Montana Governor proposes $7.1B budget focusing on tax cuts, public safety, and education.

Montana Governor Greg Gianforte has proposed a $7.1 billion budget for 2025 emphasizing tax relief and public safety. The budget includes cutting the income tax rate from 5.9% to 4.9%, property tax relief for homeowners, and a $150 million prison expansion. It also proposes $100 million to boost teacher pay and $1 million to incentivize cell phone-free schools. The plan aims to cap spending increases below inflation.

November 13, 2024
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