Special session should do right by all MontanansGuest column

Special session should do right by all Montanans

Guest column

Gov. Judy Martz has called a special session of the Legislature because $45 million to $55 million more shortfall than expected just weeks ago forces deeper budget cuts than the governor has made so far. Revenues have fallen by more than $160 million since the Legislature adjourned just over a year ago

What does this mean to you and me? Make no mistake; these cuts will impact every one of us, urban and rural. After the first round of budget cuts, every legislator has started hearing from citizens. Consider a few stories I have heard...