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All Eyes on the 2025 Legislature to Solve Property Tax Problems
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - All eyes will be set firmly on the upcoming 2025 Montana Legislature to help address and perhaps solve the thorny and complicated issue of property taxes in the state. Governor Gianforte held a status meeting with members of the Statewide Property Tax Task Force at...
Constitutional protection for abortion to be on November ballot in Montana
Voters will get to decide whether they want abortion protected in the Montana Constitution. The Montana Secretary of State’s Office approved and certified Constitutional Initiative 128 on Tuesday, said Montanans Securing Reproductive Rights in a news release. “We’re excited that CI-128 will be on the ballot in November, and Montana voters will finally have the […]
50 Thousand Acres In Montana Approved For Habitat Conservation Leases
50 Thousand Acres In Montana Approved For Habitat Conservation Leases. Since taking office, Governor Greg Gianforte has spearheaded conservation efforts in Montana by acquiring over 50,000 acres for habitat conservation leases or (HLCs). This move aims to enhance public access, maintain agricultural productivity, and preserve critical habitat across Montana. Habitat...
Snow in Western Montana This Weekend: Winter’s Early Return?
OH SWEET RELIEF! After weeks of relentless heat and record-breaking temperatures, a small amount of relief is coming. It is something we tend to get fed up with on or around the first part of the year. Something we always complain about, but then pray for. I'm talking about those fluffy gifts from heaven. Snow is coming soon.
Grizzly bear euthanized after cattle depredations in the upper Blackfoot Valley, FWP says
OVANDO – An adult male grizzly bear was euthanized last week after four livestock conflicts in the upper Blackfoot Valley during the past month, said Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks in a news release Wednesday. FWP wildlife specialists reported that the conflicts began in mid-July east of Lincoln where the bear first killed a calf on […]
Gianfortes don’t see property tax rates rise like their neighbors
Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte has been panned by residents, fellow Republicans and his political opponent for his decision to agree to a state budget that walloped most Montana residents with substantial increases in property taxes, while cutting rates for business. That has led to notable acrimonious disagreements between the Republican-led administration and cross-section of conservative […]
Jeff Ament Revisits Pearl Jam’s Montana Concerts in Exclusive Special
Ahead of Pearl Jam’s highly anticipated concert in Missoula, Montana, SiriusXM’s Pearl Jam Radio (Ch. 22) is airing a new special hosted by bassist Jeff Ament about his and the band’s history in Montana. The exclusive show will premiere on Wednesday, August 21, at 11am ET and be available on the SiriusXM app with a subscription and free trial.
Montana asserts its water rights to protect fisheries, recreation on several major rivers
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is asserting the water rights it holds in 10 Montana rivers to keep more water in cold-water fisheries facing low flows wrought by this winter’s meager snowpack. FWP water rights and instream flow specialist Stephen Begley told Montana Free Press that the department has...
First Cases Of West Nile Suddenly Reported In Montana
We've been fortunate this year; up until this point, no West Nile cases have been reported in Montana. However, state and local health officials recently announced the first detection of West Nile in Montana this year. Four counties—Blaine, Dawson, Prairie, and Wibaux—have identified mosquitoes carrying the virus. West...
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