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“We fought every step of the way to make these bills provide more relief and more affordability for everyday Montanans,” Flowers and Sullivan wrote.
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Lawmakers send second-home tax to governor
Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte is likely to sign what is his signature property tax relief proposal.
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May 2, 2025 at 6:49 PM
“We fought every step of the way to make these bills provide more relief and more affordability for everyday Montanans,” Flowers and Sullivan wrote.
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"Senate Minority Leader Pat Flowers, D-Belgrade, said the session was one of the hardest he’s been a part of, but also one of the most effective — with Democrats pushing through substantially more legislation than anticipated."
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Montana Legislature gavels out 69th session • Daily Montanan
Lawmakers debated a record number of bills and passed major initiatives including medicaid expansion, income and property tax reform, and investments in teacher pay
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May 2, 2025 at 2:10 PM
"Senate Minority Leader Pat Flowers, D-Belgrade, said the session was one of the hardest he’s been a part of, but also one of the most effective — with Democrats pushing through substantially more legislation than anticipated."
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The Legislature has wrapped up and grades are in! Senate Democrats Put Montanans First and our scorecard reflects that hard work. A BIG THANK YOU to all the people who sent us here and we're proud to demonstrate that when more Democrats lead, Montanans win.
April 30, 2025 at 9:36 PM
The Legislature has wrapped up and grades are in! Senate Democrats Put Montanans First and our scorecard reflects that hard work. A BIG THANK YOU to all the people who sent us here and we're proud to demonstrate that when more Democrats lead, Montanans win.
Putting Montanans First with Affordable Housing
“We’re trying to encourage people to open their homes up to Montanans who need it,” said Senator Shane Morigeau (D-Missoula)
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“We’re trying to encourage people to open their homes up to Montanans who need it,” said Senator Shane Morigeau (D-Missoula)
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April 30, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Putting Montanans First with Affordable Housing
“We’re trying to encourage people to open their homes up to Montanans who need it,” said Senator Shane Morigeau (D-Missoula)
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“We’re trying to encourage people to open their homes up to Montanans who need it,” said Senator Shane Morigeau (D-Missoula)
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Putting Montana's Future First with Childcare Solutions
“Think virtual bridges and roads,” said Sen. Christopher Pope, a Bozeman Democrat. “This is infrastructure for our economy.”
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“Think virtual bridges and roads,” said Sen. Christopher Pope, a Bozeman Democrat. “This is infrastructure for our economy.”
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Bill boosting funding for child care workers' kids headed to Gianforte's desk
"This is the one that counts," a child care provider said about the potential impact of House Bill 456 from Missoula Democrat Rep. Jonathan Karlen.
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April 30, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Putting Montana's Future First with Childcare Solutions
“Think virtual bridges and roads,” said Sen. Christopher Pope, a Bozeman Democrat. “This is infrastructure for our economy.”
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“Think virtual bridges and roads,” said Sen. Christopher Pope, a Bozeman Democrat. “This is infrastructure for our economy.”
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Senate Democrats Are Putting the Health of First Responders First!
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Montana bill could cover PTSD treatment for first responders
A bill headed to the Montana governor's desk would qualify post-traumatic stress disorder under workers' compensation for the state's first responders. PTSD is a mental-health condition that someone…
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April 29, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Senate Democrats Are Putting the Health of First Responders First!
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"Montanans don’t support the attacks against the right to privacy, and it was time to focus on other issues, such as tax bills." Minority Leader Pat Flowers (D-Belgrade)
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'Personhood' for embryos fails, other abortion bills head to governor's desk • Daily Montanan
Voters in Montana won’t see a proposed constitutional amendment to confer “personhood” rights on embryos, an abortion bill.
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April 26, 2025 at 9:01 PM
"Montanans don’t support the attacks against the right to privacy, and it was time to focus on other issues, such as tax bills." Minority Leader Pat Flowers (D-Belgrade)
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We're Putting Montanans First with Affordable and Safe transportation
We're excited to see Senator Andrea Olsen's Transportation Study keep (choo choo!) moving forward! 🚌 🚂 🚛 🚗
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We're excited to see Senator Andrea Olsen's Transportation Study keep (choo choo!) moving forward! 🚌 🚂 🚛 🚗
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Public transportation study moves forward in the House
SJ 19, brought by Sen. Andrea Olsen, D-Missoula, seeks to study improvements to “passenger transportation service and public transit”
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April 26, 2025 at 5:03 PM
We're Putting Montanans First with Affordable and Safe transportation
We're excited to see Senator Andrea Olsen's Transportation Study keep (choo choo!) moving forward! 🚌 🚂 🚛 🚗
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We're excited to see Senator Andrea Olsen's Transportation Study keep (choo choo!) moving forward! 🚌 🚂 🚛 🚗
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We are proud to see Montana Indian Child Welfare Act headed to the Governor's Desk thanks to the hard work and dedication of our very own Senator Jonathon Windy Boy (D-Rocky Boy).
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Montana Indian Child Welfare Act Heads to Governor's Desk
Senator Jonathan Windy Boy champions bill that provides tribal connection for Native children.
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April 25, 2025 at 9:12 PM
We are proud to see Montana Indian Child Welfare Act headed to the Governor's Desk thanks to the hard work and dedication of our very own Senator Jonathon Windy Boy (D-Rocky Boy).
