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After 88 days, the 62nd Montana Legislative Session came to an end late last night

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April 29, 2011

Last night, around 9pm, both the House and Senate of the 62nd Montana Legislature adjourned for the final time. After 88 days of unconstitutional, irresponsible, job-killing bills, it is finally over.
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Fixing the Worker’s Comp System

By Tony
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March 16, 2011

During a meeting today between Governor Schweitzer and Sen. Peterson and Rep. Milburn, the 3 agreed that we can not pursue a resolution to our worker's comp system that seems good now, but will only exacerbate problems in the future
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Ending the GOP Budget Games

By Tony
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March 16, 2011

Today, the Governor called out the GOP for attempting to manipulate revenue data in order to justify their unnecessary budget cuts
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Rep. Harris Wants To Overturn Will of Montanans…Sort Of

By Tony
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March 15, 2011

Rep. Harris today introduced his bill which seeks to overturn the 2010 voter initiative related to outfitter hunting licenses, but then he wants the bill tabled
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Dems Work To Move Main Street Ahead

By Tony
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March 15, 2011

Two Democratic Senators introduced bills today that would reduce taxes on Montana businesses and families
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Republicans Want to Link Montana State Coffers to Gold

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March 15, 2011

Republicans Want to Link Montana State Coffers to Gold
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Legislature in the News

Gov. Schweitzer Says He Could Veto Plenty More

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April 29, 2011

Gov. Brian Schweitzer gave the Legislature that adjourned late Thursday a passing grade on the budget he negotiated with...
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$100 Million Bonding Bill Fails Again

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April 29, 2011

$100 Million Bonding Bill Fails Again: Montana won’t be seeing a flurry of construction projects across the state after...
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Montana’s Budget Situation Not As Dire as GOP Says

By Tony
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March 16, 2011

Montana's Budget Situation Not As Dire as GOP Says
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Universities Push For Restoring Funding

By Tony
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March 16, 2011

Universities Push For Restoring Funding
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If the Money is There, Fund Our Services

By Tony
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March 16, 2011

If the Money is There, Fund Our Services
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Senate Hears Rival Bills on Business Tax Reductions

By Tony
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March 16, 2011

Senate Hears Rival Bills on Business Tax Reductions
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Press Releases

Campaign Kick-Off for Yellowstone County Democratic Candidates!

On January 12th at 12 noon the Yellowstone County candidates will hold an event where they will announce their run for the state legislature at McCormick’s Cafe, 2419 Montana Avenue. The legislators announcing in Billings Thursday are joined by their Democratic counterparts announcing their bid for the legislature at news conferences in Bozeman, Butte,...

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Campaign Kick-Off for Yellowstone County Democratic Candidates!

On January 12th at 12 noon the Yellowstone County candidates will hold an event...

Governor: Republicans tried to tax workers comp premiums, “sneaking [...] language into the bill in the dark of night”

Governor: Republicans tried to tax workers comp premiums, “sneaking [...] language into the bill in the dark of night”

After 88 days, the 62nd Montana Legislative Session came to an end late last night

Last night, around 9pm, both the House and Senate of the 62nd Montana Legislature...

Gov. Schweitzer Says He Could Veto Plenty More

Gov. Brian Schweitzer gave the Legislature that adjourned late Thursday a passing grade on...

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