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.
MBPC is a nonprofit organization focused on providing credible and timely research and analysis on budget, tax, and economic issues that impact low- and moderate-income Montana families.
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