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.

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

Lawmakers heard first testimony Wednesday on a flagship property tax bill that would essentially shift property taxes away from primary residences, long-term rentals and small businesses.

Hegseth is expected to direct the… A three-day meeting of U.S. House Republicans, meant to jumpstart President Donald Trump's $4 trillion tax cut agenda, ended on Wednesday without a deal as party fiscal hawks refused to move ahead unless the plan reduced the $1.