The ‘Conservative Case for WARD’ Isn’t Conservative

Using water policy to back-door price controls isn’t conservatism—it’s progressivism.

Inclusionary Zoning with a Pipe Wrench: How Bozeman’s WARD Initiative Will Stop Housing Cold

A well-intentioned water measure in my hometown turns access to basic infrastructure into a price-fixing mandate—guaranteeing less housing, not more.

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Missoula Eliminates Waiting for Roofing Permits After Storm Damage Delays

New permit system eliminates multi-day waits for urgent home repairs

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Missoula Residents Get Final Say on New Zoning Rules October 9

Drop-in event offers last chance for public input before December City Council vote on new development regulations

Restoring Accountability and Compassion in Homelessness Policy

How Trump’s executive order could reshape homelessness approaches as Montana grapples with street homelessness

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Montana’s Labor Paradox: Record Jobs, Missing Workers, and the Crises Behind the Gap

State reaches historic employment levels while facing severe worker shortages as housing costs, industry shifts, and workforce barriers keep qualified workers on the sidelines

Property Taxes

Montana Homeowners Can Claim One-Time Property Tax Rebates Up to $400 Starting Friday

Applicants could be automatically enrolled in the state’s more complex Homestead Rate tax tiers

Montana 2025 Property Classification and Appraisal Notice

Property Tax Appeals Surge as Montanans Question State Valuations

Law firm appeals 100+ property assessments as independent appraiser reports record number of challenges

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First Residents Move Into State Workforce Housing in Deer Lodge

Kenneth and Stephanie Erb are among first seven state employees to move into Pintler Meadows townhomes after living in camper for seven months

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We Didn’t Get The Property Tax Relief We Need

Tax Shift Helps Some, Hikes Bills for Others, and Leaves Systemic Issues Unresolved

Montana Governor Greg Gianforte checks off income tax cuts and increased teacher spending legislative priorities on Montanan's To-Do List

Gianforte Touts Legislative Wins as Freedom Caucus Blasts Property Tax Bill

As Gianforte touts legislative progress, conservatives raise alarms over property tax reform.

Gov. Gianforte speaking during a press conference in Missoula

Governor Gianforte Pushes Permanent Property Tax Relief in Missoula

Press conference reveals widespread support for proposed Homestead Rate Cut

Gov. Gianforte speaking during a press conference at the State Capitol

Governor Gianforte Defends Tax Relief Policies Amid Legislative Hurdles

Tax relief strategy targets income and property tax cuts for Montanans

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Granite Peak Apartments Ushers in New Era of Premier Living in Billings

Fortified Property Solutions takes over management, promising localized, superior service

Property taxes

Deadline Approaching for Montanans to Access Property Tax Relief

PTAP and MDV programs offer tax reductions for eligible homeowners and veterans.

Johnson Street Shelter

Missoula’s Johnson Street Shelter Closure Raises Questions on Homeless Strategy

Missoula shuts down Johnson Street Shelter after four years, highlighting over a decade of failed homeless policies and years of COVID fund mismanagement

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Gallatin Court Upholds Housing Laws, Clears Path for More Building Across Montana

Homeowners’ Group Secures Public Comment Rights but Loses on Zoning Challenges

Rep. Llew Jones (HD 18) speaks to House Taxation Committee as sponsor of HB 231

House Approves Property Tax Overhaul Amid Rising Housing Costs

Permanent rate cut heads to Senate after strong bipartisan support, aiming to ease long-term tax burdens for homeowners, renters, and small businesses.