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Throughout the 63rd legislative session, members of both parties have touted their efforts to create jobs and strengthen Montana's economy. Whether it is reducing tax burdens on small business or making new investments in education, there is good news coming out of the legislature. But occasionally ideas emerge that are contrary to the goal of economic development. Case in point is the recent legislative attempt to stifle Montana's flourishing brewery industry. A bill has been introduced that would impose an additional...
With the new session of Congress about to begin, the U.S. Senate has an opportunity to reform its filibuster rule, an arcane parliamentary device which has paralyzed the proceedings of the entire legislative branch of our government and crippled our nation's ability to meaningfully address the issues of our time. Anders Blewett Long before cable television, 24-7 news cycles and Super PACs, the filibuster was created via gentleman's agreement and enshrined in the rules of the U.S. Senate. The filibuster allows the minority...
Bipartisan support for 'cap the rate' Rep. Anders Blewett, D-Great Falls,and Rep. Jesse O'Hara, R-Great Falls Examples of true bipartisan agreement seem to be all too rare these days, but we've found one. Both of us agree that 400 percent interest is too high, and that something must be done to protect Montana consumers and the state's economy from predatory lending practices. That's why we're supporting Initiative 164. If passed, this initiative will do what the Montana Legislature has failed at during every session since...