The Electric16h
Calumet requesting new tax abatement from Cascade County on $6.1 million of equipment
Calumet Montana Refining filed an application with Cascade County for a new tax abatement allowed under a section of state law that was amended by the 2023 Legislature. The new abatement statute ...
The Electric16h
Lawmakers weigh tougher DUI law, gender-affirming care
UM Legislative News Service, University of Montana School of Journalism Bill that would create hefty sentences for DUI deaths advances HELENA — Montana Legislators are pushing for changes to DUI laws ...
The Electric1d
Mansfield seat project progressing, staff looking at fundraising options
The Mansfield Center's advisory board met in January and spent the bulk of their time discussing fundraising options for the facility. During their December meeting, board members of the Mansfield ...
The Electric1d
Lawmakers look to strengthen DUI laws
Montana legislators are pushing for changes to DUI laws – laws that Rep. Braxton Mitchell, R-Columbia Falls, calls a national embarrassment. Mitchell is carrying House Bill 267, known as “Bobby’s Law” ...
The Electric1d
Sunday Reads: Feb. 9
Stay warm out there Great Falls, here's this week's reading list. Associated Press: Israel begins releasing dozens of Palestinian prisoners in latest exchange under Gaza ceasefire KFF Health News: ...
The Electric2d
City Commission discusses annual goals
City Commissioners briefly reviewed their goals for the year during their Feb. 4 work session. After an all-day commission retreat on Jan. 3, City Manager Greg Doyon distilled their discussion into ...
The Electric1d
State government could be banned from buying Narcan from opioid crisis antagonists
Sen. Mike Yakawich, R-Billings, compares the state’s purchase of overdose reversal drugs like naloxone from companies that have contributed to the opioid crisis to “paying the arsonist to put out his ...
The Electric3d
City approves contract for downtown drainage improvement project
City Commissioners approved a $122,897 agreement amendment with Great West Engineering for the second phase of a downtown drainage improvement project. The amendment adds public outreach and ...
The Electric5d
City amending contract for Giant Springs Road slide repair
City Commissioners will be asked during their Feb. 4 meeting to approve a contract agreement for the Giant Springs Road slide repair project. The amendment is for $18,645 to the Terracon Inc. contract ...
The Electric6d
Legislative roundup from the fourth week of the Legislature
UM Legislative News Service, University of Montana School of Journalism Legislators Consider Allowing Resort Tax Revenue for Workforce Housing HELENA – The Montana Legislature is considering ...
The Electric5d
City completes wastewater improvement plant upgrades
City Commissioners will be asked during their Feb. 4 meeting to approve final payment of a wastewater treatment plant project. Commissioners will be asked to approve the final payment of $53,114.41 to ...