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We need action, not talk, on Montana jobs

We need action, not talk, on Montana jobs

Sen. Carol Williams, Rep. Galen Hollenbaugh

There is a lot of talk about jobs in Helena this year, but we need to do more than talk. We need real solutions that provide a boost to Montana's economy now and long-term economic opportunity in the future.

To achieve this goal, we have introduced a bill that actually focuses on Montana jobs. HB-439 would provide our Colleges of Technology and communities with the Capital Project Bonds they desperately need. These bonds will give Montanans the opportunity and incentive to invest in their long-term success.

We know that the key to our state's long-term economic success is a well-educated workforce.

How can we meet the education standards of the future when we have a learning environment

designed for the past?

HB-439 provides a much-needed jolt to our economy now by putting people to work in their communities — building new facilities, improving existing ones and installing new technologies. It will also provide local businesses with much needed demand for locally made products.

Furthermore, bonding authority is vital in showing that all Montanans, including its leaders are committed to our schools, our children and improving our economy.

In Missoula, the UM COT was designed for 700 students; it now has more than 2,400 students.

This bill would improve and expand the existing facility, so students no longer have to deal with this overcrowding. At MSU Bozeman these capital investments mean classroom renovation and investment into the Montana Agriculture Experiment Station. With investments like these, we will have the tools to not only survive in the next century, but to also prosper and achieve the quality of life that Montanans deserve.

In addition, supporting construction of a new museum for Montana history is important to the thousands of students and their teachers from across Montana who visit each year. They also learn about and witness our great state government in action, take society sponsored tours of the State Capitol and take part in many programs and events.

Heritage tourism is one of the most rapidly developing components of the tourism industry. The new center will serve as a beacon to this important source of economic development. It will also enhance our service to the hundreds of other museums, historic properties, sites, and heritage programs across the state. The history and heritage are important, the economic benefits are real, and most importantly the new Heritage Center will be a tribute to and source of pride worthy of all Montanans for generations to come.

This bill will not be a silver bullet to our economic struggles, but it is a step in the right direction.

The measure tackles the problems we face today, and helps prevent the long-term education deficit we could face in the future.

We are pleased to have bipartisan support of more than 70 of our colleagues co-sponsoring HB-439 and look forward to others joining in our effort to put Montanans to work.

This bill will leave a legacy for this Legislature for generations to come.

(Sen, Carol Williams, D-Missoula, is the minority leader of the State Senate. Rep. Galen Hollenbaugh is a Democrat from Helena.)

Sen. Carol Williams, Rep. Galen Hollenbaugh

There is a lot of talk about jobs in Helena this year, but we need to do more than talk. We need real solutions that provide a boost to Montana's economy now and long-term economic opportunity in the future.

To achieve this goal, we have introduced a bill that actually focuses on Montana jobs. HB-439 would provide our Colleges of Technology and communities with the Capital Project Bonds they desperately need. These bonds will give Montanans the opportunity and incentive to invest in their long-term success.

We know that the key to our state's long-term economic success is a well-educated workforce.

How can we meet the education standards of the future when we have a learning environment

designed for the past?

HB-439 provides a much-needed jolt to our economy now by putting people to work in their communities — building new facilities, improving existing ones and installing new technologies. It will also provide local businesses with much needed demand for locally made products.

Furthermore, bonding authority is vital in showing that all Montanans, including its leaders are committed to our schools, our children and improving our economy.

In Missoula, the UM COT was designed for 700 students; it now has more than 2,400 students.

This bill would improve and expand the existing facility, so students no longer have to deal with this overcrowding. At MSU Bozeman these capital investments mean classroom renovation and investment into the Montana Agriculture Experiment Station. With investments like these, we will have the tools to not only survive in the next century, but to also prosper and achieve the quality of life that Montanans deserve.

In addition, supporting construction of a new museum for Montana history is important to the thousands of students and their teachers from across Montana who visit each year. They also learn about and witness our great state government in action, take society sponsored tours of the State Capitol and take part in many programs and events.

Heritage tourism is one of the most rapidly developing components of the tourism industry. The new center will serve as a beacon to this important source of economic development. It will also enhance our service to the hundreds of other museums, historic properties, sites, and heritage programs across the state. The history and heritage are important, the economic benefits are real, and most importantly the new Heritage Center will be a tribute to and source of pride worthy of all Montanans for generations to come.

This bill will not be a silver bullet to our economic struggles, but it is a step in the right direction.

The measure tackles the problems we face today, and helps prevent the long-term education deficit we could face in the future.

We are pleased to have bipartisan support of more than 70 of our colleagues co-sponsoring HB-439 and look forward to others joining in our effort to put Montanans to work.

This bill will leave a legacy for this Legislature for generations to come.

(Sen, Carol Williams, D-Missoula, is the minority leader of the State Senate. Rep. Galen Hollenbaugh is a Democrat from Helena.)

