Last mentioned: Mar 18, 2026
Supreme Court Petition
Governor Gianforte officially requests the Montana Supreme Court to take up the case directly for a final ruling.
Initial Litigation
The State of Montana files lawsuits against non-compliant counties to enforce the 95-mill levy.
County Defiance
Dozens of Montana counties vote to collect lower property tax rates than mandated by the state.
Governor Greg Gianforte is petitioning the Montana Supreme Court for a definitive ruling on a contentious property tax lawsuit. The move seeks to resolve a long-standing conflict between state mandates and local county authority regarding the 95-mill school levy.
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