Economy

It began with a memo from the White House’s OMB, causing nonprofits nationwide to scramble as funding freezes hit.

WASHINGTON — Trump’s Treasury pick, Scott Bessent, is poised for Senate approval after a hearing focused on tax policy.

A workforce housing tax credit bill in Montana gained bipartisan support, aiming to address the state’s housing crisis.

Montana set a record in 2024 with over 63,814 new businesses registered, marking a significant growth from 2023.

Flathead County Commissioners rejected a $9M affordable housing investment, opting out of Montana’s HB 819 program.

The Montana Department of Commerce allocates $37M in tax credits to build 136 affordable homes across five communities.

Efforts to avoid a partial government shutdown stalled as GOP members protested added provisions in the funding bill.

Medicaid expansion in Montana improved health care access on reservations, covering nearly 230,000 people by June 2024.

Flathead County Commissioners may reject a $9M housing investment, despite being one of Montana’s priciest areas.

Montana faces a housing crisis with 80% of mortgage holders having rates 2-3% below current levels, stalling the market.

Gov. Gianforte proposes a tax cut, reducing rates from 5.9% to 4.9%, mostly benefiting wealthier Montanans.

Montana lawmakers must decide on reducing property tax rates in 2025 to prevent rising taxes for homeowners, after failing in 2023.