Montana’s Fish and Wildlife Commission approved a new rule last week that clears the way for the state’s apprentice hunter law to take effect. The law, enacted earlier this year by the Legislature, allows youngsters 10-17 years of age to obtain a certification to purchase some Montana hunting licenses before completing a hunter education course. … Continue reading Apprentice hunter rules outlined
From the Missoulian The error rate in Montana’s food stamp program rose last year to more than twice the national average, according to federal officials. A recent letter from Agriculture Department Under Secretary Kevin Concannon to Gov. Steve Bullock shows the rate of over and underpayments through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program at 7.25 percent, … Continue reading Bullock Financial flubs cost taxpayers $110,000
I am the representative for House District 38 in Miles City. One of my interim committees is the Legislative Audit Committee, the only one required by the Montana Constitution. As a member of this standing committee I am charged with the responsibility of reading all the audits done by the independent Auditors of the State … Continue reading Rep. Holmlund: Montana state audit report goes from bad to worse
From the Billings Gazette Editorial Board: The State of Montana’s finances aren’t as rosy as we once imagined, and the same people who may have contributed to the mess may be the ones ultimately charged with cleaning it up. Last week, the Legislative Audit Division told lawmakers that problems, misstatements and omissions are so common … Continue reading Billings Gazette: Gov Bullock take responsibility for terrible state budget
The financial audit for the state of Montana revealed some disturbing problems this week in front of the Legislative Audit Committee in Helena. The audit detailed that the Department of Administration does not have adequate internal controls to ensure accuracy of our finances, nor are they properly reviewed or issued in a timely fashion. Some … Continue reading Sen. Dee Brown: Montana audit reveals huge lapses in accounting
From the Helena Independent Record: Members of Montana’s Republican Party ousted six-year chairman Will Deschamps on Saturday, electing Rep. Jeff Essmann of Billings to lead them through the 2016 election cycle. Essmann was chosen for the role on the second day of the Montana GOP convention in Helena click reference. He beat out Deschamps, of … Continue reading Billings State Rep. Jeff Essmann Elected to lead Montana Republican Party