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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

Budget battle lines drawn at 2017 MT Legislature

HELENA – Leading GOP lawmakers Wednesday said they’ll start the budget process by cutting Democratic Gov. Steve Bullock’s proposals by another $50 million, because they don’t expect Republicans will accept any major tax increases. “It is extremely unlikely, given the makeup of the (Republican) majority, that there’s going to be a tax increase on the … Continue reading Budget battle lines drawn at 2017 MT Legislature

Montana Lawmakers Call For Civility, Bi-Partisanship On Legislature’s Opening Day

State lawmakers filled the halls of Montana’s Capitol Monday for the first day of the 2017 legislative session. As they entered the legislative chambers for the first time, party leaders promised civil, bi-partisan work, despite upcoming fights over the direction of the state budget and policy. Republican leadership, which holds a majority in both the … Continue reading Montana Lawmakers Call For Civility, Bi-Partisanship On Legislature’s Opening Day

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