Association, County, State & National News
Montana Counties Seek Transparency in Property Tax Calculations
HELENA, MT – Montana’s counties are taking a proactive stance on property tax concerns by formally requesting clarity and accountability from the Montana Department of Revenue (DOR). In letters addressed…
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MACo is Seeking a Claims Adjuster
MACo is seeking a Claims Adjuster for its Property and Casualty Trust (PCT).
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MACo 2nd VP Candidate: Commissioner Gordon Oelkers, Roosevelt County
Roosevelt County Commissioner, Gordon Oelkers, announces candidacy for MACo 2nd VP.
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MACo Fiscal Officer Candidate: Commissioner Jason Strouf, Custer County
Custer County Commissioner, Jason Strouf, announces candidacy for MACo Fiscal Officer.
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MACo Fully Supports County’s Request for Opinion on Statewide Property Tax Levies
HELENA, MT – In response to growing concerns regarding property tax increases resulting from high residential reappraisals, Beaverhead County has officially reached out to Montana Attorney General, Austin Knudsen, seeking…
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LATCF Second Tranche Payments Now Available
The second tranche payment from the Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund (LATCF) is now available for eligible revenue sharing counties. U.S. Treasury made first tranche payments available starting on…
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Montana Property Taxes Explained
MACo encourages members to understand the facts about local government property tax.
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Guidance for the Local Assistance & Tribal Consistency Fund
Read the guidance from the US Treasury on the Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund (LATCF). Treasury has defined this funding as a general revenue program that provides additional assistance…
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Montana to Receive $628 Million to Expand Broadband Access
The National Telecommunications & Information Administration’s (NTIA) has announced a total of $42.45 billion will be granted under the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program.
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2023 Directory of County Officials
The 2023 Montana Association of Counties Directory of County Officials is available for purchase! For $25 you'll have all the email addresses and phone numbers for every county elected official…
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MACo Seeks Clarification on Governor’s Veto
HELENA, MT – The Montana Association of Counties (“MACo”) filed suit today to compel Governor Greg Gianforte and Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen to fulfill their constitutional obligations and allow…
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MACo Districts 1, 2 & 3 Meeting
The 2023 meeting has concluded. Districts 1, 2 & 3 will convene again in June 2024 in Richland County, Montana.
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MACo Districts 4 & 5 Meeting
The 2023 meeting has concluded. Districts 4 & 5 will convene again in June 2024 in Hill County, Montana.
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MACo Districts 6 & 7 Meeting
The 2023 meeting has concluded. Districts 6 & 7 will convene again in June 2024 in Winnett, Montana.
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MACo Districts 8, 9 & 12 Meeting
The 2023 meeting has concluded. Districts 8, 9 & 12 will convene again in June 2024 in Gallatin County, Montana.
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MACo Districts 10 & 11 Meeting
The 2023 meeting has concluded. Districts 10 & 11 will convene again in June 2024 in Polson, Montana.
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MACo Legislative Update, Issue 15 – May 1, 2023
Well, hey there MACo Folks! It’s Monday. It’s the morning. And it’s now May. There is no happiness…nope…not one single ounce of happy anything…with only five days remaining in the…
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MACo Legislative Update, Issue 14 – April 24, 2023
Well, hey there MACo Folks! Happy Monday! It is Monday, right? Hard to tell since every Legislative Day (LD) feels like a Monday, and the closer we get to the…
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MACo Legislative Update, Issue 13 – April 16, 2023
Well hello Week...whatever Week you are...have you seen my shoes? No? How about my jeep keys? No? My vacuum-sealed, double-walled, burn-my-lips, keep-my-coffee-hot-forever, travel mug? No? Hmmmm... If you too have…
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MACo Legislative Update, Issue 12 – April 10, 2023
Well, hey there MACo Folks! The Legislature is Easter Break’ing today, and because we (meaning I) sleep when the baby sleeps, there will be no long diatribe nor informational rant…
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FY 24 Inflation Factor for Mill Levy Calculation
Read All News Published April 3, 2023 The inflation factor for FY 2024 is 2.46%. Per 15-10-420, MCA, “a governmental entity that is authorized to impose mills may impose…
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Lincoln County is Seeking to Hire an Elections Administrator
Read All News Published April 4, 2023 Position Details Position Title: Elections Administrator County: Lincoln Department: Clerk & Recorder's Office Salary or Pay Rate: $30.05 after 6 months $30.67 Closing…
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MACo Legislative Update, Issue 11 – April 3, 2023
Well, hey there MACo Folks! This week marks week 1 of the last month of the 68th Legislative Session, and as always, big things are happening, including HB 2 (the…
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MACo Announces New Cybersecurity Initiative
MACo is pleased to announce a new cybersecurity initiative being offered to our membership and introduce Karli King as the Program Coordinator. In order to launch this member benefit we…
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MACo Legislative Update, Issue 10 – March 26, 2023
Well, hey there MACo Folks! How are you? Doing well? Have a nice weekend? Did ya get outside and enjoy all the…outside? I can’t really remember what’s out there…but I…
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MACo Legislative Update, Issue 9 – March 19, 2023
Well, hey there MACo Folks! I’m back. It’s been two weeks since I last visited, so where and when are we in the time and space of Legislative Land? Well,…
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Cascade County is Seeking to Hire a Payroll Specialist
Cascade County is Seeking to Hire a Payroll Specialist.
