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In October 2024, the Cascade County Commissioners imposed a 45% increase to your Rural Solid Waste District Assessment. If you received your 2024 Property Tax bill with this increase and were not informed beforehand, you may have legal grounds to protest and appeal. Was the Increase Lawful? The procedure used to impose this increase did not follow Montana law, specifically Section 7-11-1025, MCA. This law requires the county to notify property owners and hold a public hearing to allow...
January 13, 2025 — The Washington Reporter After freshman Sen. Tim Sheehy (R., Mont.) won the most expensive Senate race in history on a per-vote basis, he will be “donating my senate salary to charity,” he told the Washington Reporter exclusively. “I was fortunate to experience success in the private sector before I ran for office,” Sheehy said. Sheehy will announce the specific charities he is contributing to in the coming weeks. Sheehy and his wife Carmen have been prolific donors to Montana charities focused on health care, pediatric...
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) is accepting applications for volunteer positions on the Region 4 Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) in north-central Montana. The CAC provides input on wildlife, fisheries, parks, recreation, and law enforcement issues, fostering communication between FWP and the public. Members represent diverse communities and natural resource interests. Key functions include identifying emerging issues, advising on management topics, and generating ideas for regional and...
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement regarding President Joe Biden’s foreign policy speech today: “Joe Biden’s foreign policy has been a disaster. From the 13 U.S. service members who were killed at Abbey Gate to not providing Israel and Ukraine the assistance they need in a timely manner, the Biden administration has projected nothing but weakness. As a result, the United States is less safe and the world less stable. This is why the American people voted f...
The world has lost a beloved leader and a hometown hero. Former U.S. President James Earl "Jimmy" Carter passed away peacefully on Sunday, Dec. 29, at the age of 100, at his home in Plains, Georgia. Surrounded by his family, Carter's death marks the end of a remarkable life that spanned a century, one that touched the hearts of millions, both near and far. Carter, the 39th president of the United States, is the longest-lived president in American history. His time in the White House, from 1977 t...
U.S. SENATE – Senator Steve Daines issued the following statement today after escorting Tim Sheehy for his swearing-in on the floor of the U.S. Senate: "It is an honor to be part of this historic day for Montana. On Day One, Senator Sheehy and I will get to work enacting President Trump's agenda-securing the border, preventing a massive tax hike and strengthening our national security. Given the tragic events in New Orleans and Las Vegas this week, there is no higher priority than getting the p...
The Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame will celebrate the 17th class of inductions into the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame Saturday, February 8, at the Heritage Inn in Great Falls. The inductees were chosen from a field of candidates nominated by the general public. Inductees will be recognized for their contributions to the history and culture of the state of Montana. There is still time to register for the Inductee Recognition Ceremony Brunch, which begins at 10:30 a.m. to celebrate accomplishments and lasting legacies of the inductees to the Montana...
HELENA, Mont. – Susie Hedalen was administered the oath of office today by Chief Justice of the Montana Supreme Court Cory Swanson, becoming Montana's new Superintendent for the Office of Public Instruction (OPI). The inauguration ceremony took place this morning on the front steps of the Montana State Capitol and also included Governor Greg Gianforte, Lt. Governor Kristen Juras, Attorney General Austin Knudsen, Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen, and State Auditor Jim Brown. "I want to t...
HELENA, Mont. - Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen officially launched the 69th Legislative Assembly and the 2025 Session on Monday afternoon. Secretary Jacobsen addressed the Montana House of Representatives, where legislators from across the state completed their oaths of office ahead of the Legislative Session. After being sworn into office, representatives and senators attended the first House and Senate Floor Sessions of 2025. "It is both an incredible honor and a serious...
HELENA, Montana — Earlier today, at its regular weekly business meeting, the Montana Public Service Commission (PSC) voted 3-1 to deny a motion by Sioux Falls, South Dakota-based NorthWestern Energy to reconsider a previous Commission decision to deny, in part, and accept, in part, proposed interim rate adjustments regarding NorthWestern’s pending proposal to raise the electric and natural gas rates it charges its customers in Montana. Previously, in late November the Commission voted to authorize a 7.2% decrease for the company’s elect...
