Legislators are watching carefully and wondering if falling oil prices will trigger a reduction in the amount of the oil extraction tax… an event that would have a significant effect on two-year budget. [...]Read More... from Falling Oil Prices Have Attention of[...]
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Lawmakers Propose Bill To Eliminate Montana Sales Tax Exemption
Montana residents are currently exempt from sales tax on items over $50, but a lawmaker from Grand Forks is introducing a bill to eliminate that exemption. Business owners in Williston say the effects would be significant. [...]Read More... from Lawmakers Propose Bill[...]
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Early Education Bill Would Provide Families With Dollars
The 2015 Legislature will consider a bill that would give families grants of up to $1,500 for early education costs. The grants would only be available through community specified early education providers. [...]Read More... from Early Education Bill Would Provide Families With[...]
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Board of Higher Education Revises Legislation to Restrict Open Records
The State Board of Higher Education revised the language in its proposed legislation on restricting access to University President evaluations. New language clarifies that final reviews will be made public. Additionally, language on restricting internal draft audits was removed. [...]Read More... from[...]
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Reform Sales Tax Monies Distribution?
Representative Gary Sukut (District 1, Williston) is proposing a new formula for distributing money raised from the state sales tax. The proposed system would adjust amounts distributed to minor-hub towns so money is distributed by sales volume rather than population. [...]Read More...[...]
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Governor Dalrymple Releases 2015-2017 Budget
Governor Dalyrmple released his proposed budget for the 2015-2017 biennium. The proposed $15.7 billion budget is a record amount that includes significant spending for oil impacted counties. For independent press coverage of the budget, read Nick Smith’s article on the Bismarck Tribune.[...]
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Superintendent Vollmer’s Comments on Energy Impact Dollars
In the current round of applying for State energy impact dollars, Minot’s status as a ‘hub city’ worked against Minot Public Schools. Superintendent Vollmer believes the formula for distributing those dollars needs an adjustment and is hopeful the 2015 legislature will address[...]
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Zero Percent State Income Tax Rate?
Representative Scott Louser will introduce the income tax bill in the up coming session. [...]Read More... from Zero Percent State Income Tax Rate?
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Common Core Standards Battle Takes Shape
The Common Core education standards are a hot button issue, and we’re going to get a taste of the debate during the upcoming legislative session. Get a good preliminary overview of the issue and some of the players in this piece from[...]