Tara Jensen

As Demand for Mental Health Care Spikes, Budget Ax Set to Strike

Kaiser Health News and Colorado Sun HELENA, Mont. — When the pandemic hit, health officials in Montana’s Beaverhead County had barely begun to fill a hole left by the 2017 closure of the local...

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Former lawmakers urge care and caution as new budget is formed

Daily Montanan, Missoula Current, Great Falls Tribune, Missoulian We enjoyed the honor of serving in the Montana Legislature. Between us, we served 17 sessions. As we watch the current legislative...

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Tribes say Montana tax proposal disrespects sovereignty

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Governor's tax policies hitting state Legislature

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Time for Montana to Provide Paid Family and Medical Leave

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Bill would bump cap on tax credit from $150 to $200K

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Business equipment tax cut gets initial hearing

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Bill to cut number of businesses paying equipment tax gets first hearing

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Democratic legislators take third run at paid family leave in Montana

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Bill would provide statewide family, medical leave

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Gianforte-backed income tax cuts move through Legislature

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Gianforte tax-cut plans debut at MT Legislature

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