It’s time for local governments to place firm limits on the growth of new spending, keeping budgets within the bounds of economic growth and what taxpayers can reasonably afford.
By adopting common-sense fiscal restraints like Montana and Texas have done, governments at all levels can start putting taxpayers first.
When our communities grow – expanding our tax base, bringing in new businesses and customers – it’s a blessing.
Federal spending doesn’t come from the tooth fairy, it comes from taxes that you and I pay.
What big problems facing Montana could be solved if policymakers focused on their common ground?
Policymakers should not squander this opportunity to close Montana’s digital divide with bureaucratic inefficiency and red tape.
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.
Government spending on new programs often arises from the assumption that only the government can solve the big economic and social problems we face.
The growth of property taxes is no doubt a huge concern to many of our followers across the state, with good reason.
Lawmakers can encourage a strong economic recovery by delivering a state budget that protects taxpayers from uncontrolled government spending
One of the best ways to spur economic growth is to deliver a state budget that protects taxpayers and works to correct years of uncontrolled government growth.
Attacks won’t change the facts: Politicians failed, not tax cuts.
Transparency will Empower Taxpayers to Responsibly Limit Government Growth
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.