Deadline Nears for Montana Homestead and Rental Tax Rate Applications
Montana homeowners and long‑term rental property owners are running out of time to apply for a reduced property tax rate. The Department of Revenue says eligible taxpayers must enroll their property by March first, twenty‑twenty‑six. Officials say the fastest way to apply is online at homestead dot mt dot gov, where residents can also find more information.
Wall Instability Forces Emergency Pump Relocation at Butte’s Berkeley Pit
For the first time in over forty years, water collection has stopped at Butte’s Berkeley Pit. Montana Resources is currently relocating three massive pumps after satellite and radar monitoring detected ground instability on the pit’s north wall. Officials state the water level remains at a safe buffer and there is no immediate environmental risk during the move, which could take several months.
Montana Stockgrowers Ask Labor Department to Clarify H‑2A Rules for Livestock Operations
The Montana Stockgrowers Association is asking the U.S. Department of Labor to clarify rules in the H 2A Visa guest worker program. The group says livestock auction barns and ranch run feedlots should clearly count as agriculture. Right now, they say unclear rules make it harder to hire workers. Stockgrowers say a clearer definition would help fill jobs and support Montana’s ranching economy.
