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Lewis and Clark County confirms first positive measles case in decades
Initiatives seek to keep Montana judicial races nonpartisan
The first proposal would amend the state Constitution to require that judicial elections remain nonpartisan. The second proposal goes a step further by requiring any new court created by the Legislature to also be nonpartisan.
Chippewa Cree Tribe sues Chouteau County, alleging unfair election system
The Chippewa Cree Tribe and two Native American voters filed a lawsuit against Chouteau County and the board of commissioners, alleging the countys voting system dilutes the power of Native voters. Its not the first lawsuit brought by tribal plaintiffs in Montana to challenge the at-large election system.
$400 property tax rebates available to Montana homeowners through Oct. 1
Montana homeowners have until Oct. 1, 2025, to apply for rebates of up to $400 on their 2024 property tax bills, relief that is one component of a bipartisan push by lawmakers and Gov. Greg Gianforte to address rising residential property taxes.
Helena high school students may share Capital High campus if voters reject upcoming bonds
Helena school officials warn that students from the citys two high schools could end up sharing Capital High in a split-shift system if voters this fall reject a proposed multimillion-dollar bond.
A year in, Great Falls’ $20M pool and rec center struggles to find financial footing
The Scheels Aim High Big Sky center has struggled to find its financial footing as city staff work to tailor this brand-new facility to the community. Though the center is expected to cover its own expenses, it required a $300,000 infusion from the city coffers last year for operations and is budgeted for an additional
Hows the streamflow for your local river?
While most of Big Sky Country’s major waterways are flowing at normal to above-normal levels, a handful of key streams are significantly below their typical summer volume. Data from 49 U.S. Geological Survey monitoring stations across the state reveal a mixed hydrological picture.
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