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Week 9: Legislature pivots to state budget

Emma White and Clayton Murphy - UM Legislative News Service via Choteau Acantha - Mar 12, 2025 As the 2025 Legislative session hits its halfway mark, the Capitol has been filled with plenty of...

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Property Tax Bills Could Soon Be Radically Lower in One Popular State—With Costs Heaped Onto Second-Home Owners Instead

Allaire Conte - Realtor.com - Mar. 6 2025 Property tax bills have climbed as home prices surged across the country—but some homeowners in Montana could soon be one step closer to tax relief. ...

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Virtual training helps young Montanans weigh in on housing legislation

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The Child Care Crisis - Opinion

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Child care aid bills advance through the Legislature

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Medicaid expansion approved by Montana Legislature

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Supporters argue bills to expand Best Beginnings would support children, families, economy

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Legislative Democrats pitch Montana child care reform as 'pro-business'

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