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Property Tax Reform Headed To Governor’s Desk

Long-term property tax reform that will reduce future tax increases is headed to Governor Greg Gianforte’s desk after Senate Bill 117 cleared its final vote in the legislature yesterday.
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Property Tax Relief Bill Logjam Breaks Loose

Senate Taxation Committee clears two bills, one of them Gov. Greg Gianforte’s second home tax proposal, for debate on the Senate floor.
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Refund Checks Being Issued

After the 2024 Real Property tax bills were mailed out it was discovered that the tax levies for Townsend K-12 School District and Three Forks Elementary and High Schools were over levied for the 2024 tax year.
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Rocky's Foster Grandparent Program

Rocky’s Foster Grandparent Program connects volunteers aged 55+ with children who need extra academic and emotional support in Lewis & Clark, Silver Bow, Jefferson, Broadwater, Deer Lodge, and Powell Counties. Working in schools, preschools, and Head Start classrooms, these volunteers provide one-on-one mentoring, literacy assistance, and companionship.
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Senate Votes Down Gianforte Property Tax Relief Bill, Again

Second-home tax measure backed by governor dies on 25-25 vote as property tax debates buffet the 2025 Legislature’s final days.
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State Health Officials Report Significant Increase In Overdoses

Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) officials are raising awareness about an identified increase in overdoses across the state and reminding Montanans of available recovery and treatment programs.
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Montana Has A Health Care Workforce Shortage.

More than one-fourth of the state’s residents live in an area with a shortage of primary care health professionals.
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Lawmakers Advance Bill To Enhance State Support For School Infrastructure

With many of Montana’s public schools aging and past their prime, the Legislature eyes proposed improvements to state aid for major repairs.
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Upper Missouri River Reservoir Fisheries Plan Meeting April 30

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will hold its annual update meeting on the Upper Missouri River Reservoir Fisheries Management Plan on Wednesday, April 30.
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Empowering Tomorrow's Leaders Graphic

The American Legion Department of Montana is excited to announce the 2025 sessions of the American Legion Boys State and American Legion Auxiliary Girls State programs. These esteemed programs will take place concurrently from June 8-14, 2025, at Carroll College in Helena, Montana.
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Bike Safety Rodeo

Broadwater County Public Health is beginning to plan our annual kids Bike Safety Rodeo in conjunction with the Billings Clinic Broadwater Health Fair. This event is tentatively scheduled for May 31st at Heritage Park on S. Pine Street, Townsend, MT.
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The Funny Thing About The Law

The world is full of funny laws. Take federal code 18 USC 336 for example. It's a federal crime to write a check for less than $1.00. (I'm serious, it really is.)
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Trapping Licenses For Resident And Nonresidents Available For Purchase

Nonresident and resident trapping licenses and supplemental trapping permits are now available to purchase at a Fish, Wildlife & Parks office or online at https://ols.fwp.mt.gov/. Trapping licenses are sold separately from other licenses, such as base hunting licenses and conservation licenses. Those who purchase a resident trapping license do not need to purchase a bobcat hunting license.
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Hunting Permit Drawing Results Now Available

HELENA – The drawings for Montana deer and elk permits and for nonresident combination licenses are complete and applicants can check their results online. This is the fifth year of the new online application process, which allows Fish, Wildlife & Parks to complete the drawing much faster than in years past.
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Fresh Flavors And Community Spirit At The Local Farmers Market

Every Thursday afternoon, a buzz of activity transforms the Townsend Wi-Fi Park into a vibrant hub of fresh produce starting with in-season veggies moving into the summer veggies, fresh baked cookies, pork, frozen chicken, lamb and beef, eggs, laundry soap, local grown flowers, fresh bread, jam and jellies and a variety of very talented local crafters.
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Full Belli Deli Sandwich Shop Reopens

Jenny Chamberlain is selling sandwiches at Full Belli Deli like they were hotcakes. New owners Jenny and Ed Chamberlain purchased the well-known shop in mid-March and after extensive cleaning, painting and installing a new bathroom, reopened the Front Street shop April 4.
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Ya Reckon: Rodeo Season is Upon Us

Rodeo seaon is upon us and Broadwater Rodeo & Fair Association, better known as the Rodeo Club, has some exciting news!
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Townsend’s Fall Fest 2024 Planning Under Way

The Rotary Club of Townsend is Already Planning for Fall Fest 2024
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Fall Fest Business Decorating Contest Is On!

Missouri Valley Marketing (MVM) and the Rotary Club of Townsend (Rotary) are sponsoring a Fall Fest business decorating contest to try and stimulate the local businesses to decorate and make Townsend more attractive for the Fall Festival October 4-6.
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Fall Fest 2025 Planning Under Way

Fall Fest 2025 is still eight months away, but the Rotary Club of Townsend is in full planning mode! The dates have been selected: October 3-5. Bands are being contracted. Vendors are applying for the limited spaces. Sponsors are being asked to sign up. And all the other details are being worked on.
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