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Senate Democrats are fighting for fair taxes that provide relief to those who need it most. Not tax cuts for the wealthy. Democratic Leader Pat Flowers argued in opposition, “It doesn’t target the Montanans who actually need it."
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Major income tax cut heads to the governor’s desk
House Bill 337, sponsored by Speaker of the House Brandon Ler, R-Savage, scales back the state’s top-bracket tax rate over the next two years while extending a lower-bracket rate to higher incomes.…
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April 25, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Senate Democrats are fighting for fair taxes that provide relief to those who need it most. Not tax cuts for the wealthy. Democratic Leader Pat Flowers argued in opposition, “It doesn’t target the Montanans who actually need it."
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"Sen. Dave Fern, D-Whitefish, said he wants to see taxes as low as possible. However, while he was campaigning for office, he said he didn’t hear anyone asking for income tax cuts."
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Compromise income taxes cuts headed to governor’s desk
Changes to taxation system include lowering the top tax rate, raising the income threshold for the lower rate, and expanding the Earned Income Tax Credit.
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April 24, 2025 at 9:12 PM
"Sen. Dave Fern, D-Whitefish, said he wants to see taxes as low as possible. However, while he was campaigning for office, he said he didn’t hear anyone asking for income tax cuts."
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Senate Democrats Want Are Fighting For Montana's Future
"Montanans expect their leaders to prioritize our kids, our schools, and our future.”- Senator Sara Novak (D-Anaconda)
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"Montanans expect their leaders to prioritize our kids, our schools, and our future.”- Senator Sara Novak (D-Anaconda)
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Montana Legislature passes $100 million bill to raise starting teacher pay
The high-profile STARS Act cleared its final vote in the Senate, sending a top bipartisan education priority to the governor’s desk.
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April 24, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Senate Democrats Want Are Fighting For Montana's Future
"Montanans expect their leaders to prioritize our kids, our schools, and our future.”- Senator Sara Novak (D-Anaconda)
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"Montanans expect their leaders to prioritize our kids, our schools, and our future.”- Senator Sara Novak (D-Anaconda)
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Putting Montanans First with Lowering Energy Costs
"It is not in the state’s best interest to create roadblocks for renewable development." -Sen. Christopher Pope, (D-Bozeman)
➡️ Reduce energy costs
➡️ Stronger economy
➡️ More jobs, and
➡️ More innovation
"It is not in the state’s best interest to create roadblocks for renewable development." -Sen. Christopher Pope, (D-Bozeman)
➡️ Reduce energy costs
➡️ Stronger economy
➡️ More jobs, and
➡️ More innovation
April 23, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Putting Montanans First with Lowering Energy Costs
"It is not in the state’s best interest to create roadblocks for renewable development." -Sen. Christopher Pope, (D-Bozeman)
➡️ Reduce energy costs
➡️ Stronger economy
➡️ More jobs, and
➡️ More innovation
"It is not in the state’s best interest to create roadblocks for renewable development." -Sen. Christopher Pope, (D-Bozeman)
➡️ Reduce energy costs
➡️ Stronger economy
➡️ More jobs, and
➡️ More innovation
Numbers don’t lie. Democrats Passed Medicaid.
➡️ The majorities that passed Medicaid expansion in February included every Democrat in the Legislature.
➡️ Democrats also have been voting almost universally against bills that would have unintended consequences.
➡️ The majorities that passed Medicaid expansion in February included every Democrat in the Legislature.
➡️ Democrats also have been voting almost universally against bills that would have unintended consequences.
Hospitals’ lobbying frustrates Montana lawmakers who sought to boost oversight
Republican legislative leaders found out just how formidable a political force the state’s hospitals can be.
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April 23, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Numbers don’t lie. Democrats Passed Medicaid.
➡️ The majorities that passed Medicaid expansion in February included every Democrat in the Legislature.
➡️ Democrats also have been voting almost universally against bills that would have unintended consequences.
➡️ The majorities that passed Medicaid expansion in February included every Democrat in the Legislature.
➡️ Democrats also have been voting almost universally against bills that would have unintended consequences.
Putting the Safety of Montana's Children First
Sponsored by Senator Laura Smith, Senate Bill 413 takes a critical step in safeguarding Montanans from AI-generated exploitation. SB 413Passed the House and is headed to the Governor's desk. www.ktvq.com/news/montana...
Sponsored by Senator Laura Smith, Senate Bill 413 takes a critical step in safeguarding Montanans from AI-generated exploitation. SB 413Passed the House and is headed to the Governor's desk. www.ktvq.com/news/montana...
Montana bill would make sharing explicit AI deepfakes a crime
The hearing had one proponent and one opponent. Nanette Gilbertson with the Montana County Attorneys’ Association supported SB 413.
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April 23, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Putting the Safety of Montana's Children First
Sponsored by Senator Laura Smith, Senate Bill 413 takes a critical step in safeguarding Montanans from AI-generated exploitation. SB 413Passed the House and is headed to the Governor's desk. www.ktvq.com/news/montana...
Sponsored by Senator Laura Smith, Senate Bill 413 takes a critical step in safeguarding Montanans from AI-generated exploitation. SB 413Passed the House and is headed to the Governor's desk. www.ktvq.com/news/montana...