2023 Montana Legislature and Politics

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Three Steps to Pave the Way for the EV Revolution

The electric vehicle revolution is here, and state (and local) policymakers should act now to ensure that this important shift is as smooth as possible.

Transparency project aims to help Montanans navigate their right to know

A group of law students and activists hopes to educate the public and help everyday people with public records requests.

New plan aims to build drought resilience in Montana

The plan’s authors say it’s more than a fresh coat of paint on top of its nearly 30-year-old predecessor. They describe it as a brand new way to proactively think about, respond and adapt to drought.

There is an easy fix to Montana’s residential property taxes

Much of the increase will go to decrease the property tax of Montana’s largest corporations. According to MTFP, North Western Energy’s taxes will be $36 million less, Rail Link $2.5 million less, Charter Communications $1.8 million less. 

Montana Lawmakers, Arntzen reach ‘impasse’ on database modernization

“It’s going to become a little accountability vehicle that doesn’t do crap, and we’re going to spend $14 million for it.” Rep. Llew Jones, R-Conrad

Big changes coming to Montana’s income tax structure

Senate Bill 399, sponsored by Sen. Greg Hertz, R-Polson, makes a wide range of reforms – including to who has to file income tax returns, how they’ll file and the rates they’ll pay. Supporters said the goal of the law is to simplify income taxes in the state.

Missoula, Montana Mayor Andrea Davis returns from Harvard program with innovative ideas

Even though Davis feels confident in the people surrounding her as she transitions into the mayor’s role, she nonetheless hopes to push for innovation. That was a key tenet of her training at Harvard, she said, though not something governments are always known for embracing.

Homeowners’ lawsuit targets bills to increase density, development

The lawsuit, which names the State of Montana as the lone defendant, alleges the four bills are “top-down” measures imposed on large communities in place of local control.

Canada is promoting child care for $10 a day

Could it work in the US?

Montana Commerce Department Director Scott Osterman Resigns After Probe Into Travel Expenses

State records available online show Osterman this year made $80.52 in his hourly wage, more than $167,500 annually.

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