Land Board OKs 33,000-acre conservation easement in northwest Montana

The board amended the Green Diamond easement to allow for the development of subsurface minerals.

As Eating Disorders Spike During Pandemic, Rural Treatment Options Lag

Eating disorders, including anorexia, bulimia, and binge-eating disorder, are some of the most fatal mental illnesses. Yet treatment options are sparse, particularly in rural states such as Montana.

Legals for March, 18 2022

Officials consider consolidating invasive species commissions

Invasive species of many kinds are, and will continue to be, a threat to Montana ecosystems and economies.

Only the little people pay taxes

Now that we’ve all filed our income taxes for the year, and thereby paid our share of keeping America great, it seems like as good time as any to reflect on the fairness of the Montana income tax system.

Rosendale proposes defunding conservation land programs

Four bills would zero out Land and Water Conservation Funding for National Park Service, BLM, USFS and Fish and Wildlife Service

State continues work to protect wild lands in Northwest Montana

The new easement would encompass forestlands in the Cabinet Mountains between Kalispell and Libby.

Voters consider concealed carry ballot measure

Referendum concerns local school officials

A measure on the November ballot would strip local governments in Montana of the power to regulate concealed firearms, except in publicly owned and occupied buildings within their jurisdictions.

Column: Interoperability: Big word … bigger project

Mention the word “interoperability” and you’re likely to hear, “inter … what?”

Homegrown candidates tout roots, but do voters even care?

Native-born Montanans have a deep sense of pride. But if you’re one of the 54 percent of Montana residents born elsewhere, you might wonder why that seems to be such a big deal in the state’s election campaigns.

“Montana is an easy sell.” Part 2

Ochenski borrowed the title of his op-ed from a comment Gov. Greg Gianforte made at a Montana Chamber of Commerce luncheon in Helena on Jan. 11.

Former billionaire suing Montana over forced bankruptcy

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A former billionaire has filed a lawsuit against Montana's Department of Revenue seeking hundreds of millions of dollars in damages along with attorneys fees after a federal judge ruled the state wrongfully tried to force him into bankruptcy to collect taxes the state said he owed.

Groups sue over changes to Montana voter registration law

The lawsuit notes several times during the legislative session when lawmakers and others questioned the criminal penalties in the bill and called it too vague or broad for interpretation.

Montana fire outlook: ‘Be prepared for big change’

Borsum said the initial concerns will be in northwest Montana, particularly Glacier, Flathead and Lincoln counties, which he said were drier currently than in 97% of other years because of a year-long drought.

Rapid population growth gives Montana 2nd US House seat

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana's recent population boom will let the state regain the second U.S. House seat it lost nearly 30 years ago, according to U.S. Census Bureau figures released Monday.

Legals December 27, 2019

C. Mark Hash Hash, O'Brien, Biby & Murray, PLLP Attorneys at Law 136 1st Ave. W., P. O. Box 1178 Kalispell, MT 59903-1178 (406) 755-6919 cmhash@hashlaw.com Attorneys for Personal Representative MONTANA NINETEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LINCOLN COUNTY IN RE THE ESTATE OF ROBERT L. ROSENCRANS, Deceased Cause No. DP-19-98 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representa-tive of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must be either mailed to Marquita Peterson, the Personal Representative, by certified mail, return receipt requested, c/o Hash, O'Brien, Biby & Murray, PLLP, Attorneys at Law, P.O. Box 1178, Kalispell, Montana 59903-1178, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. DATED this 6th day of December 2019. s/ Marquita Peterson Personal Representative Hash, O'Brien, Biby & Murray, PLLP By s/ C Mark Hash Published in The Western News December 13, 20 and 27, 2019. MNAXLP

County commissioners question state's property tax calculations

According to MACo’s calculations, the total property tax for the governor’s Helena home in 2022 was $7,837.15; whereas in 2023, it is projected to be $7,407.55, which is a decrease of $429.60. Overall, Gov. Gianforte’s taxes went down, but his state property taxes increased 8%.

Former legislator hopes state will stand up for seniors

Currently, Montana has a $2 billion budget surplus, thanks largely to an infusion of federal money intended to help our state during the public health emergency and provide a safety net for our state’s most vulnerable residents.

Montana Deserves a U.S. Senator Who Means Business

Like many Montana ranchers, I know the importance of having good neighbors. When harvest time rolls around and neighbors are shorthanded, we help load up the wheat or the sugar beets in the field and get them to market. When a prairie fire rips through, good neighbors help rebuild fences. This isn’t done for reward or payment, it’s just what we do here in Montana.

Water compact is in Montana's best interests

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