Archive for October 2014

BACKGROUND Currently when an incident response results from activation of the state disaster and emergency plan, the Governor may by executive order use appropriated state money only for the incident response costs of the state and may not use any of it to reimburse local government or tribal government for…

BACKGROUND Eastern Montana is experiencing significant growth impacts related to infrastructure and public safety as a result of rapid population growth resulting from the resurgence of the oil and gas industry in Eastern Montana. Most Montanans welcome the economic opportunities connected to this development, but Eastern Montana does not have…

BACKGROUND Cities and towns have worked many years to protect Montana’s land and water resources through wise community development policies that emphasize centralized water and wastewater systems, efficient delivery of services to concentrated populations and compliance with fair and affordable environmental standards. Now, most new development in Montana is sprawling…

BACKGROUND Many of the apartments and rooms that are rented to the public, particularly in college towns, do not meet basic safety standards or building codes. ACTION MLCT will support legislation recommended by the City of Missoula to allow municipal governments to regulate rentals in private residences offered for public…