Montana Legislature allocates coal tax revenue for conservation and library services Legislature directs funds from coal severance tax to libraries and conservation programs.

Montana's House Bill 368 is set to reshape funding for libraries, conservation, and agriculture—could this be a turning point for the state's economic future?

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Montana Legislature passes SB 396 to regulate sexual content in public libraries SB 396 mandates placement of sexual materials in appropriate library sections for youth protection.

Montana's Senate Bill 396 is igniting a fierce debate over what belongs on library shelves, pitting parental rights against the freedom to access diverse ideas.

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Montana State Library proposes $3.3M budget amidst planned reductions for GIS programs Montana State Library's budget proposal includes reductions alongside steady revenues for GIS services.

Montana lawmakers are pushing for a $3.3M boost to library services, which could transform digital access across the state!

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