Montana Senate adjourns after tax bill amid GOP rifts
The 69th Montana Legislature wrapped up after passing sweeping property tax relief and a large spending package. The session featured heated debates and sharp GOP divisions, including a House resignation over vaping bills and a life ban on a senator over a contract steer.
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Groundbreaking for Montana State Prison expansion project
Officials, led by Governor Greg Gianforte, break ground at Montana State Prison to expand capacity. The event follows HB 817 authorizing 156 million for more than 100 beds, amid ongoing jail crowding and a new private prison deal with CoreCivic to house 120 out-of-state inmates.
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Butte hotel tax doubles to $2 a night target date May 1
Butte Silver Bow County increases the TBID hotel fee from $1 to $2 per night effective Thursday. The increase, supported by TBID and approved by commissioners in March, aims to bolster tourism marketing. Hoteliers must have systems updated and 19 area hotels are affected. The plan lacks a published spending outline for the extra funds.
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Property tax relief nears as fight looms in Montana Senate
Montana Legislature moves toward final passage of two property tax relief bills despite strong opposition from lobbyists for the Montana Chamber of Commerce Northwestern Energy Montana Petroleum Association Montana Dakota Utilities and BNSF Railway. Senators clash over the package as officials warn tax bills will rise further after recent appraisal spikes with the Department of Revenue estimating residential bills up about 11 percent on average.
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