Gov. Greg Gianforte urged lawmakers to advance his proposals for income and property tax cuts in a news conference at the Montana State Capitol.

HELENA, Mont. — On Thursday, Governor Greg Gianforte held his first press conference since the legislative session began, bringing a guest as he continues pushing his tax relief proposals.

As the Republican governor proposes another cut to the state’s top-bracket tax rate, legislators of both parties say they have other ideas.

He is proposing to reduce Montana’s income tax rate and to deliver permanent property tax relief for homeowners at their primary residence.

The Commission on Practice upheld 41 ethics violations against Knudsen for his role in legal stand-off that involved all three branches of Montana’s state government.

Governor Greg Gianforte recognized ten young hunters from across the Treasure State as winners of the state's youth hunting story contest.

Gov. Greg Gianforte announced Montana unemployment reached its 42nd consecutive month with unemployment at or below 3.4%.Montana's unemployment rate fell to 3.1

The moves under consideration include relocating a residential facility for people with developmental disabilities, renovating the state’s psychiatric hospital, and opening a new unit of the hospital in Helena.

Unsure how to help the troubled psychiatric facility, legislators look to shore up other parts of the state’s mental health system.

Governor Greg Gianforte has announced a $4 million investment for the University of Montana (UM) and Carroll College to support startup costs

Average entry-level pay for teachers in Montana is just $38,800. Pay is particularly low in districts with only a few hundred students, where it's already harder to hire teachers.

Gov. Greg Gianforte urged lawmakers to advance his proposals for income and property tax cuts in a news conference at the Montana State Capitol.