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Interactive budget tool for Great Falls, Montana gives citizens more information on what taxes support

The city finance office has created interactive budget tools to help the public see where their tax dollars go. Kirsten Myre, city budget analyst, found a software system and entered all of the city’s data…

Supreme Court says constitutional protection against excessive fines applies to state actions

The Supreme Court ruled unanimously Wednesday that the Constitution’s prohibition on excessive fines applies to state and local governments, limiting their abilities to impose fines and seize property.

New petition to sell Montana to Canada for $1 trillion to pay off US debt

“We have too much debt and Montana is useless,” the petition reads. As for getting Canada to go for the deal, “Just tell them it has beavers or something,”

Notebook: Most Montana politicians no longer use town halls for town hall events

The wheels have gone off the tracks. Access is challenged, if not impossible. Politicians hide from their constituents, seemingly frightened to answer questions from the press on issues related to their own voting record. They permit their vague statements over social media to serve as the golden word, unchallenged and without question. No detail needed, so don’t bother asking.

With Amazon Out of New York, Some Lawmakers Seek Multistate Ban on Corporate Tax Breaks

Lawmakers in at least a half-dozen states are considering forming a compact in which they would agree to end efforts to lure companies with tax incentives.

Butte CEO urges tourism board to increase hotel fees for airline revenue guarantee

“a new connection would provide a boost in local and state usage of the airport, as well as more tourists using the airport to fly into and out of Butte.”

Montana Lt. Governor Cooney sees challenges of connectivity in Troy, Montana’s schools and the community

Montana Lt. Governor Mike Cooney visited Troy’s schools Jan. 30 along with representatives of consulting firm Deloitte Services LP, as part of the evaluation phase for Internet needs and capabilities in Troy.

Montana-based Adelos – A simple technology could secure the border for a fraction of the cost of a wall — but no one’s talking about it- “We’re way cheaper than the crap they’re talking about in terms of physical barriers.”

Companies like the Montana-based Adelos have been developing their own versions of the technology, and say the same fiber that could secure the border can also be used for telecommunications — and even provide broadband internet access to communities that live nearby.

The city with no homeless on its streets

“It was visible, but we don’t have it any more. Street homelessness doesn’t exist in Helsinki.”

Addressing Doctor Shortage in Montana is Aim of Tester’s Bipartisan Bills

“The doctor shortage in rural America threatens the future of frontier communities in Montana,” Tester said.

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