Long awaited property tax reforms up for scrutiny

About a year after Montanans were blindsided with an exorbitant hike in property taxes, the governor's task force has delivered its plan to rein in and reform the system with long-term solutions.

The bipartisan panel — including Republican Flathead County Commissioner Pam Holmquist and Whitefish's Democratic Rep. Dave Fern —  crafted an intriguing menu of options for Gov. Greg Gianforte's consideration in the upcoming legislative session.  

The so-called homestead exemption is the prized remedy, which garnered immediate praise from Gianforte.