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MACo Legislative Update, Issue 15 – April 18, 2021
Last week was a whirlwind of a wild and weird Legislative week. Is that new? No. Is it expected? Yes. So, who cares? You do. And I’ll tell you why…
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MACo Legislative Update, Issue 14 – April 11, 2021
HELENA—Tomorrow, Monday, April 12th, is Legislative Day (LD) 69. That means there are 21 LDs remaining, equating to roughly 1 month/4 weeks/100 bajillion hours until Sine Die. (But who’s counting?)…
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April 9th: Legislative Updates & Continuing the ARPA Discussion
On April 9th, MACo and the Local Government Center hosted a virtual “townhall” to provide Montana’s counties with a venue and opportunity to share and learn from the situations and…
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MACo Legislative Update, Issue 13 – April 5, 2021
Happy Day After Easter! Yes, I’m back in your inbox reporting from your usual digi device, disrupting your holiday with yet another fun-filled update. I know what you’re thinking, “Shantil,…
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MACo Legislative Update, Issue 12 – March 28, 2021
The Legislature is a real mover and shaker right now. Firstly, HB 2 (the State budget bill) will be heard in the Senate Finance & Claims Committee tomorrow, March 29th…
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Flathead County Seeking a Weed/Parks/Recreation Director
Flathead County is seeking a Weed/Parks/Recreation Director who is responsible for directing, organizing, and maintaining a weed control program, implementing policies established by the Weed, Parks, & Recreation Board, overseeing…
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March 26th: Special Guest Speakers, Legislative Updates & ARPA Discussion
On March 26th, MACo and the Local Government Center hosted a virtual “townhall” to provide Montana’s counties with a venue and opportunity to share and learn from the situations and…
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MACo Legislative Update, Issue 11 – March 21, 2021
Last week’s meanderings had so many true facts it didn’t feel like the legislative session. So, this week, we’ll be bringing ourselves back into Legislative Land and focusing on some…
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MACo Legislative Update, Issue 10 – March 14, 2021
Just when you think you're out, they pull you back in . . . Welcome to this week’s legislative meanderings and Legislative Update, both of which are entirely based on…
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American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)
The latest COVID-19 relief package, signed into law by President Joe Biden on March 11, 2021, provides $1.9 trillion in mandatory funding, program changes and tax policies aimed at mitigating…
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March 12th: MACo Provides Legislative Updates & Talks About the American Rescue Plan (ARP)
On March 12th, MACo and the MSU Local Government Center hosted a virtual “townhall” to provide Montana’s counties with a venue and opportunity to share and learn from the situations…
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MACo Seeking Land Use Attorney
The Montana Association of Counties (MACo) is seeking a Land Use Attorney. This position provides advice, consultation, and training to counties and special districts on a wide range of civil…
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MACo Legislative Update, Issue 9 – March 8, 2021
Hi. Hey. How are ya? It’s Monday. Yes. Monday. So, this is not the usual Sunday update but a Monday update instead. However, in my time—Legislative Time—it’s still Sunday and…
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MACo Legislative Update, Issue 8 – February 21, 2021
Where and when are we in the time and space of Legislative Land? Well, we are still in Helena. Some of us are in home-offices on Zoom and/or streaming hearings.…
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February 19th: MACo Provides Legislative Updates About Weeks 6 & 7 of the 67th Legislative Session
On February 19th, MACo and the MSU Local Government Center hosted a virtual “townhall” to provide Montana’s counties with a venue and opportunity to share and learn from the situations…
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MACo Legislative Update, Issue 7 – February 14, 2021
Helena – Week 7. Hi, hello, how are ya? I bet you just love that I’m gracing your inbox on Valentine’s Day, especially when Monday is a federal holiday and…
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MACo Legislative Update, Issue 6 – February 7, 2021
Helena – Well hello Week 6, 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 . . .
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February 5th: MACo Provides Legislative Updates About Weeks 4 & 5 of the 67th Legislative Session
On February 5th, MACo and the MSU Local Government Center hosted a virtual “townhall” to provide Montana’s counties with a venue and opportunity to share and learn from the situations…
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MACo Legislative Update, Issue 5 – January 31, 2021
Helena – Welcome to week five of the 67th Legislative Session! Holy cannoli folks, we are ONE MONTH IN and one month down. It’s been . . . an adventure.…
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Cascade County Seeking Deputy County Attorney – Criminal Dept.
