The Fort Peck Tribal Executive Board held its full board meeting on Monday. The board approved the Branch of Corrections to hire Joanne Strange Horse from temporary appointment to permanent appointment. They also approved a motion to honor the family of Gifford Standing with a star quilt and $500. Frazer Schools District 2 and 2B were approved to collaborate with the education department

Taxpayers preparing their 2024 Montana tax return may be noticing the effect of Senate Bill 399 from the 2021 Legislature. The bill aligns the Montana tax system more closely to the federal system and the calculation of Montana taxable income starts with federal taxable income. Some subtractions and deductions, such as the subtraction for certain tips and the Montana deductions for 100 percent of medical

Legislators are considering a proposal that supporters say will help victims of sexual assault get local, timely care in rural areas by changing the source of funding for sexual assault examinations. Sponsor of the bill, Sen. Bob Phalen, R-Lindsay, said in a committee hearing Tuesday that Senate Bill 491 would create a centralized state fund that uses revenue from the marijuana tax to pay for

A proposal to address distracted driving on Montana roadways passed the state Senate on Saturday, March 1, following an emotional floor debate. Senate Bill 359, which bill sponsor Sen. Sara Novak, D-Anaconda, is calling “Chloe’s Law,” would make Montana the final state to adopt distracted driving laws. The bill would make holding or using a mobile device while driving illegal and supports

In response to recent layoffs of federal employees, the Montana Department of Labor and Industry is stepping in with a statewide Rapid Response Event on March 12 to guide affected workers back into the workforce. “Montanans — whether loggers, miners, store clerks, or federal employee — deserve a strong partner to help them navigate the uncertainty of a layoff,” said Commissioner Sarah

Anyone interested in establishing a community-wide Christian school is invited to a meeting on Tuesday, March 18, at the Assembly of God Church in Wolf Point. The meeting will start at 6 p.m. For more information, call Darrell Ricker Sr., 406-650-- 7835, or Pastor Rich Kloker, 919-808-8244.

ers and other associations are here to protect taxpayers and they count on effective lobbyists. On Wednesday, the measure was voted down in committee by a 28-22 vote.

As general managers of Montana’s electric cooperatives, we urge our state senators and communities to support House Bill 490 (HB 490). This vital piece of legislation ensures our state is better prepared to face the growing threat of wildfires and that our member-owned cooperatives can continue to serve our communities without the risk of being held liable for fires outside of their control.