Local Government News
Helena Celebrates National League of Cities 100th Anniversary
HELENA, Mont. – Mayor Wilmot Collins of Helena, Montana, has declared May 2024 as “National Cities, Towns, and Villages Month” during the City Commission Meeting held on Monday, April 22. The proclamation aims to recognize the significance of local government service and is part of a nationwide initiative led by the National League of Cities (NLC).According to the proclamation, “local governments are the bedrock of American democracy, providing 336 million residents with the most accountable, responsive, inclusive, ethical, and transparent government in the world.” The...
Rep. Rosendale Votes Against America Last Foreign Aid Package
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02) made a stand by voting against four pieces of legislation that would collectively send $100 billion of American taxpayer money overseas. The bills, including H.R. 8038 The 21st Century Peace through Strength Act, H.R. 8036 The Indo-Pacific Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024, H.R. 8035 The Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024, and H.R. 8034 The Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024, drew criticism from Rep. Rosendale for their implications on American interests.In his...