There is a lot of talk about jobs in Helena this year, but we need to do more than talk. We need real solutions that provide a boost to Montana's economy now and long-term economic opportunity in the future.

To achieve this goal, we have introduced a bill that actually focuses on Montana jobs. HB-439 would provide our Colleges of Technology and communities with the Capital Project Bonds they desperately need. These bonds will give Montanans the opportunity and incentive to invest in their long-term success.

We know that the key to our state's long-term economic success is a well-educated workforce.

How can we meet the education standards of the future when we have a learning environment

designed for the past?

HB-439 provides a much-needed jolt to our economy now by putting people to work in their communities — building new facilities, improving existing ones and installing new technologies. It will also provide local businesses with much needed demand for locally made products.

Furthermore, bonding authority is vital in showing that all Montanans, including its leaders are committed to our schools, our children and improving our economy.

In Missoula, the UM COT was designed for 700 students; it now has more than 2,400 students.

This bill would improve and expand the existing facility, so students no longer have to deal with this overcrowding. At MSU Bozeman these capital investments mean classroom renovation and investment into the Montana Agriculture Experiment Station. With investments like these, we will have the tools to not only survive in the next century, but to also prosper and achieve the quality of life that Montanans deserve.

In addition, supporting construction of a new museum for Montana history is important to the thousands of students and their teachers from across Montana who visit each year. They also learn about and witness our great state government in action, take society sponsored tours of the State Capitol and take part in many programs and events.

Heritage tourism is one of the most rapidly developing components of the tourism industry. The new center will serve as a beacon to this important source of economic development. It will also enhance our service to the hundreds of other museums, historic properties, sites, and heritage programs across the state. The history and heritage are important, the economic benefits are real, and most importantly the new Heritage Center will be a tribute to and source of pride worthy of all Montanans for generations to come.

This bill will not be a silver bullet to our economic struggles, but it is a step in the right direction.

The measure tackles the problems we face today, and helps prevent the long-term education deficit we could face in the future.

We are pleased to have bipartisan support of more than 70 of our colleagues co-sponsoring HB-439 and look forward to others joining in our effort to put Montanans to work.

This bill will leave a legacy for this Legislature for generations to come.

(Sen, Carol Williams, D-Missoula, is the minority leader of the State Senate. Rep. Galen Hollenbaugh is a Democrat from Helena.)

Sen. Carol Williams, Rep. Galen Hollenbaugh

There is a lot of talk about jobs in Helena this year, but we need to do more than talk. We need real solutions that provide a boost to Montana's economy now and long-term economic opportunity in the future.

To achieve this goal, we have introduced a bill that actually focuses on Montana jobs. HB-439 would provide our Colleges of Technology and communities with the Capital Project Bonds they desperately need. These bonds will give Montanans the opportunity and incentive to invest in their long-term success.

We know that the key to our state's long-term economic success is a well-educated workforce.

How can we meet the education standards of the future when we have a learning environment

designed for the past?

HB-439 provides a much-needed jolt to our economy now by putting people to work in their communities — building new facilities, improving existing ones and installing new technologies. It will also provide local businesses with much needed demand for locally made products.

Furthermore, bonding authority is vital in showing that all Montanans, including its leaders are committed to our schools, our children and improving our economy.

In Missoula, the UM COT was designed for 700 students; it now has more than 2,400 students.

This bill would improve and expand the existing facility, so students no longer have to deal with this overcrowding. At MSU Bozeman these capital investments mean classroom renovation and investment into the Montana Agriculture Experiment Station. With investments like these, we will have the tools to not only survive in the next century, but to also prosper and achieve the quality of life that Montanans deserve.

In addition, supporting construction of a new museum for Montana history is important to the thousands of students and their teachers from across Montana who visit each year. They also learn about and witness our great state government in action, take society sponsored tours of the State Capitol and take part in many programs and events.

Heritage tourism is one of the most rapidly developing components of the tourism industry. The new center will serve as a beacon to this important source of economic development. It will also enhance our service to the hundreds of other museums, historic properties, sites, and heritage programs across the state. The history and heritage are important, the economic benefits are real, and most importantly the new Heritage Center will be a tribute to and source of pride worthy of all Montanans for generations to come.

This bill will not be a silver bullet to our economic struggles, but it is a step in the right direction.

The measure tackles the problems we face today, and helps prevent the long-term education deficit we could face in the future.

We are pleased to have bipartisan support of more than 70 of our colleagues co-sponsoring HB-439 and look forward to others joining in our effort to put Montanans to work.

This bill will leave a legacy for this Legislature for generations to come.

(Sen, Carol Williams, D-Missoula, is the minority leader of the State Senate. Rep. Galen Hollenbaugh is a Democrat from Helena.)

 

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