When residents or their families in Montana’s nursing homes, assisted living facilities, or other long-term care settings need a voice, they may turn to the Long-Term Care Ombudsman. Ombudsmen are trained advocates dedicated to protecting residents’ rights, resolving problems, and improving quality of care across the state. In Montana, the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program is a federally

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 percent in 2021. In 2027, after legislation passed during the 2025 session, that number will be 5.4 percent for the highest

Montana Farm Bureau members traveled to Washington, D.C., Feb. 10–12, to participate in the American Farm Bureau Issues Advisory Committee meetings. These selected members are appointed to specific committees to discuss pressing agricultural concerns and surface ideas for policy development in emerging issues areas. Led by MFBF senior director of Governmental Affairs Nicole Rolf, the trio

A Senior Companion is a volunteer who provides limited help to other at-risk seniors to help keep them independent. There is no charge to the client for receiving these services from a Senior Companion. Example of services provided: • Read/write letters, fill out forms or help with money management • Go to social events or sporting events • Provide respite care for family caregivers

Gov. Greg Gianforte and the Montana Department of Revenue director Brendan Beatty have announced an extension for property owners to apply for the Homestead and Long-Term Rental Reduced Property Tax Rates. The new deadline is March 20. This extension is a direct response to intermittent technical issues with the department’s online application portal caused by a high volume of last-minute

The Noxious Weed Management Advisory Council will meet beginning on Monday, March 9, at the Delta Hotel in Helena. The council will review applications for the 2026 Noxious Weed Trust Fund grants through a series of hearings March 10-12. Funding deliberations will take place at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 12. Meetings will be conducted in-person with the option to join online through Zoom. An

she has spearheaded letter writing efforts and attempts to contact Montana’s congressional delegation for help. While the event was an unqualified success, the future remains uncertain for Orozco and his family, “We will continue to stand by this family and help them as much as we can,” Nordlund said. “I encourage everyone to continue to reach out to our elected officials and encourage

Gordon Oelkers has filed to seek his third term as Roosevelt County commissioner representing District I. He has served in that position for 10 years and says he is committed to serving the east side of the county. “During my time as commissioner, I have gained valuable experience in budgeting, maintaining a responsible county budget and improving services,” Oelkers said. His current