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Legislative Update
Representing HD 77 (Broadwater County, Manhattan, Clarkston, and Willow Creek) at our state capital in Helena is one of the greatest honors of my life. Hands-down, the most rewarding part of being a state legislator is working for my constituents to solve real-world problems that impact their lives. While I love helping my constituents, I hate the politics, and this legislative session has proven particularly frustrating and disappointing.Read the full Article
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.Read the full Article
Improvements Planned For Three Forks Interchange
THREE FORKS, Mont: The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) plans to improve traffic operations at the West Three Forks Interchange, the Interstate 90 (I-90) with US Highway 287 (US 287) junction west of Three Forks near Wheat Montana. Proposed improvements for the West Three Forks Interchange Improvements project include redesigning the interchange and ramp modifications to address current and future operational needs.Read the full Article
Broadwater County Sheriff’s Office Faces Rising Demands As Community Grows
Townsend, MT — April 21st, 2025 The Broadwater County Sheriff’s Office is busier than ever, responding to a rising number of calls and covering a growing list of responsibilities across the county’s rural expanse.Read the full Article
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.Read the full Article
Be Bear Aware
Montana is bear country. Grizzly bear populations continue to become denser and more widespread in Montana, increasing the likelihood that residents and recreationists will encounter them in more places each year.
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Major Income Tax Cut Heads To The Governor’s Desk
Lawmakers passed an alternative to Gov. Greg Gianforte’s proposed tax cut with a slightly smaller price tag and slightly more middle-income relief.Read the full Article
Montana Legislature Passes $100 Million Bill To Raise Starting Teacher Pay
The high-profile STARS Act cleared its final vote in the Senate, sending a top bipartisan education priority to Gianforte’s desk.Read the full Article
Senate Resurrects Second-home Tax Bill After The House Makes A Clone
Movement comes a day after the Montana Senate voted down Gov. Greg Gianforte’s headline property tax policy bill, which now lives again in dueling measures.Read the full Article
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.Read the full Article
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.Read the full Article
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.Read the full Article
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.Read the full Article
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.Read the full Article
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.Read the full Article
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.Read the full Article
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.Read the full Article
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.)Read the full Article
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.Read the full Article
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.Read the full Article
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