Montana lawmakers approve raises for themselves and state workers, aligning legislative pay with the state average by 2029.

Montana lawmakers have approved pay raises for themselves and state workers, with legislators' pay set to increase to 80% of the average state hourly wage in 2027 and reach the full average hourly wage by 2029. Despite concerns about the optics and the potential impact on lower-income lawmakers, House Bill 13 passed 71-27 and will now move to the Senate. The bill also includes raises for state workers and increased health insurance payments.

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