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Montana expected to lose $114M from Trump budget bill. How will lawmakers close the gap?

After years in which Montana’s bank account was awash with extra cash that enabled lawmakers to dole out funds more freely, new projections show the state will soon be spending more than it’s earning, a shift that’s already teeing up tense budget negotiations a year out from

Locked Out: Can Congress Fix the Housing Crisis?

The House recently passed a bipartisan housing bill aimed at building more homes and easing high prices, a rare point of agreement in a deeply divided Congress. If you’re hoping to buy in the next year or two, this could matter more than you think — especially if money is

Where Montana Ranks in the National Cruise Travel Boom

Where Montana Ranks in the National Cruise Travel Boom

Once considered the domain of retirees and seasoned travelers, cruise vacations have undergone a broad transformation in recent years. Modern ships now feature everything from high-speed internet and luxury dining to waterslides and rollercoasters, helping the industry attract a more diverse and younger customer base. With itineraries ranging from

Hochul to feds: Fork over $13.5B in tariff refunds

(The Center Square) — Gov. Kathy Hochul is demanding the Trump administration refund New York $13.5 billion in tariff payments following the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling last week. In a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, called on the federal agency to "immediately formulate and implement

Big Sky vote to determine future of local health care in two counties

Big Sky residents in Madison and Gallatin counties will determine the future of community health care in a special-purpose district vote in May. The ballot initiative aims to create a Big Sky Hospital/Wellness district, which would levy property taxes from within its borders to fund the creation and

Seattle begins installing anti-federal immigration enforcement signage

(The Center Square) – One of the first of an expected 656 signs stating that city property in Seattle cannot be used by federal authorities for civil immigration enforcement efforts has been posted at Jefferson Park in the Beacon Hill neighborhood. The signs are part of Mayor Katie Wilson’s Jan.

Deadline for tax rate reductions extended

The deadline to apply for a couple of new property tax rate reductions has been extended through March 20. Thursday, Gov. Greg Gianforte and Department of Revenue Director Brendan Beatty announced property owners wanting to apply for the homestead or long-term rental tax rate reduction have roughly three more