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Governor announces new state Board of Public Education member

Gov. Greg Gianforte’s Office announced on Friday morning Belgrade’s Amanda Mills has been appointed to a vacant spot on the state Board of Public Education for a term that ends in 2033. The position will require senate confirmation during the 2027 Legislative session. Created by the 1972 Constitution,

Gov. Gianforte pushes flat income tax rate at Mountain States Policy Center event

HELENA — Saying it was the “best policy around,” Gov. Greg Gianforte said a flat income tax rate was a goal of his heading into the 2027 Legislative session. Gianforte has cut state income taxes significantly since taking office in 2020 — the highest bracket taxpayers paid 6.9% in 2021. In

Governor pushes flat income tax rate at Mountain States Policy Center event

Saying it was the “best policy around,” Gov. Greg Gianforte said a flat income tax rate was a goal of his heading into the 2027 Legislative session. Gianforte has cut state income taxes significantly since taking office in 2020— the highest bracket taxpayers paid 6.9% in 2021. In 2027,

Empty chair ‘debate’ at state GOP event highlights property tax rift

GOP Chair Art Wittich, left, Rep. Terry Falk, center, and Sen. Greg Hertz discuss property tax legislation at the GOP Winter Kickoff event at the Heritage Inn on Feb. 7 in Great Falls, MT. (Jordan Hansen / Daily Montanan) GREAT FALLS — In a visual representation of a deep split among conservatives

More than 140 candidates file for political office as Montana's election season kicks off

Icy roads and sideways snow didn’t keep a slew of political hopefuls from traveling to the Montana State Capitol on Tuesday to declare their campaigns for public office this year. Registering as a candidate at the state Capitol is a ceremonious occasion that marks the official kickoff of election

Montana GOP chair asks party to reject labels, but says some Republicans are now Democrats

GREAT FALLS — Montana Republican Party Chair Art Wittich’s first Winter Kickoff event was marked by fragmentation in the GOP, even as he called on candidates and supporters to do away with labels like “RINO” or “Republican In Name Only.” That pitch, however, was made with a sort of wink

'I can beat Zinke': Ryan Busse leaning on name recognition, ground game in crowded Dem primary

Ryan Busse, a former firearms executive and author, is betting name recognition and experience from his unsuccessful 2024 gubernatorial race can set him apart from three fellow 1st Congressional District Democratic primary contenders. Busse, 55, who lives outside of Kalispell, is the most recent candidate from the group after throwing