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Articles with the Tag: government

Robbing the poor to pay the rich

News from Andrew Useche, House Democrats Communications Director  HELENA — Montana Republicans affirmed their commitment recently to transforming Montana into a playground for the wealthy when the state’s multi-millionaire Governor Greg Gianforte signed HB 337. HB 337 lowers Montana&rsq...

Three Mission Valley communities opt to review local governments Three Mission Valley communities opt to review local governments

  Residents of Polson, Ronan and St. Ignatius communities opted to review their current form of government in the June 2024 primary election and that process is now underway. The option for local government review is unique to Montana and was added to the state’s constitution in 1972 to give...

Governor secures tax cut for MT businesses Governor secures tax cut for MT businesses

News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA ­­- Joining Montana Department of Labor & Industry (DLI) Commissioner Sarah Swanson, Governor Greg Gianforte recently celebrated a $250 million tax cut for businesses. “As a businessman, I know how high taxes can hinder the ability o...

DPHHS launches $6.5M grant program

MONTANA — Funding will help support counties and municipalities as they develop, enhance, and expand forensic stabilization services in local detention centers Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) Director Charlie Brereton recently announced the agency is now accepting proposals on...

State health officials report significant increase in fentanyl, opioid overdoses

News from DPHHS HELENA - Department of Public Health and Human Services officials are raising awareness about an identified increase in overdoses across the state and reminding Montanans of available recovery and treatment programs. “This current overdose spike serves as a startling reminder of...

Governor proclaims April 2nd as ‘Jeanette Rankin Day’ to celebrate first woman in Congress Governor proclaims April 2nd as ‘Jeanette Rankin Day’ to celebrate first woman in Congress

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...

Valley Views

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...

Gov. Gianforte: House Bill 39 empowers voters, upholds Constitution Gov. Gianforte:  House Bill 39 empowers voters, upholds Constitution

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 Transparency Project

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&...

Governor announces $700,000 investment to expand Family Peer Support Services

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...


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