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Arkansas lawmakers question governor’s lectern purchase, potential law violations found in audit • Arkansas Advocate

Arkansas lawmakers questioned representatives of Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders and Attorney General Tim Griffin on Tuesday in light of Monday’s audit report that highlighted several potential breaches of state law in the $19,000 purchase of a lectern for Sanders’ office last year. The Legislative Joint Auditing Committee heard the report and voted with no dissent […]

City Council

Kalispell City Council revamps Planning Board | #citycouncil

Grumbling aside, Kalispell City Council on Monday established a Planning Commission to replace the municipality’s Planning Board, bringing the city in line with recently approved state legislation. Creation of the commission was spurred by Senate Bill 382, also known as the Montana Land Use Planning Act, which directs cities to streamline planning and zoning processes […]

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Kalispell City Council to vote on public safety levy | #citycouncil

Kalispell City Council is expected to decide Monday whether to put a public safety levy before voters in March. The proposed levy comes on the heels of audits of the city police and fire departments that found staffing and equipment shortfalls, among other concerns. Council weighed three options for a levy during an October work […]

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Kalispell City Council moves ahead with housing grant application | #citycouncil

Kalispell City Council voted to apply for a $1.36 million U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development grant Monday, simultaneously criticizing the state Legislature’s recent efforts to address Montana’s housing crisis. If awarded, funding from the grant would flow into city coffers over a three-year period, said Jarod Nygren, the city’s development services director. Municipal […]

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Kalispell City Council work session focuses on educational campaign for levy request | #citycouncil

Kalispell City Council on Monday began debating launching a campaign to educate residents on the municipality’s public safety needs ahead of a potential levy request. “I think the value of having that unified public education component as we go forward is very important for this process,” said City Manager Doug Russell during the Sept. 25 […]

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Kalispell City Council poised to adopt downtown banner policy | #citycouncil

Kalispell City Council on Tuesday is expected to vote on a resolution adopting a banner policy affecting the downtown core and its multi-use Parkline Trail. Discussion about a codified policy addressing banners in the downtown area began in January, resulting in a set of rules and regulations the Council reviewed during an August work session. […]

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Kalispell City Council approves higher water rates | #citycouncil

Residents will pay higher water fees starting in September after the Kalispell City Council approved a new water fee schedule at its meeting Monday. Though the vote was unanimous, several city councilors expressed discomfort with the effect on residents’ checkbooks. Water rates will increase by 15% in fiscal years 2024 and 2025, followed by an […]

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Kalispell City Council to vote on water rate hike | #citycouncil

The Kalispell City Council will vote Monday on a proposed water rate increase. Council meets at 7 p.m. at City Hall, 201 First Ave. W. The meeting can also be attended virtually, via Zoom. If approved, water rates will increase by 15% in fiscal years 2024 and 2025, followed by an additional 10% increase in […]

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Kalispell City Council signals interest in program for energy efficient improvements | #citycouncil

Kalispell City Council signaled interest in establishing a C-PACE district in the municipality during a work session held Monday. Mayor Mark Johnson described taking advantage of the state’s newly implemented financing program as “a no brainer.” C-PACE, or Commercial Property Assessed Capital Enhancement, was passed into Montana law in 2021, and the program launched early […]

Arkansas

Arkansas Senate will decide Monday whether to sanction two members | Arkansas

(The Center Square) – The Arkansas Senate will decide Monday whether to sanction two of its members. Sen. Mark Johnson, R-Little Rock, said he did not know Sen. Alan Clark, R-Lonsdale, was not at a June 3 Boys State meeting when Johnson signed a sheet for him at Clark’s request. Clark requested per diem pay […]