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Montana Ballot Watch: Property Tax Caps, Political Participation Measures Head Toward Voter

A lady dropping a ballot in the ballot box.

Story By: Cody Ross, News Producer HELENA, Mont. — As Montana enters the height of signature-gathering season, several high-stakes initiatives are seeking a place on the 2026 ballot, each with the potential to reshape the state’s economic and political landscape. From proposed limits on property taxes to restrictions on political activity by b...

Hollywood Film About Helena Preacher In Theaters Nationwide This Week

“Father Stu” opens nationwide Wednesday telling the story of Father Stuart Long who had a rocky            road to the priesthood but whose brief life had a huge impact on all who knew him. Mark Walberg produced and financed the film he stars in. After attending an advance screening in Helena he was interviewed on Voices of Montana....

Mark Wahlberg To Screen New Film In Helena Next Week

Actor Mark Wahlberg will be coming to Helena next Monday for a special screening of his new film “Father Stu,” based on the story of Helena priest Stuart Long. Bart Tolleson ministered with Long and said on Voices of Montana that the film is inspiring but not limited to a religious audience.

Montana OPI To Celebrate Anniversary Of State Constitution

Superintendent of Public Instruction Elsie Arntzen will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Montana Constitution Convention Tuesday by highlighting Indian Education for All at the fan window in the Capitol from 11 to 1. It was further codified in Montana code during the 1999 legislative session making Montana a national leader in supporting ...

Public Service Commission Breaks Up Garbage Truck Monopoly

The Montana Public Service Commission regulates among other things garbage collection services. Thursday commissioners voted 3-2 to allow Bozeman-based L&L Site Services to enter the Missoula County market. That means the 14-year monopoly on garbage hauling held by Republic Services in Missoula County will soon be coming to an end. L&L...