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BLM, USDA Forest Service Announce 2025 Grazing Fees

WASHINGTON – The federal grazing fee for 2025 remains $1.35 per animal unit month for public lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management and $1.35 per head month for lands managed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service.
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City Of Townsend Budget Amendment

Public Hearing: BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR FY 2024-2025 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Council for the City of Townsend, Montana, has proposed to amend the fiscal year 2024-2025 budget in the General, Urban Foresty, and Capital Water Funds.
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The Great Groundwater Debate Reemerges At Montana Legislature

New exempt well proposal enters a venue with a history of ‘knock-down, drag-out’ fights over a tool developers increasingly rely on to build low-density subdivisions.
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Montana’s Area 4 Agency On Aging And GoGo Are Pleased To Provide Free Rides And Deliveries!

This program allows older adults aged 60 and over in Gallatin, Lewis and Clark, Jefferson, and Broadwater counties to access up to 8 free rides, up to 4 free grocery deliveries, and up to 4 free prescription drug deliveries per month. For deliveries, program pays delivery cost; individuals pay grocery and/or drug co-pays (no narcotics).
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Tik-Tok's Future Uncertain in Montana

Even if Trump’s extension of the window for ByteDance to sell the app signals a ban could eventually be lifted at the federal level, the social media platform may face challenges in the state.
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Senate Bill 221: streamline the greenhouse gas emissions assessments

On December 18th, 2024, the Montana Supreme Court ruled in favor of the plaintiffs in the Held v. Montana case. That case was the first constitutional climate change trial in the nation, and the court ruled that Montana’s youth have a “fundamental constitutional right to a clean and healthful environment.”
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Week Three Legislative Update

HELENA—The third week of the 69th Montana Legislative Session saw significant progress on legislation to strengthen accountability and transparency in Montana’s government. Key bills included efforts to reform the judiciary, ensure property tax fairness by improving how levies are calculated, and clarifying education laws.
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Gianforte Touts Hefty Income Tax Cut Proposal

As the Republican governor proposes another cut to the state’s top-bracket tax rate, legislators of both parties say they have other ideas.
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Property Tax Relief Ideas Head Before Lawmakers

Several proposals from inside the Capitol — and one proposed initiative coming from outside it — aim to rein in the rising property tax bills faced by Montana residents.
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Gianforte-backed Property Tax Measure Would Offer Homeowner Relief

Governor, sponsor argue bill would ensure part-time residents who don’t file Montana income taxes pay their fair share via property taxes.
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