Legislature

MTFP | Montana Public School Funding, In Pictures

The intricacies of school budgeting are also a perennial source of confusion for Montanans who would like to better understand where the money comes from and how it’s spent

MTFP | Judge Blocks 2 Pro Construction Housing Laws from 2023 Session

“These are really, really complicated issues — and that’s why they are best dealt with, in detail, through the community process and through local elected officials,”

Daily Inter Lake | Kalispell City Council Revamps Planning Board

“I’m sick of these pot-shots from Helena,” Johnson said. “Let them come sit next to us in our chairs so they can see for themselves what we’re going to do in 2024.”

MTFP | Montana Home Owners Pay More while Some Big Business Pay Less

Property taxes represent the primary source of funding in Montana for local government services including K-12 schools, law enforcement and fire departments.

MRN | Choteau Mayor Addresses Property Tax Issue to Community

HCN | Has Montana Solved its Housing Crisis

As for whether Montana’s new housing strategy will live up to its hype, Davis said to check back in five years. If, at that point, firefighters and teachers can afford housing, then the state will, indeed, have pulled off something of a miracle.