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Montana’s Congressmen Respond To State of the Union Address
Following President Trump’s State of the Union Address on January 4, Greg Gianforte and Steve Daines both issued statements responding to the address. Both congressmen listed the impact of new trade deals and a strong economy on Montanans.
Gianforte Says Rescheduling Marijuana Is a “Misplaced Priority”
Gianforte delivered a speech during a subcommittee hearing on January 15. The hearing was the first ever in the committee’s history to center around marijuana use.
UM Food Pantry Will Host Party to Celebrate One-Year Anniversary
The party will be on February 11 from 12-2 PM, featuring treats, coffee, and a silent auction. The pantry is also seeking food donations or donations online.
Gianforte Proposes Bill to Amend ESA; Says We Need to Put Human Safety Ahead of Grizzly Bears
Gianforte delivered a speech in Congress to support his bill, the LIST Act, which amends the Endangered Species Act to grant more power to the Fish and Wildlife Service in the listing and delisting process.
City Council Approves Fourth Street Condos; Councilor Says Missoula Must “Share Responsibility” of Affordable Housing
On January 27, city council members approved the Fourth Street affordable housing project. City councilor Heather Harp spoke to KGVO News about the decision.
President Trump Signs USMCA Deal; Montana Congressmen in Attendance
President Trump signed the United States-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) trade agreement into effect on the morning of January 29, with three Montana Congressmen in attendance to applaud the deal. The bipartisan USMCA trade deal has replaced NAFTA as a revised agreement to encourage free and fair trade between the three North American nations.
City Council Member Explains TIF Funding and its Impact on Taxpayers
According to Jesse Ramos, the Reserve pedestrian bridge was paid for with TIF funding, or Tax Increment Financing. The TIF grand total for development in Urban Renewal District III comes out to roughly $13 million.
Construction on Reserve and Mullan Will Be Partially Funded by Federal BUILD Grant
The city of Missoula is working to develop new projects to deal with city growth, partially funded by a federal BUILD grant. City planner Andrew Wilson and Missoula County planner Andrew Hagemeier spoke to KGVO News about the initial planning phase and ways that the community can get involved.