Housing market continues to improve

Montana’s housing market continues to improve, with nearly every major market across the state reporting an increase in activity through the first six months of the year. 

Rehberg re-do: Former six-term Republican Congressman runs in an already crowded field

Rehberg exited politics after unsuccessfully challenging Sen. Jon Tester, a Democrat, in what was then Tester’s first re-election bid to the United States Senate in 2012.

Montana regents vote to challenge new campus gun carry law

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — The board that oversees Montana's university system voted unanimously Wednesday to file a lawsuit against the state seeking a ruling over whether the state Legislature or the Board of Regents has the constitutional authority to regulate the possession of guns on campuses.

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Local lawmakers join push to review election security

Citing concerns raised by constituents about election security, Lincoln County’s three state legislators joined Republican colleagues in calling for the creation of a special committee to dig into Montana’s election history and voting laws.

Montana psych hospital failed to properly investigate death

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Employees at Montana's state psychiatric hospital failed to properly investigate the death of a patient who was reportedly told to go back to her room "and stop being dramatic," after she told staff she was having trouble catching her breath, a federal report said.

Montana Democrats want investigation of attorney general

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Republican leaders in the Legislature on Monday approved a request by Democratic lawmakers to look into the Montana Department of Justice's involvement in investigating a complaint made by the family of a COVID-19 patient at a Helena hospital.

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Montana Republican Party chooses its leaders

It cues up a 2023 legislative session in which the GOP will enjoy the first two-thirds supermajority since Montana drafted its modern Constitution in 1972.

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North Fork protection measure passes Congress

The U.S. Senate approved an expansive defense bill Friday with a provision that adds new wilderness lands in Montana for the first time in 31 years, and blocks mining and drilling near Glacier National Park.

Time for Montana to invest in early education

There are a lot of great things happening in Montana:

Congress cannot over- or under- compensate counties

As the chair of the “Federal Land Payments Subcommittee of the National Association of Counties”, I feel it my duty to write this letter after hearing and reading about Mineral County, Montana sending a tax bill to the United States Forest Service, Department of Agriculture. This letter and tax bill was stimulated by the delay in the funding by Congress of two very important programs for local government. They are Secure Rural Schools (SRS) and Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT).

Rosendale's ethics compromised by top donors

Take it from me, the job of state auditor is not always easy.

Legals August 20, 2019

PUBLIC NOTICE FY 2019/2020 Preliminary-Final Budget Public Hearings & Adoption NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that public hearings will be held by the Board of Lincoln County Commissioners on August 28, 2019, at 11:00 AM in the Commissioner's Meeting located at 512 California Ave., Libby, Montana for the purpose of presenting the Preliminary FY 2019/2020 Lincoln County Budget. Final Budget Resolution and Adoption will be held September 4th, 2019 at 11:00 AM in the Commissioner's Office. The Commission invites and encourages the public to attend. Public Hearings are for the purpose of hearing comments regarding the budget appropriations and revenues. Preliminary Budget Information is available at the Lincoln County Courthouse, Office of the Director of Finance, as well as the Lincoln County Annex Business Office, Eureka, MT. Vision Net is available at the Lincoln County Annex Building in Eureka. This service is available for Eureka residents who would like to attend the Final FY 2019/2020 Lincoln County Budget Adoption without traveling. For questions or further information please contact Lincoln County Administrator, Darren Coldwell at 283-2345 or email Dcoldwell@libby.org. Published In The Western News August 13 & 20, 2019. MNAXLP

FWP Updates and briefs

Application deadline for Unlocking Public Lands program is Friday, March 15

FWP updates and briefs

Dillon hunter ed classes

Marsy's Law picks up steam in Montana