November 2014
Wonky Word Wednesdays: Fiscal Note
Last week we discussed the difference between the Office of Budget and Program Planning (OBPP) and the Legislative Fiscal Division (LFD). We explained...
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Last week we discussed the difference between the Office of Budget and Program Planning (OBPP) and the Legislative Fiscal Division (LFD). We explained...
Read moreNow that the elections are over, talk around the state will focus on the upcoming legislative session. We thought it would be best to return to...
Read moreProperty taxes play in critical role in ensuring our local communities can invest in public services that we all depend on – roads, schools, public...
Read moreWe are getting close to having a decent understanding of how our property taxes work in Montana. So far in wonky words we explained – mills,...
Read moreWe are pleased to announce Dr. Avis Jones-DeWeever as the keynote speaker at our 2nd Legislative Summit the evening of December 9. An accomplished...
Read moreWe continue our series on property taxes. Today we will focus on the homestead exemption. Simply put, the homestead exemption is a way to reduce...
Read moreBy investing in pre-K programs, we know Montana will experience significant short-term and long-term economic returns. Children will be better...
Read moreLast week, the Missoula Independent published an interesting article about the fight the city is in to buy Mountain Water. As thought provoking as the...
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