2025 Montana Legislature and Politics

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A look at how tariffs, deportations and more of Trump’s proposals could affect housing costs 

Policy experts, researchers and economic analysts are looking at Trump’s record, his recent remarks on housing, and Project 2025 – the conservative Heritage Foundation’s 900-page plan to overhaul the executive branch – for a glimpse of what may lie ahead.

Montana only state missing from national childhood immunization reports

“We have a public health emergency, a disaster on our hands, without that data,” Stafman said at the time. “If and when an epidemic breaks out, we don’t have the tools to deal with it.”

Special education teacher shortage is critical in areas of Montana

“I do have openings for all kinds of teachers right now, and it’s been cut in half, but I’m still almost 400 teachers in need,” said State Superintendent of Public Instruction Elsie Arntzen.

Has ‘Yellowstone’ fueled a real-life land battle in Montana? Find out here.

The people who moved here because of “A River Runs Through It” are now mad at those moving here because of “Yellowstone”.

Bill-tracking website gets an update ahead of Montana legislative session

Besides a completely different look and feel, the new site comes with features like an updated calendar of events, a new system for public comments and more tools for lawmakers.

Auditors say state property tax rolls have missed $1.2 billion of new construction

The Montana Department of Revenue, responsible for maintaining the property listings used to calculate property tax bills, is losing track of hundreds of millions of dollars a year in new construction as it struggles to keep its data updated, according to a study published Thursday by legislative auditors.

Montana Department of Commerce Opens Applications for Grant Supporting Montana-Based Film Projects and Filmmakers

The Montana Department of Commerce announces the opening of the 2024 Big Sky Film Grant, aimed at fostering growth and opportunities for Montana-based projects. The program closes for applications on Feb. 7, 2025. Awardees will receive financial support for feature films, television series, short-form content or other projects that utilize Montana’s unique landscapes, culture and talent.

Montana Department of Commerce Weekly Roundup – Volume 1, Issue 18

The Weekly Roundup is designed to be simple, easy to digest and informative – just the information you need. We know you’re busy, so we’re giving you access to more information without adding more emails to your inbox.

Higher Ed Changes Loom Under a Second Trump Administration

Trump has vowed to eliminate the Department of Education in his second term. Even if he stops short, the administration will bring policy changes to colleges and universities and new scrutiny to diversity, equity and inclusion policies.

Missoula unveils multi-decade land use plan: addressing housing needs

A public hearing on the plan is scheduled for Monday, December 9, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. The Land Use and Planning Committee will consider the plan on December 11, with the possibility of adopting a final version on December 16.

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