House Bill 189 expands existing program to help low-income property owners pay their taxes, adjusting a home value cap to align with higher home prices. By...
By Keila Szpaller DAILY MONTANAN Helping Montanans have a better shot at camping in state parks is a popular idea. House Bill 440, which would limit...
Lawmakers have been tangling with laws and rules governing wolves, exempt wells, grizzlies, water quality, electric vehicles, conservation easements, coal mining and more. By Amanda Eggert...
Lawmakers have advanced several bills aimed at making at least a dent in the challenges facing renters and aspiring homebuyers. Here’s where things stand as of...
Republicans and Democrats both claim victories among the 1,400-plus bills considered during the Legislature’s first half. By Eric Dietrich and Arren Kimbel-Sannit MONTANA FREE PRESS Hundreds...
By Nicole Girten DAILY MONTANAN A bill to ban donors who have received the COVID-19 vaccination from giving blood will “decimate” blood supply in Montana and...
House Bill 337 would dictate a minimum lot size of 2,500 square feet anywhere with city water and sewer connections in an effort to promote less...
By Caven Wade UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM In the last 11 years, the city of Havre has had 255 water main breaks. The city’s...
Governor touts tax cuts, promotes health investments, reaffirms opposition to abortion. By Arren Kimbel-Sannit, Eric Dietrich, Amanda Eggert and Alex Sakariassen MONTANA FREE PRESS Gov. Greg...
Supporters say the fees are a barrier for renters in competitive markets. By Eric Dietrich MONTANA FREE PRESS A bill under consideration by the Montana Legislature...