The Montana Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled unanimously to uphold the state’s interpretation of property tax law — ruling against the majority of counties who have sought to challenge the
Montana voters are one step closer to getting to decide if they want to change primary elections so the top four vote-getters advance regardless of party.
The Montana Supreme Court Wednesday ruled against Montana county governments in a dispute over the Montana Department of Revenue’s authority to order the full collection of the 95-mill state-level school equalization levy, a formerly obscure piece of tax bills that became a flashpoint this fall as state and local officials contended with frustration over rising property taxes.
After most of Montana’s counties tried to lower your property tax bill, arguing the state was levying too much, the Montana Supreme Court unanimously said Wednesday the state had it right after all.