HELENA, Montana, Feb. 25 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Gianforte Appoints John A. Mercer to Twentieth Judicial District Court * February 25 2025 HELENA, Mont. - Governor Greg Gianforte today announced his appointment of John A. Mercer to serve on the Twentieth Judicial District Court, which includes Lake and Sanders Counties. "John served the people of the Twentieth Judicial District well when I appointed him to serve his community last   more

HELENA, Montana, Feb. 25 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Gianforte Hears Homeowner Support for Homestead Rate Cut Holds roundtable in Billings to discuss property taxes * February 25 2025 BILLINGS, Mont. - Governor Greg Gianforte today held a roundtable discussion to hear from Yellowstone County residents on the impact of meaningful property tax relief for Montana homeowners through the Homestead Rate Cut. "I share Montanans' concer  more

HELENA, Montana, Feb. 27 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Gianforte Praises Progress of Property Tax Relief Recaps visit with President Trump, Cabinet Secretaries * February 27 2025 HELENA, Mont. - During a press conference at the State Capitol, Governor Greg Gianforte today praised legislative progress of the Homestead Rate Cut to deliver meaningful property tax relief for Montana homeowners. "Rising property taxes fuel the affordab  more

HELENA, Montana, Feb. 27 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Gianforte Statement on House Passage of Permanent Property Tax Cut HELENA, Mont. - Governor Greg Gianforte today released the following statement in response to House legislators passing House Bill 231, the bipartisan Homestead Rate Cut bill that permanently cuts property tax rates for Montana homeowners, renters, and small businesses: "Property taxes are too high. We heard that loud  more

HELENA, Montana, Feb. 26 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Gianforte Visits Missoula Schools to Highlight Career and Technical Education Programs * February 26 2025 MISSOULA, Mont. - Governor Greg Gianforte today visited Missoula County Public Schools (MCPS) to spotlight innovative programs that prepare students for success in the workforce. "Career and Technical Education plays an important role in preparing the next generation of Monta  more

HELENA, Montana, Feb. 25 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Musk and Trump's Federal Layoffs and Cuts Hitting Veterans With a 'One-Two Punch' NBC News: Besides scrambling for a new way to make a living, former service members who lost their government jobs are bracing for the potential impact the mass terminations may have on their personal lives after the Department of Veterans Affairs dismissed more than 1,000 people who help provide services to   more