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Billings City Council member seeks stricter management of TIF districts
15+ hour, 53+ min ago (405+ words) The ice arena under construction at Amend Park in Billings is one project partially funded through Tax Increment Financing, also known as TIF. "Amend Park is part of this," said Billings Deputy Mayor Mike Boyett. "Have you seen all the…...
Montana Democratic lawmakers going to Minnesota for "Day of Solidarity"
4+ week, 2+ day ago (328+ words) HELENA " A group of Democratic state lawmakers from Montana are traveling to Minnesota this week, as part of a multi-state effort to push back on what they consider the Trump administration's "overreach" in that state. "It may not be happening…...
Minnesota files lawsuit to halt federal immigration enforcement surge
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (348+ words) Minnesota sued the Trump administration on Monday, asking a court to halt a massive federal immigration operation they claim is unconstitutional, politically motivated and endangering public safety. The lawsuit claims "Operation Metro Surge" has led to racial profiling and disruptions…...
Yellowstone Art Museum eliminates four jobs after more than $100K in county funding cuts
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (351+ words) BILLINGS" The Yellowstone Art Museum (YAM) in Billings has eliminated four jobs after the county cut more than $100,000 in funding for the museum in September. The YAM let go of their membership coordinator, rental coordinator, communications manager and a position…...