Ve to this governor and sine die Montana Legislature
Guest view criticizes the Montana Legislature for ending the 68th regular session with tax rebates and housing bills. It argues SB 442 and HB 889 favored drug money and equity firms, reducing affordable housing, while Gov Gianforte vetoes protected budgets and ignores lower incomes. Senator Brad Molnar is named.
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Readers Speak on NorthWestern Energy Billing Pressures
A senior argues fixed income households face sharp increases after a 27.7 percent rise in budget billing from 102 to 141 dollars and anticipates a further 28 percent hike. The writer accuses NorthWestern Energy of corporate greed, urges PSC to protect residents, and opposes continued fossil fuel expansion in Montana.
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Readers Speak submissions for MT Standard letters policy
The newspaper welcomes letters from readers in or connected to the circulation area and online readers with ties to the region. A phone number is required for confirmation, not publication, and letters may be edited for grammar. Submissions are limited to one every 30 days, with exceptions for healthy dialogue. Questions to Editor Matthew Kiewier at editor mtstandard com. Email letters to editor mtstandard com.
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Republicans delivered on policies in Montana op ed
Sen Greg Hertz argues the Montana Republican supermajority fulfilled promises in a recent op ed circulated across papers. He lists actions like tax cuts, tax relief rebates, housing reforms, school funding, energy projects, election integrity, and public land access, framing Democrats as pursuing a liberal woke agenda while crediting Republicans for ongoing policy gains.
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Montana lawmakers expand access to care with five new health laws
Republican legislators from Billings, Gen. Tom McGillvray and Rep. Jodee Etchart, pushed five new laws in 2023 to broaden Montana health care access. SB 112 lets pharmacists directly prescribe certain meds, HB 313-392 expand provider autonomy, SB 564 supports Montana Health Corps with limited immunity and in home visits, and HB 665 requires broader breast cancer screening coverage. These steps aim to improve access and reduce red tape without new taxes or programs.
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