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99 year lease program for Montana Heritage Commission properties put on hold at quarterly meeting

On March 6, the Montana Heritage Commission (MHC) voted without opposition to begin the process of developing a work group that will create guidelines for the 99-year property lease program created by HB 680 that was sponsored by representative Ken Walsh in the 2025 legislative session.

Madison County Nursing Homes Foundation Inc. $1.088 million federal appropriation funds released to support County owned nursing home facilities

On March 8, 2024, the Madison County Nursing Homes Foundation (MCNHF) was awarded a $1.088 million federal appropriation to assist and support Madison County’s publicly owned nursing home facilities located in Sheridan and Ennis. The Foundation was honored to be one of only 12 recipients selected statewide to receive critical funding.  

IMAGE COURTESY JAMIE BARTA

Jamie Barta, Star Restaurant and Bakery concessionaire, steps away from the Nevada City business instead of signing the 15% of gross revenue contract presented by the DOC

Jamie Barta fell in love with the history of the Star Bakery when he moved to Virginia City in 2021, after three years as the concessionaire responsible for the restaurant and two running the bakery, his contract was canceled on Jan.

Concessionaires filed an emergency petition for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction to try and stop the DOC from canceling their contracts and forcing them into what they consider “inconscionable” terms

The concessionaires who operate the Wells Fargo Steakhouse and Bob’s Place in Virginia City have filed for an emergency injunction to stop the Department of Commerce (DOC) from canceling their contracts. Montana Fifth District Court judge Luke Berger has set a hearing to show cause that will take place on Jan.

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