Articles written by Jon Sesso

Jon Sesso, Carol Williams

After 88 days of Republican leaders repeatedly ignoring our input, it is not surprising to hear them now cry foul and blame the governor for "breaking the budget deal." Fact is, they didn't listen much at all this session, so disregarding the budget agreement they signed seems to be right on cue. Rather than collaborating with Democrats to craft a balanced, responsible budget to live within our means and maintain critical services for Montanans, the Republicans postured and procrastinated for weeks. They decided their...