Gianforte signs property tax relief bill

Flanked by dozens of Republican lawmakers on the steps of the state Capitol, Gov. Greg Gianforte signed a tax cut, rebate and spending package totaling more than $1 billion Monday.

Gov. Gianforte wants tax rebates, cuts with budget surplus

HELENA — Gov. Greg Gianforte reiterated his administration's priorities to improve Montana's economy in his State of the State address delivered Wednesday to the Legislature, whose job over the next few months will include determining how to allocate an unprecedented $2.6 billion budget surplus.

Post Falls Chamber: Spring and summer celebrations

June is a month of so many celebrations: graduations, weddings, Father’s Day and so much more… the Post Falls Chamber had lots to celebrate too!

Highlights from State of the State.

Gov. Greg Gianforte rarely strayed from so-called kitchen-table issues in delivering his second State of the State address last week to a joint session of the Montana Senate and House of Representatives.

Keeping more of what you earn

Santa came early for hardworking Montanans. Republicans have kept their promise to the American people and delivered tax reform that will let you keep more of what you earn. In just a couple of months, you’ll see more of your hard-earned money in your paychecks, families will have much needed relief, and small businesses can grow, invest, and create more Montana jobs.

News briefs, July 29

Swan makes dean’s list

FVCC students return to campus

It’s back-to-school time for Flathead Valley Community College and students are making their way back to campus for the fall semester, which begins Wednesday.

Mr. Kaltschmidt goes to Washington

But Montana delegation votes against $14 billion bailout for automakers

By RICHARD HANNERS

Mr. Kaltschmidt goes to Washington

But Montana delegation votes against $14 billion bailout for automakers

By RICHARD HANNERS

5 Tips for Better Financial Health

(Family Features) As the calendar turns over a new year, it’s a good time to take stock of your finances. Evaluating what missteps you made with your money in the past year, determining how you can correct those errors and setting a realistic budget will put you on your way to better financial health in 2016.

Candidate claims opponent padded resume

Flathead County commissioner candidate Gil Jordan claimed his opponent, Cal Scott, did not earn a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from University of Nevada as was reported by both the Daily Inter Lake and Hungry Horse News last spring.

Candidate claims opponent padded resume

Flathead County commissioner candidate Gil Jordan claimed his opponent, Cal Scott, did not earn a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from University of Nevada as was reported by both the Daily Inter Lake and Hungry Horse News last spring.

Retirement program alternatives

On Wednesday, May 19th, I was in Helena for my State Administration and Veterans Affairs (SAVA) Interim Committee meeting. Our day was dedicated to working with Dave Slishinsky and Doug Fiddler, Consulting Actuaries from Buck Consultants.

Republicans push $30 million a year in farm tax breaks

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Lawmakers are moving quickly on a pair of bills cutting taxes for Wisconsin farmers by nearly $30 million a year, after Democratic Gov. Tony Evers called for the Legislature to take emergency action to help the state's agriculture economy.

Bills, committees keeping legislators busy

District 1 legislators discuss local issues and concerns in the weekly Notes From Boise column.

Let's start at the beginning: Vouchers, tax credit scholarships and ESAs

Education Choice is more than just a flash in the pan—it's the future.

Senate kills Idaho State Tax Commission budget because of added costs for school choice tax credit program

The Idaho Senate on Monday killed the budget for the Idaho State Tax Commission, which included $675,000 to implement a school choice tax credit program approved by the Legislature this year.

Headlines: Border Patrol concerns in Whitefish, Glacier gorge rescue, and helicopter mayhem in Kalispell

Whitefish rethinking its relationship with Border Patrol, Bystanders credited with saving hikers that fell into Glacier National Park gorge, Kalispell man earns felony charges for allegedly ransacking a helicopter.

40 UNDER 40: Jim Jackson

Jim Jackson, a wealth management advisor for US Bancorp Services, began his career working in a credit union, working his way into mergers and special projects.

40 UNDER 40: Jim Jackson

Jim Jackson, a wealth management advisor for US Bancorp Services, began his career working in a credit union, working his way into mergers and special projects.