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Closing the Digital Divide in Montana

Closing the Digital Divide in Montana

Lawmakers and local officials should ensure that the taxpayers see their money well spent to provide internet access to those most in need as quickly as possible. 

By Kendall Cotton

First, Try Not Spending Money

First, Try Not Spending Money

Government spending on new programs often arises from the assumption that only the government can solve the big economic and social problems we face.

By Kendall Cotton

Transmittal update

Transmittal update

This week represents the mid-point in the legislative session and is the deadline for which most general bills must make it to the other chamber to stay alive.

More Spending, More Problems

More Spending, More Problems

Montana currently places no limits on the growth of local government spending, and prudent limits on local spending growth would go a long way to protect the taxpayer.

By Kendall Cotton