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Cascade County is Seeking to Hire a Grant Writer
Cascade County is Seeking to Hire a Grant Writer.
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Cascade County is Seeking to Hire a Prevention Services Division Manager
Cascade County is Seeking to Hire a Prevention Services Division Manager
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Cascade County is Seeking to Hire a Chief Financial Officer
Cascade County is seeking to hire a Chief Financial Officer.
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Cascade County is Seeking to Hire a Deputy County Attorney
Cascade County is seeking to hire a Deputy County Attorney - Criminal Department.
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MACo Legislative Update, Issue 8 – February 26, 2023
Well, hey there MACo Folks! This week’s update will be BRIEF. I know. I can hear the disappointment in your elongated sighs. And I’m sorry. But alas, here we are.…
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MACo Legislative Update, Issue 7 – February 19, 2023
Well, hey there MACo Folks! Last week I was in Washington, D.C., so you received a relatively short update, sweetened with a poem about Montana’s legislative process (which hopefully distracted…
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MACo Legislative Update, Issue 6 – February 13, 2023
Well, hey there MACo Folks! Because I’m Washington, D.C., this week’s intro to our Legislative Update (linked above and below) will be short and sweet…emphasis on sweet since tomorrow is…
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MACo Legislative Update, Issue 5 – February 5, 2023
Well, hey there MACo Folks! We made it through the first week of February. To recap: The Legislature officially made its recommendations to the Redistricting Commission via Senate Joint Resolution…
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MACRS 2023 Vendor/Sponsor Registration is Now Open
MACRS will take place March 27-30, 2023 in Great Falls.
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MACo Legislative Update, Issue 4 – January 30, 2023
Well, hey there MACo Folks! It’s Monday. It’s Legislative Day (LD) 21. We’ve got endless days of zero-degree weather ahead of us in Helena. There’s a full moon on the…
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MACo Legislative Update, Issue 3 – January 23, 2023
Well, hey there MACo Folks! Happy Monday and Legislative Day (LD) 16…it’s January 23rd and the beginning of week 4. The air is chilled, the sky is gray, and the…
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MACo Welcomes Karli King as IT Manager
Karli King joined MACo on January 17th as the IT Manager
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The MLIA Grant Program is Now Accepting Applications for Fiscal Year 2024
The Montana State Library is now accepting applications for the annual Montana Land Information Act (MLIA) Grant Program for the state fiscal year 2024.
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Lewis & Clark County is Seeking to Hire a Deputy County Attorney I & Deputy County Attorney II
Lewis & Clark County is seeking to hire a Deputy Attorney I & Deputy Attorney II
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MACo Legislative Update, Issue 2 – January 16, 2023
Well, hey there MACo Folks! Hope the weekend was (and still is for those out of the office today) restful, exhilarating, and enjoyable. You know what’s not restful? The Legislature.…
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Custer County is Seeking to Hire a Community & Economic Development Extension Agent
Custer County is Seeking to Hire a Community & Economic Development Extension Agent
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MACo Legislative Update, Issue 1 – January 9, 2023
Well, hey there MACo Folks! We hope everyone had a wonderful and relaxing holiday season. Unfortunately, it’s time to take down the twinkle lights, dethrone the star from the tree,…
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IRS Issues Standard Mileage Rates for 2023
The Internal Revenue Service today issued the 2023 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes.
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MACo Welcomes Nancy Everson as Governmental Finance Director
Nancy Everson joined MACO on November 30th as the Governmental Finance Director
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2023 New Year’s Resolutions & Reminders
Reviewing certain county duties and requirements is good practice, and the first Commission meeting in January is a good time to adopt policies and set guidelines for the year. You…
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MACo 2022 Elected County Officials Training
The Montana Association of Counties, in cooperation with the Local Government Center at MSU, will present our Elected Officials training December 5th through 7th in Helena. With an excellent slate…
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November 18th: National Opioid Settlements
View All Townhall Info Published November 18, 2022 On November 18th, MACo hosted a virtual “townhall” to provide Montana’s counties with information regarding the national opioid settlements and next steps.…
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Election Processes Workgroup Releases Election Document & Launches Website
An independent bipartisan panel, convened to identify and answer common questions about Montana election processes and election integrity and security, has released a six-part document and associated website aimed at…
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