Early Budget Plans Bode Poorly for Montana

Aug 09, 2011

By MBPC Staff

The recession has cost our state jobs and revenue for services. Unfortunately, a plan to start the new budget almost $500 million below the Governor’s balanced budget proposal will make matters worse by making unnecessary cuts that will hurt the economy and families. To create new jobs, local economies need a boost—not cuts. If the legislature continues with their plan, they will begin the session by automatically implementing over 200 cuts hidden in procedural decisions without a transparent discussion of their impacts. These cuts will decrease income for Montana families and businesses, hurt vulnerable children and cost the state more in the long run.  Early Budget Talks Bode Poorly for Montana