Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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We spend a lot of time debating a variety of different issues here at the Montana Legislature. However, many of our neighbors really just want us to address one thing: property taxes. With only 90 days to work every two years, it’s important for us to prioritize policies that the people of Montana sent us here to accomplish. There have been multiple proposals to lower property and income taxes, but few have made their way to the Governor’s desk, with only a handful of weeks left to go this session. So, what gives? Sadly, it appears that all...
The Montana Senate has been hard at work passing numerous pieces of legislation ahead of our March 7th deadline to transmit general bills to our House colleagues. Senate Republicans remain focused on delivering tax relief, promoting educational excellence, protecting private property rights, reforming our courts, and protecting vulnerable Montanans. We will make further headway on critical issues as the legislative session continues. A couple of bills I sponsored this session have already been transmitted to the House for further...
Four weeks into the legislative session, the Senate Republicans are fully engaged to deliver on the promises by which we were elected. One of the top priorities approaching this session was property tax relief, with both the House and the Senate considering how to properly provide relief without neglecting local budgets, businesses, and schools. A group of bills have been introduced to address these concerns, and others will make their way to the chamber as the session continues. In addition to...
Montana has weighed in on the national, state, and local elections. The most important election results reflect concerns raised by our residents right here in Montana. We look forward to supporting the Governor’s recent “Path to Security and Prosperity” by focusing on economic development, creating more good-paying jobs, and improving family success and prosperity. We are committed to increasing student outcomes through enhanced educational options and greater funding transparency. The statistics show that more school funding does not neces...
