Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte signed several pieces of legislation last week that lawmakers from both parties have been waiting on for more than a month, including two key bills – the $14 billion budget for the next two years and a bill to expand eligibility for childcare scholarships for low-income families. House Bill 2, the budget bill, and House Bill 648, the Best Beginnings Scholarship expansion,

Montana’s Republican-controlled Legislature directed hundreds of millions of dollars from the state’s budget surplus — $899 million in total — toward income and property tax rebates during its 2023 session. With those rebates signed into law by Gov. Greg Gianforte, here’s what taxpayers need to know to make sure they get their refund from the Montana Department of Revenue: How much do

Culbertson June 23: Hamburger and fries, dessert. June 27: Potato soup, sandwich, dessert. June 30: Pork chop, mashed potatoes, vegetable, dessert. *** Bainville June 22: Brats, sauerkraut, dessert. June 27: Chicken enchiladas, white rice, vegetable, dessert. June 29: Chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes, vegetable, dessert. *** Froid June 21: Sausage patty with mashed potatoes,

Action For Eastern Montana has a new Senior Companion Program to help seniors remain int their homes. 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. Examples of services provided include: •Read/write letters, fill out forms or

The Montana Stockgrowers Association announces the 2024 nominations for the Montana Environmental Stewardship Award are open. Each year, MSGA honors a Montana ranch that exemplifies environmental stewardship and demonstrates a commitment toward improved sustainability within the beef industry. While the program highlights industry stewardship, it also provides cattlemen with examples and ideas