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Balanced Budget Passes!

April 13th, 2011Posted by admin

Senate Republicans passed a balanced budget! The final document reduces spending and promotes fiscal responsibility and job growth that will benefit Montana’s families and small businesses. “The Republican proposal includes prudent and responsible decisions to match spending with revenue while protecting the most vulnerable members of our community,” said Senate Majority Leader Jeff Essmann (R-Billings). [...]



Republicans Oppose Deficit Spending

March 3rd, 2011Posted by admin

Senate Majority Leader Jeff Essmann wrote the following statement about the deficit spending contained in the Governor’s budget.



Jobs, Jobs, Jobs

February 24th, 2011Posted by Senator Jim Peterson

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 [...]