Big Sky Resort’s parent company agrees to pay nearly $25 million to settle class-action lawsuit
The lawsuit against Boyne USA was brought by condominium owners at three Big Sky properties.
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The future of coal country: Landscape on the brink of change
Montana’s energy economy pits traditional industry against renewable opportunities with billions of tax dollars at stake.
‘Not knowing where to go’: Montana’s sparse landscape for alcohol detox
For one of Montana’s most common substance use disorders, medical withdrawal resources remain few and far between.
The Year of the Wolves
Thirty years ago this month, gray wolves were reintroduced to Yellowstone National Park and central Idaho. Today, the people who made it happen remember the mayhem and magic of one of the 20th century’s most controversial acts of ecosystem management.
Montana’s agricultural tax rules slash bills for thousands of million-dollar homes
Properties classified as agricultural get a tax break worth hundreds or thousands of dollars annually. Lawmakers could tighten qualification requirements this year.
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Gianforte pitches further business equipment tax reduction
Property tax levied on business equipment such as tractors and industrial machinery has been repeatedly scaled back in recent decades. This year, Gov. Greg Gianforte wants to raise an exemption threshold to $3 million.
Gianforte signs bathroom, trans athlete restrictions into law
The bills, which sparked legal action Thursday, are part of national wave of legislation advancing strict ideas of gender identity.
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JPMorganChase’s Margaret Madrigal shares insights to help achieve financial success
“Anyone has the power to take control of their finances, and getting organized around where you currently are will help paint a clear path to achieve your financial goals.”
As measles outbreaks loom, Montana lawmakers work to regain data on immunizations
A bipartisan group is pushing to roll back a 2021 law that stopped the state from collecting local school data about immunization rates.
Investigation finds no waste, fraud or abuse by Senate president
The report was requested by a majority of Senate lawmakers.
Bill to support Utah in ‘landmark public land lawsuit’ receives hearing
The day after a hearing on federal land transfer, the Legislature heard testimony on a resolution to release wilderness study areas.