Behind the scenes of a turbulent 2024 election in Cascade County
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Fewer than 20 students enrolled as state opens second application window for education savings accounts
Dustin Temple to retire as Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks chief
Temple assumed the agency of Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks in June 2023 after serving as the deputy director under Henry “Hank” Worsech.
Judge hears case over Montana rule blocking trans residents from changing sex on birth certificate
A state judge in Montana heard arguments over policies that block transgender people from changing the sex designation on their birth certificates and driver’s licenses.
Bozeman starts relocating urban campers in wake of new law
The Bozeman City Commission passed Ordinance 2172 on Oct. 22, which requires people to obtain $25 monthly permits for urban camping. The city can deny permits, criminally enforce violations and close “high-conflict areas” to camping. Next October, camping in the public right-of-way will be banned in Bozeman entirely.
Getting the lead out
Nearly five years into lead removal efforts, most of Montana’s schools have shut down their dangerous water sources. Where do they go from here?
Group takes another run at initiative to cap Montana property taxes
A group that has repeatedly sought to advance ballot initiatives capping property tax growth on Montana homes is taking another run at the idea, proposing a constitutional amendment that could appear on the 2026 ballot if it survives likely legal challenges and qualifies via a signature drive.
Trends and policy the focus of MSU agricultural economics conference
The conference, part of MSU’s Celebrate Agriculture Week, has been held for 18 years and provides an opportunity to discuss agricultural trends and policy ideas relevant to Montana. Twelve presenters, most of them MSU economics professors, delivered lectures and presented their research.
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