No Fooling With Our Future
ByNearly 2000 people, from all across Montana came to Helena to voice their opposition to the GOP’s irresponsible and politically motivated cuts to our state’s budget. They were joined by dozens of Democratic elected officials as well as Governor Brian Schweitzer.
The Governor underscored the importance of working together to continue moving Montana forward. Schweitzer said the reason Montana has been so successful is because he has actively worked with our teachers, firefighters and other Montanans to pursue policies that are in all of our best interests.
Schweitzer also showed off his VETO brands. One for big nasty bills, one for smaller bad bills and a pocket veto just in case.
Other speakers at the rally highlighted the damage that would be done by the GOP budget. They included businesses owners, clergy, firefighters and health providers. They all echoed the same message: Montanans will lose under the GOP’s budget and jobs will be lost. They urged Republicans in the legislature to work with Democrats to come up with responsible solutions that meet the needs of all Montanans.
"We believe that the current budget, heading to the Senate Floor next week, unnecessarily pits Montanans against, creating winners and losers” 