Articles with the Tag: government
News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA - Governor Greg Gianforte recently celebrated the legacy of Jeanette Rankin by proclaiming April 2, 2025 “Jeannette Rankin Day” in Montana. “Jeannette Rankin dedicated her life to pursuing equality for all Americans,” Gov...
It took almost two centuries of tyranny, war and suffering for our ancestors, desperate for liberty and self-determination, to conceive of and draft our system of constitutional government that has endured for 237 years. They met in Philadelphia in the sweltering heat of the summer of 1787 to design...
News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — Governor Gianforte recently signed House Bill 39, a judicial reform bill that allows political parties to donate to judicial candidates. “As Americans, we cherish our freedoms of speech and association,” Gov. Gianforte said. &ldquo...
Montana’s Supreme Court has reaffirmed the state’s longstanding commitment to government transparency, rejecting efforts by lawmakers to conceal the inner workings of the legislative process. The ruling in Saslav v. Howe is a victory for open government advocates and a critical test of the state&...
News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA - Governor Gianforte recently announced a $700,000 investment to expand peer support services in Montana, specifically for families and caregivers of youth with serious emotional disturbance (SED). “This investment addresses specific needs for M...
In our minds, Montana is already the greatest state in the nation. However, our state will be even greater by the end of the 2025 legislative session. At the halfway point of the session, the Senate is working harder than ever to move critical legislation across the finish line and keep Montana the Last Best...
News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA – Governor Greg Gianforte recently released the following statement in response to House legislators passing House Bill 231, the bipartisan Homestead Rate Cut bill that permanently cuts property tax rates for Montana homeowners, renters, and small ...
The Montana Supreme Court’s recent decision in Held v. Montana, the youth climate change case, is momentous but ultimately appropriately limited in scope. It is momentous because it is the first time a state Supreme Court has decided that citizens have a constitutional right to a stable climate system....
As a dentist in my professional life, I have the responsibility of making sure my patients maintain great oral health and overall health. I also have the tremendous honor of serving the Chair of Joint Subcommittee on Health and Human Services in the Montana legislature, which is responsible for making sure M...
News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — During a press conference at the State Capitol, Governor Greg Gianforte today called for meaningful property tax relief for Montana homeowners. “As you all know, my top priority this session is reducing the burden of rising propert...
