Tara Jensen

Bozeman is pushing for a local option sales tax again. No one has high hopes about its prospects.

Bozeman Daily Chronicle Bozeman is again pushing for a seemingly all-but doomed proposal to establish a local option sales tax this legislative session. A bill including a local option...

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Legislative Wrapup Week 4: House advances abortion bills, city sales taxes, Sanctuary City debate heats up & more

Sydney Herald Bill Would Allow Communities to Implement Local Sales Tax A bill that would allow Montana towns and cities the option to implement a local sales tax has resurfaced in the...

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Bill would allow communities to implement local sales tax

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Bill to create sales tax and remove property or sales tax returns

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State Lawmaker Proposes Constitutional Amendment Limiting Tax Options

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As Demand for Mental Health Care Spikes, Budget Ax Set to Strike

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Former lawmakers urge care and caution as new budget is formed

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Tribes say Montana tax proposal disrespects sovereignty

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Governor's tax policies hitting state Legislature

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Time for Montana to Provide Paid Family and Medical Leave

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Bill would bump cap on tax credit from $150 to $200K

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Business equipment tax cut gets initial hearing

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