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Pertinent updates about policies impacting Montana’s counties.

May 13
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SFY 2026 Better Local Bridges Grant Funding Available

By Announcements, Grants, Legislative, News

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is rapidly deploying a grant portal to award Better Local Bridge (BLB) funds for off-system bridge repairs. The BLB Administrative Rules were recently developed, and it was determined there is an opportunity to award up to $3 million to communities this grant cycle if we move quickly. The timeline is tight, but MDT has streamlined the application process to help meet the obligation deadline.

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Mar 13
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Guidance for Remaining SB 536 Bridge Funds

By Announcements, Grants, Legislative, News

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT), in partnership with the Montana Association of Counties (MACo), continues to support county bridge priorities using the remaining Senate Bill (SB) 536 funds. Nearly all of the original $80 million has now been committed through the Off-System Bridge Strike Team, and only limited funding remains. To ensure fair distribution and direct support toward the most urgent needs, MDT is limiting assistance to no more than $75,000 per bridge.

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Mar 26
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A Letter to the Citizens of Montana

By Announcements, Legislative, News

The litigation surrounding SB 442 sought to protect the Legislature’s authority under the Montana Constitution, a right that was violated by the Executive Branch, which in turn required the Judicial Branch to intervene and mandate the Executive Branch into compliance. Any twisting or spinning of the case is pure political gamesmanship.

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