Heather O'Loughlin

February 2025
Report

SB 325 - Montana FAMLI Act: A Policy Design Supporting Families and Businesses

What is Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance? The Montana Family and Medical Leave Insurance Act (the FAMLI Act) would pool small contributions from employees and employers to create a dedicated...

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January 2019
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Not So Super: Supermajority Proposal Endangers Montana’s Fiscal Stability

Supermajority vote rules, designed to protect tax breaks for special interests, would decimate critical investments.
This legislative session could bring a dangerous proposal to...

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December 2020

Supporting Montana Communities Is a Critical to Economic Recovery

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December 2020

Present Law Budget: What does it mean and how does it affect our communities?

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January 2021

Legislative Action: Subcommittee Cuts Nearly $1 Billion from DPHHS Base

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February 2021
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Tuition Tax Credits: A Threat to Montana-Based Education Solutions

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March 2021

How Does Montana Stack Up Compared to Our Neighbors?

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March 2021

Early Action on the Budget Leaves Major Gaps, While Tax Breaks Move Forward

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March 2021
Report

Rebuilding for a Better Tomorrow: Montana’s Use of Federal American Rescue Plan Funds

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March 2021

SB 100: A Trojan Horse

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April 2021

House Bill 632: Summary of ARPA Funds

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May 2021

HB 632 - ARPA Funding

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