The Montana League of Cities and Towns is touring the state this summer to help communities understand policy changes.

Executive Director Kelly Lynch says that includes updates to tax and land use policies. It also includes policies that directly impact the decision making scope of local authorities.

The group advocates during the session for the interests of local governments.

According to Lynch, “The overall umbrella of the municipalities is maintaining local decision making so that communities can have regulations and rules in their communities that reflect what their community wants to see,” Lynch says.