The measure is one of several legislative pushes to address rising property taxes by making it harder for local governments to raise their revenues

The first Native American parks director in U.S. history discusses the role of public lands in American life, the importance of Indigenous knowledge in stewardship and the consequences of Trump’s budget cuts.

An uptick in reporting and testing requirements has placed an undue burden on Montana’s small school superintendents. Five schools in Flathead County are set to lose their top administrators this year.

Rep. Ron Marshall, a third-term lawmaker and vape shop owner, alleged that the Montana Legislature was rife with favoritism toward big tobacco companies

A 10% tax on Canadian energy resources would be felt broadly in Montana

DLI Commissioner Sarah Swanson urges terminated employees to file for unemployment benefits

A one-level home on a quiet street in Lakeside; a beautifully updated home in Kalispell; and a spacious home on 1.24 acres in Marion

Ranging from recently laid-off federal workers to public land advocates, more than 120 people turned out in West Glacier Saturday as a series of demonstrations unfolded across the U.S. to protest the Trump administration's federal workforce cuts

The state agency held a public hearing on Thursday, the last day of the twice-extended public comment period. Proponents highlighted the permit’s stringent regulations in comparison to current county practices, while opponents warned against shortcomings in the permit’s design.

Lawmakers are debating proposals to change the Best Beginnings scholarship program, as well as a child care tax credit pitch.

The proposed legislation would increase population caps for resort tax areas and allow certain communities to levy an additional 1% in resort taxes to fund workforce housing. 

While more than a dozen states recognize Indigenous Peoples Day, Montana is not among them

Homeless shelter staff agree to keep open lines of communication with neighbors while the City of Kalispell must pay $140,000 in attorney fees and designate the city manager as a point person to address the public's concerns

The bill would create a felony for someone who receives an abortion within or outside of the state if the procedure is deemed illegal in Montana

Richard Rogers, 45, of Billings, will appear before U.S. District Judge Susan Watters after a jury convicted him last year