Tax simplification changes now in effect for Montana

However, some new deductions were added, including a $5,500 subtraction for taxpayers 65 and older.

Consumers deserve to know where their meat comes from

Consumers have the right to know the origin of their beef purchases, and ranchers have the right to a fair and competitive market. This is a reasonable expectation. However, since 2015 Congress specifically exempted beef and pork from labeling laws. Consumers do not know where their beef comes from, and ranchers do not have fair prices.

Large conservation easement proposed for northwest Montana

The deadline to comment on this proposal is May 15.

Defending Montanans from the Democrats' tax and spend spree

Democrats, led by President Joe Biden, U.S. senators Chuck Schumer and Bernie Sanders, and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, are rushing a reckless $3.5 trillion tax and spending spree bill through Congress that would reshape the very foundation of America and push the U.S. down the path of socialism.

Montana doesn't need I-186

Perhaps I’m old fashioned, but I was always taught that you don’t fix what isn’t broken. And when it comes to Montana’s mining regulations and the environmental protections we have in place, they are far from needing fixed.

The Montana Gap reporting project explores issues surrounding mental health care

Editor’s note: This story introduces The Montana Gap, a series of stories produced in partnership with the

A legacy of leadership from Montana officials

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Supreme Court rules on Wyoming-Montana water dispute case

Legals November 30, 2018

L E G A L: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICE REGULATION MONTANA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION Transportation Division P.O. Box 202601 Helena, Montana 59620-2601 NOTICE OF SALE & TRANSFER OF CERTIFICATE/DOCKET T-18.52.ST/PSC NO. 2757 Kootenai Disposal LLC, 34745 U.S. 2, Libby, Montana, requests Sale and Transfer of PSC No. 2757, including Sub A to Waste Connections dba Evergreen Disposal, Inc. A full copy of the operating authority held under PSC No. 2757, proposed for transfer in this docket, is available from the Montana Public Service Commission ("Commission") upon request. The sale may be approved unless written protests are received by the Commission on or before December 21, 2018. A copy of the protest must be mailed to the applicant. Any interested person who does not prefer to formally participate in the matter as a protestant may submit written public comments to the Commission at the above address. Public comments may also be submitted to the Commission through the web-based comment form at http://psc.mt.gov/Consumers/comments. Public comments, written or electronic, must be submitted no later than December 21, 2018. Please include the docket number of this matter in public comments. The Commission has requested further information which is pending in this matter. If additional information is required on the application, it may be obtained from the Commission, 1701 Prospect Avenue, P.O. Box 202601, Helena, Montana 59620-2601, 406-444-6180. The Montana Consumer Counsel, 111 North Last Chance Gulch, Helena, Montana 59620, 406-444-2771 is available to assist the consuming public in these matters. BY THE MONTANA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION. BRAD JOHNSON, ChairmanTRAVIS KAVULLA, Vice Chairman ROGER KOOPMAN, Commissioner BOB LAKE, Commissioner TONY O'DONNELL, Commissioner Published In The Western News November 30, 2018 MNAXLP

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Montanans pay $100,000 for legislative hubris and abuse of power

Unfortunately, in this case, the taxpayers will bear the burden of the Republican leaders’ misconduct, which will compel Montana citizens to seek relief through the courts.

Griz set to tackle Furman in playoffs tonight

The Grizzlies will be chasing the program's 11th trip to the semifinal round when two of the winningest programs in FCS history collide in yet another night game in Missoula, with kickoff set for 7 p.m. Friday.

Montana Nurses Association does itself a disservice by pushing masks on children

The Montana Nurses Association has referred to the recent emergency rule from Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services regarding not masking in school as “promotion of junk science.” One might be wise to use caution as well as introspection in using such a bold statement.

Montana hunting season closures

Legislature should act on infrastructure for Montana

Infrastructure is a conversation that is happening on the national, state and local level. When we talk about our state’s infrastructure in the Montana Legislature, it usually means big money and big problems.

Dorothy Ann (Tiffany) Shelley

Dorothy Ann (Tiffany) Shelley

Libby locals make it on Montana Tech Dean's List

Isaak Jones and Wyatt Postlethwaite of Libby have been placed on the Honor Roll Dean’s List for the fall semester 2016 at Montana Tech in Butte, Mont.

Judge rejects Trump challenge to Montana's mailed ballots

A federal judge in Montana on Wednesday rejected an effort by President Donald Trump's re-election campaign and Republican Party groups to block Montana counties from holding the general election mostly by mail, saying claims that such a system could be marred by widespread voter fraud is "a fiction."

Author accused of stealing, selling items from Montana Historical Society

Items included letters from Nancy Russell, wife of C.M. Russell.

New requirements for Montana trappers

Beginning in 2022, to purchase a Montana resident Class C trapping license, residents must complete a Montana trapper education course or have purchased a trapping license in at least three prior years (in Montana or another state).