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Austin Knudsen
Speaker Knudsen Statement on Gov Bullock Veto of 2nd Amendment Bills

HELENA, Mont — Following Governor Steve Bullock’s veto of House Bills 262 and 246, Speaker of the House Austin Knudsen released the following statement: “It’s disappointing that following a campaign in which Governor Bullock ran on his support for the Second Amendment that he would turn his back on Montanans so quickly by taking his … Continue reading Speaker Knudsen Statement on Gov Bullock Veto of 2nd Amendment Bills

Bipartisan Appropriations Committee Fully Funds Highway Infrastructure Projects

HELENA, Mont. – With bipartisan agreement, the Montana Legislature today fully funded Montana’s highway infrastructure projects, saving hundreds of jobs and ensuring that essential road construction projects are completed. The vote was taken in the Joint Appropriations Subcommittee on Natural Resources and Transportation to fund $220 million in additional construction projects, on top of those … Continue reading Bipartisan Appropriations Committee Fully Funds Highway Infrastructure Projects

Senate Republicans Reject Governor Bullock’s Sales Tax

Helena, Mont. – The Montana Senate Republican Caucus today unanimously rejected the Governor’s sales tax bill to double the sales tax on wine. “Republicans are united in their opposition to a sales tax on the price of wine,” said Senator Mark Blasdel, R-Kalispell. “Montanans sent us to Helena to balance the budget in a responsible … Continue reading Senate Republicans Reject Governor Bullock’s Sales Tax