Archive for February, 2011
Jobs Still the Top Issue
When the Legislature came to town in early January, it seemed clear that jobs would be the number one issue of the session. Now that the Legislature has used up half of its 90 days, this is a good time to reflect on how the people’s branch is doing on that key issue. In just [...]
Read full article | Comments Off
Jobs, Jobs, Jobs
Now at the halfway mark of the 62nd legislature, it’s been frustrating to read the daily news coverage. More news seems to be focused on social issue bills than on bills to improve the business climate and create jobs. I realize, of course, that these articles are important to many people, but the problem is [...]
Read full article | Comments Off
Even More Republican Jobs Bills
The list of jobs bills passed by Republicans in the Montana Legislature just keeps getting longer! Here’s the revised list, with bills that have been added since the last posting listed first.