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Governor Bullock and Director O’Leary Announce Over $1 Million in Economic Development Grants to...
Governor Steve Bullock and Montana Department of Commerce Director Meg O’Leary announced the award of $1.041 million in Big Sky Economic Development Trust Fund grants to seven businesses for business growth and expansion plans.
Dept. of Revenue reminds businesses that unclaimed property reporting period ends June 30; due...
The Montana Department of Revenue would like to remind businesses throughout the state that the current reporting period for unclaimed property, which began on July 1, 2013, ends on June 30, 2014. The department would also like to remind businesses that they must perform due diligence - that is, they must attempt to contact owners of unclaimed property - between July 1 and September 30 before the November 1, 2014 deadline for reporting and remitting unclaimed property to the department
Tester strengthens grassroots support for Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act
Senator Jon Tester today held a listening session on his bipartisan Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act that levels the playing field and creates jobs in Montana's renewable energy sector.
Montana Department of Revenue Holds Online Auction of Unclaimed Property
Starting in June 2014, the Department of Revenue will hold an auction to sell unclaimed safe deposit box contents. For the first time, the state will auction the items online rather than in a physical location because online auctions generally reach more bidders and fetch better prices. Moving the auction online is also part of the Main Street Montana effort to make government more efficient and effective
DEQ issues reminders about asbestos safety for homeowners, small businesses
Do you know if you, your family or your employees have been exposed to asbestos? The first week in April is National Asbestos Awareness Week and a good time to learn about the number one cause of occupational cancer in the US.
Tester applauds housing finance reform ‘breakthrough’
Senator Jon Tester, a member of the Senate Banking Committee and lead sponsor of the Housing Finance and Taxpayer Protection Act, today released the following statement after Banking Committee Chairman Tim Johnson (D-S.D.) and Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) announced an agreement to move forward with housing finance reform legislation
Department of Revenue reminds property owners of tax exemption and reporting deadlines
The Montana Department of Revenue would like to remind owners of real and personal property about several important application and reporting deadlines coming up.
Tester, Baucus announce investment to help homeless veterans in Billings region
Senators Max Baucus and Jon Tester today announced a new investment to help Volunteers of America in Billings better serve homeless veterans in the region.
Revenue department reminds businesses to submit unclaimed property report
The Montana Department of Revenue would like to remind businesses throughout the state that the deadline for submitting an annual unclaimed property report is November 1. Montana law requires businesses to submit the report if they are holding unclaimed property. The deadline applies to all businesses except life insurance companies, whose deadline is May 1
ON THE ‘TRAILER’ OF HOUSING IN MONTANA’S BOOM AND BUST ECONOMY
When workers have needed a place to hang their hat during a Montana boom and bust cycle, transportable housing has come riding to the rescue.
SAF Grants $50,000 to Graduation Matters Montana
Superintendent Denise Juneau was at Big Sky High School in Missoula to announce that nonprofit Student Assistance Foundation (SAF) recently provided a $50,000 grant to support Graduation Matters Montana (GMM). This marks the second year that SAF has provided the funds to GMM, bringing the grand total to $100,000.
Tester receives leadership award for efforts to keep Montana cabins affordable
Montana cabin owners today recognized Senator Jon Tester's determined efforts to keep family cabins affordable in the face of skyrocketing land values.
Tester backs bipartisan bill to improve Native American housing opportunities
U.S. SENATE - August 1, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Senator Jon Tester is backing a bipartisan bill to increase access to safe, affordable housing throughout Indian Country.
Owners of property damaged by wildfire, natural disaster may qualify for tax reli
Helena - July 31, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Montana Department of Revenue encourages Montana property owners whose homes or forestlands are damaged or destroyed during wildfire season to apply for property tax relief.
Tester, Johanns Build Momentum for Housing Finance Reform
U.S. SENATE - July 24, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Senators Jon Tester (D-Mont.) and Mike Johanns (R-Neb.) continue to build momentum behind their bipartisan efforts to protect taxpayers by reforming America's housing finance market.
