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Jobs, Jobs, Jobs
Senate President Jim Peterson Now at the halfway mark of the 62nd legislature, it’s been frustrating to read the daily news coverage. More news seems to be focused on social issue bills than on bills...
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When the Legislature came to town in early January, it seemed clear that jobs would be the number one issue of the session. Now that the Legislature has used up half of its 90 days, this is a good time...
View ArticleMedical Marijuana and Work Comp
Today the Senate business and labor committee heard House Bill 43 by Representative Gary MacLaren of Victor. The bill helps Montana’s job creators by clarifying the laws about using medical marijuana...
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Cheap Housing and Montana’s Economy
Senator Jason Priest For quite some time, more than a few cars driving around Helena have born the bumper sticker, “Housing equals jobs.” Today Senator Jason Priest took action on that issue as the...
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Republicans Oppose Deficit Spending
Senator Jeff Essmann Today, in a meeting with leaders of the House and Senate, Governor Schweitzer again repeated the myth that his budget does not spend more than it takes in. Here are the facts....
View ArticleHeating Homes and Creating Jobs
Senate Bill 103 by Senator Verdell Jackson of Kalispell exempts “non-consumptive wells” from the permit process. These wells, used in heating and cooling systems for buildings, do not actually consume...
View ArticleRepublicans Prepare 2013 Pro-Jobs Agenda
In the 2012 election, the people of Montana returned Republican majorities to both house of the state Legislature. Now, those Republicans are preparing for the 2013 by drafting pro-jobs legislation to...
View Articleanswer to State of the State Jan 1203
My name is Austin Knudsen and I represent House District 36, which includes Daniels County, Sheridan County, most of Roosevelt County and a portion of Richland County. Tonight our Governor outlined his...
View ArticleRepublicans help all Montanas
Montana House Republicans Contact: Speaker of the House Mark Blasdel (406) 444-4984 House Republicans Unveil Huge Tax Relief Plan HELENA, MT—As the Legislative Session nears its mid-point break. House...
View ArticleMontana Leg passes HB 2
Montana Politics In a historic moment, the Montana House of Representatives unanimously passed the state’s budget without amending one line. Lawmakers began debate on House Bill 2 at 8 a.m. on Tuesday...
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