May 14, 2024
Funds

Montana AG commits to supporting funds for Flathead Reservation law enforcement

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen committed to Lake County Commissioners earlier this week that he would support legislation to fund law enforcement on the Flathead Indian Reservation and would serve as a mediator between the county and the governor’s office. Knudsen said he’s met with the governor’s office on the issue of funding public safety

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Investment

$24 million investment towards bison conservation, ecosystem health in Intermountain Region national parks | Straight From The Source

The following is a news release from the National Park Service. Denver, Colo. — On February 27, the National Park Service (NPS) announced it will invest $195 million in Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) funding to restore and build resilience in the lands and waters that serve as important wildlife and native plant habitats, spaces for recreation and

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Mortgage

Your Money: Mortgage Rates drop to lowest prices since May 2023 | Your Money

...FLOOD WARNING FOR AN ICE JAM NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 215 PM MST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam on the Big Horn River at General Custer Fishing Access Road continues. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Montana, including the following counties, in south central Montana, Big Horn and Yellowstone. In southeast

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Loans

States expand low-interest loan programs for farms, businesses and new housing

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — On the first business day of the new year, Missouri Treasurer Vivek Malek began accepting applications for about $120 million of state-subsidized, low-interest loans to small businesses, farmers and affordable housing developers. Within six hours, Malek had so many requests for the money that he had to cut off applications.

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Property

Missoula County nominates Slotnick to governor’s property tax task force

MISSOULA — In hopes of joining other Montana counties in a growing push to reform the state’s tax system, Missoula County this week nominated one of its own to sit on the governor’s task force.  Commissioner Josh Slotnick has led the charge in Missoula government in calling for statewide tax reforms. He may now have

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