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Forecasts predict strengthening Montana economy, revenues

Currently, forecasts point towards a strengthening of Montana’s economy. This is being used as a basis for a new tax plan for Montana. It will be interesting to see how things pan out as our Legislative session convenes in February. Forecasts predict strengthening Montana economy, revenues By MATT VOLZ Associated Press Nov 16, 2016 HELENA, …

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School reserve levy passes – Big Sky School District

Big Sky residents recently voted to support on a school bond to allow for completion of the Ophir Elementary School facility. A recent article by Explore Big Sky about the passing of the initiative can be found below. By Amanda Eggert EBS Staff Writer May 14, 2016 BIG SKY – The Big Sky School District …

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Belgrade backs high school – $25M Bond Passed with 60%

After a history of not passing school related bonds and initiatives, Belgrade voters are changing their tune. Better education of the public by the School Board was a great catalyst for this to happen. Read more below. Belgrade backs high school – Levy, building bond pass by wide margin by Sam Weber, Belgrade News staff …

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Property Tax and Reappraisal Changes in Montana

This article published on June 23, 2015 by the Billing’s Gazette touches on some changes that will be felt regarding the change of property tax assessments from a six year cycle to a two year cycle. State property tax assessments to be issued soon by Tom Lutey, BILLINGS GAZETTE- Montana’s property tax assessments are set …

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Belgrade City Council approves seeking mill levy

The City of Belgrade took a hiatus from raising taxes during the recession – and now they’re running on fumes.  The City Commission unanimously voted on Monday night to ask Belgrade residents to approve a mill levy to shore up the deficit.  If it fails, the police department and library suffer. Belgrade City Council approves …

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Belgrade Schools refinance bonds – taxes going down

Here’s news you don’t see every day.  Property Taxes going DOWN in Belgrade after the Belgrade School District refinanced four bonds – saving taxpayers over a half Million cool ones. Nice! Belgrade Schools refinance bonds Hannah Stiff, Staff Writer Property owners in Belgrade will save a bit of money on taxes paid to the schools …

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