrats HELENA — On Feb. 6, Senate Democratic Leader Pat Flowers moved to refer the ongoing ethics investigation into Sen. Jason Ellsworth to the Montana Department of Justice. Sen. Flower’s motion also suspended the Senate Ethics Committee’s work pending a de...

News from Montana Department of Commerce HELENA - The Montana Department of Commerce announced recently that it will not reopen applications for the Homeowner Assistance Fund Home Repairs Program. This temporary program was established to assist in home repairs of low-income households. Funding will be ...

News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA - Governor Greg Gianforte and Grover Norquist of Americans for Tax Reform held a press conference at the State Capitol on Jan. 30, to discuss his proposals to reduce Montana’s income tax rate and to deliver permanent property tax relief for homeown...

Lawmakers in both chambers considered contrasting measures for the future of the low-income health care program, set to expire if they don’t take action.   by Mara Silvers and Zeke Lloyd Two Montana lawmakers, one Republican and one Democratic, advocated Wednesday for their strategies to ...

News from Montana Historical Society HELENA - While everyone is welcome to explore the Capitol and observe the legislature on their own, Bramble explains that that MTHS tour guides provide insight on the history, art and architecture of the building, while offering an introduction to the political proce...

News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA - Governor Greg Gianforte today announced the appointment of Jillien Streit as Director of the Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA). “Jillien Streit comes to this role with a strong background in agriculture and business, ready to advocate fo...

News from Montana Stockgrowers Foundation  HELENA — The Montana Stockgrowers Foundation (MSF) is now accepting applications for the Dr. Raymond Ansotegui Overeducated Cowboy Scholarship. After his passing in 2023, the Ansotegui family established a memorial fund through MSF to honor Ray&rsquo...

News from the office of Governor Gianforte  HELENA -  Governor Greg Gianforte recently announced the winners of the 2024 Governor’s Youth Hunting Story Contest. “Hunting is a vital part of Montana’s legacy, connecting generations through respect for the land and wildlife,&...

Applications, nominations for 20th Judicial District judgeship sought News from the Office of the Governor HELENA  – Governor Greg Gianforte is now accepting applications and nominations to fill a district court vacancy in the Twentieth Judicial District. The chief justice of the Mont...

News from Mitch Staley, Montana Department of Commerce HELENA — The Montana Department of Commerce announced recently that over $350,000 of grant funding will be divided among 17 agricultural businesses and communities throughout Montana. These funds will support diversification, agricultural oppo...