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Senate Republicans Reject Governor Bullock’s Sales Tax

February 14, 2017Newsfred thomas, Mark Blasdel, Steve BullockMRLCC

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 →

House Votes Unanimously to Fund Essential Education Needs

January 16, 2017Newsfred thomas, montana legislautre, seth bergleeMRLCC

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Budget battle lines drawn at 2017 MT Legislature

January 5, 2017NewsLlew Jones, Steve BullockMRLCC

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 →

Republican plan for Montana’s future

January 5, 2017NewsAustin Knudsen, Ron EhliMRLCC

by: Speaker of the House Austin Kundsen & House Majority Leader Ron Ehli Welcome to a new year and a new legislative session. With our eyes toward Montana’s future, we are hopeful that the next 90 days will bring badly needed changes. We must put our state back on a path toward economic stability that … Continue reading Republican plan for Montana’s future →

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

January 5, 2017NewsAustin Knudsen, Jenny Eck, Montana Legislature, Steve BullockMRLCC

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 →

Poll Shows Huge Lead for GOP in Legislative Races

October 26, 2016NewsMontana GOP, Montana Legislature, MSU-BillingsMRLCC

A new poll conducted by Montana State University-Billings shows Republicans with a huge lead in races for State House and State Senate. The poll has been conducted each year since 1989. This year’s poll surveyed a statewide random sample of 590 adult Montanans. 70% of the survey respondents were contacted via cellphone and 30% were … Continue reading Poll Shows Huge Lead for GOP in Legislative Races →