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Montana leaders prepare for federal Medicaid changes

Jonathon Ambarian - KTVH Helena - Jul. 8, 2025 HELENA — When President Donald Trump signed HR 1 – also known as the “One Big Bill” – into law last week, it formalized some big changes...

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How the GOP's federal budget bill could affect health care, food assistance in Montana

Carly Graf - Helena Independent Record - Jun. 26, 2025 Though final negotiations for the federal “megabill” are still underway in Washington, D.C., it’s clear the measure could have seismic...

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Morningstar announces second tuition increase in 13 months

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Bills targeting Montana’s child care challenges maintaining steam

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Bill to increase business equipment exemption earns bipartisan support in Senate

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Proposed bill would give tax break to long-time Montana residents

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Week 9: Legislature pivots to state budget

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

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