Montana Republicans Promote Pay Raise Plan for State EmployeesMontana Republicans Promote Pay Raise Plan for State EmployeesThis week in House Appropriations, Representative Julie Dooling, a Republican representing HD70, presented a bill to increase state employee pay.Peter ChristianPeter Christian
House Panel Unveils $578.6 Billion for Defense SpendingHouse Panel Unveils $578.6 Billion for Defense SpendingA House panel has unveiled a $578.6 billion spending plan that includes a pay raise for military men and women, money to continue building the aircraft that protects ground troops and funds to fight terrorism.Associated PressAssociated Press
Montana Legislature Wraps Up, Final Discussion Includes State Budget and State Employee Pay RaisesMontana Legislature Wraps Up, Final Discussion Includes State Budget and State Employee Pay RaisesOne of the last and perhaps most important issues at the Montana legislature will be to wrap up the state budget.Jon KingJon King