Local Government News
Zinke Grills HUD Secretary on Diverting Millions from Montana Housing Authority Reserves
Congressman Ryan Zinke raised concerns this week at a House Appropriations Transportation Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Subcommittee hearing regarding the diversion of $4.5 million from the Montana Housing Authorities (MHA) reserves by the HUD. The reserves are crucial for providing financial assistance to renters in Montana facing affordability challenges due to inflation and housing costs.Patti Webster, CEO of MHA, emphasized the importance of returning the funds to Montana agencies, stating, “We are asking that HUD to give Montana agencies their...
Zinke Criticizes Biden and Dark Money Groups for Moving Illegal Immigrants into Montana
Rep. Zinke criticized the Biden Administration and dark money groups for moving illegal immigrants into Montana, stating, "The only way an illegal immigrant from South America ends up in Montana is if a 'nonprofit' connected with the Biden Administration moves them there."Flathead County Commissioner Randy Brodehl expressed concern over the increasing trend of illegal immigrants being moved into the county, noting that they lack the resources to accommodate such a large influx of people.Flathead County Sheriff Brian Heino raised alarm over the strain that the growing...