Gianforte Touts Resilience, Reiterates Priorities In First State Of The State
Greg Gianforte gave his first State of the State address Thursday night before the 67th Montana Legislature. Gianforte continued to outline his campaign promises to cut taxes, reduce regulations and move the state forward amid the pandemic and on policy blocked under previous Democratic governors.
Nicky Ouellet, Yellowstone Public Radio: Kevin, this was one of Gianforte s first major addresses as governor. Set the scene for me.
Gov. Greg Gianforte shakes the hand of Sen. Cary Smith, R-Billings, as he leaves the House of Representatives after delivering his first State of the State address Thursday, Jan. 28.
HELENA â Montana lawmakers are again considering a previously vetoed measure intended to spur broadband development by offering telecom companies property tax breaks for constructing internet lines.
The measure, proposed by Sen. Jason Ellsworth, R-Hamilton, in this yearâs Legislature as Senate Bill 51, aims to address what lawmakers and lobbyists testifying before the Senate Taxation Committee Tuesday called an obvious gap in 21st-century Montana infrastructure: places where residents still donât have access to reliable broadband.
Participants in last weekâs hearing, however, disagreed about whether the measure would be a step forward in the stateâs efforts to encourage the universal connectivity that can support remote work, schooling and health appointments.
Drug treatment courts reaching more Montanans as governor aims to boost funding
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By: Jeanelle Slade
and last updated 2021-01-22 13:14:20-05
BILLINGS â A portion of Governor Greg Gianforteâs proposed Montana budget is aimed at bolstering drug and alcohol treatment, both inside and outside prison walls. He demonstrated his agenda on his first day in office by having Yellowstone County District Court Judge Mary Jane Knisley administer the oath of office. Then, at the top of his speech, he verbally backed up his choice when he thanked the judge.
âSince 2010, you have built a successful treatment court that helps people suffering with drug and alcohol addictions rebuild their lives and become productive members of our communities, Gianforte said.
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Drug treatment courts reaching more Montanans as governor looks to further fund them
Local judge with same interest administered his oath of office
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and last updated 2021-01-21 21:00:37-05
A good portion of Gov. Greg Gianforteâs proposed Montana budget is pointed toward drug and alcohol treatment inside and outside prison walls.
He visually demonstrated his agenda on his first day in office by having Yellowstone County District Court Judge Mary Jane Knisley administer the oath of office. Then, at the top of his speech, he verbally backed up his choice when he thanked the judge.