The governor’s policy director and the bill sponsor said Thursday they would be open to including a phase-out at a slightly higher income level in a bill that would provide a $1,200 tax credit for each Montana child ages 5 and under.
Kassmier advocated for the bill to offer a $1,200 annual tax credit to families with children under the age of six and an adjusted gross income of $50,000 or less.
A Minnesota House committee heard testimony Thursday about the governor s proposed spending plan for education. As these talks unfold, public polling indicates voters want to see more dollars go toward improving public schools. Gov. .
The child tax credit is one of the major proposals from Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte’s administration which has received vocal support from members of both parties.
Gov. Greg Gianforte delivered his State of the State address to the Montana Legislature Wednesday night, discussing his plans for the state s hefty budget surplus. Lawmakers are looking at a surplus of $2.5 billion. .