Cascade County is seeking a Deputy County Attorney (Criminal Department). This position performs complex legal, professional and administrative work. The work is performed in accordance with established standards and practices…
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MACo Health Care Trust Seeking Account Executive
The Montana Association of Counties (MACo) is seeking an Account Executive for its Health Care Trust (HCT). The primary focus of this position is to provide marketing and member service…
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MACo Legislative Update, Issue 4 – January 24, 2021
HELENA - Legislative week four, here we come . . . It is week four, right? One month into the session is about the time when regular time starts to…
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January 22nd: MACo Provides Legislative Updates About Weeks 2 & 3 of the 67th Legislative Session
On January 22nd, MACo and the MSU Local Government Center hosted a virtual “townhall” to provide Montana’s counties with a venue and opportunity to share and learn from the situations…
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Fallon County Seeking Director of Public Health
Fallon County is seeking a Director of Public Health. This position is responsible for a variety of programs, which protect and promote the health of the citizens. This work includes…
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MACo Legislative Update, Issue 3 – January 17, 2021
Well, we’ve done it—another legislative week in the books. How is it going? Glad you asked. Committees are still convening in person. Each committee is different as to how they…
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MACo Legislative Update, Issue 2 – January 10, 2021
The 67th Legislative Session is freshly underway, having just convened last Monday, January 4th. The usual hustle and bustle of the Capitol building--often filled with legislators, lobbyists, the public, and guided…
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January 8th: MACo Provides Legislative Updates About Week 1 of the 67th Legislative Session
On January 8th, MACo and the Local Government Center hosted a virtual “townhall” to provide Montana’s counties with a venue and opportunity to share and learn from the situations and…
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New Features for Public to Access the Montana Legislature’s Resources
The voices of Montanans will echo in the halls of the capitol in more ways than ever and from farther away when the 2021 Legislature convenes Monday.
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MACo Legislative Update, Issue 1 – January 4, 2021
We hope everyone had a wonderful an d relaxing holiday season. Unfortunately, it’s time to take down the twinkle lights, wreaths, and trees and jump into the legislative season (session)! …
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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 Art Pembroke as the Program Coordinator. In order to launch this member benefit we…
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IRS Issues Standard Mileage Rates for 2021
Beginning January 1, 2021, the standard mileage rates for the use of a car (also vans, pickups or panel trucks) is 56 cents per mile driven for business use, down…
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December 18th: MACo & LGC Answer Questions About the Newly Implemented Guidance for the LGRP & Provide Legislative Updates
On December 18th, MACo and the Local Government Center hosted a virtual “townhall” to provide Montana’s counties with a venue and opportunity to share and learn from the situations and…
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2021 New Year’s Resolutions & Reminders
It’s time once again for the Annual New Year’s Resolutions and Reminders! Every year it's good to review certain county duties and requirements, and the first Commission meeting of the…
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December 4th: MACo & LGC Address the Unexpected New Guidance for the Final Cycle of the Local Government Reimbursement Program
On December 4th, MACo and the Local Government Center hosted a virtual “townhall” to provide Montana’s counties with a venue and opportunity to share and learn from the situations and…
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Conclusion & Additional Guidance for Cycle 5 of the Local Government CARES Reimbursement Program
On November 30th, DOA announced changes from the Governor's Office to the CARES Local Government Reimbursement Program, which are effective immediately with the 5th reimbursement cycle. Certain expenses that local…
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Mineral County Seeking Crime Victim Advocate for County Attorney’s Office
Mineral County is seeking a Crime Victim Advocate for the County Attorney's Office. This position provides advocacy and a variety of supportive services for primary and secondary victims of personal…
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Lincoln County Seeking Election Administrator
Lincoln County is seeking an Election Administrator. Under the supervision of the Board of County Commissioners, this position manages, supervises the voter registration system in Lincoln County; plans, organizes and…
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67th Legislature Chooses Leadership
On November 18th lawmakers caucused both physically and virtually to select their leaders for the upcoming 2021 Legislative Session.
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Governor Announces Directive Regarding Group Size, Capacity, and Masks
Today, November 17th, Governor Bullock announced that further restrictions will be implemented in an effort to curtail the spread of COVID-19. The additional measures are effective at 5 a.m. Friday,…
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November 13th: MACo & LGC Discuss How CARES Act Dollars Must be Spent
On November 13th, MACo and the Local Government Center hosted a virtual “townhall” to provide Montana’s counties with a venue and opportunity to share and learn from the situations and…
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Meagher County Seeking a Sanitarian
Meagher County is seeking a Sanitarian. This position is responsible for managing all programs related to sanitation and the environmental health and welfare of Meagher County. Services are to be…
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MACo Adopts Legislative Package
On October 1, 2020, MACo's membership adopted the Association's legislative package, encompassing an assortment of resolutions and policy statements for the upcoming 67th Legislative Session. The adopted resolutions become proposed legislation;…
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Regionalized Elected County Official Training
The Montana Association of Counties, in cooperation with the Local Government Center at MSU, will provide multiple regionalized trainings throughout Montana for this year’s Elected County Official Training.
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Christmas Eve is Still Not a Holiday
The day after Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve are still not holidays, even in 2020. Every year, MACo writes either a newsletter article and/or an email blast with this information. A…
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State 911 Grant Program Open for Applications SFY 2021
The Montana Department of Administration has officially opened the 9-1-1 Grant Program for SFY 2021. The NEW grant application form is linked below and must be received by the department by…
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October 30th: MACo & LGC Answer Your CARES Act Questions
On October 30th, MACo and the Local Government Center hosted a virtual “townhall” to provide Montana’s counties with a venue and opportunity to share and learn from the situations and…
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Congratulations to Doug Martens, Rosebud County Commissioner & MACo’s New President
Greetings to All of MACo! My name is Doug Martens, and I was recently elected as your new MACo President—it was certainly a different process due to the COVID restrictions.…
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Interested In Serving on a MACo Committee?
MACo President Doug Martens will soon be making MACo committee appointments for the upcoming year, and we need your help. If you're interested in serving, don't forget to submit your…
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