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Jordan Hansen Daily Montanan

Gov. Gianforte pushes flat income tax rate at Mountain States Policy Center event

HELENA — Saying it was the “best policy around,” Gov. Greg Gianforte said a flat income tax rate was a goal of his heading into the 2027 Legislative session. Gianforte has cut state income taxes significantly since taking office in 2020 — the highest bracket taxpayers paid 6.9% in 2021. In

Empty chair ‘debate’ at state GOP event highlights property tax rift

Empty chair ‘debate’ at state GOP event highlights property tax rift

GREAT FALLS — In a visual representation of a deep split among conservatives in Montana, four chairs were laid out on the stage at the Montana GOP kickoff event in Great Falls for a scheduled debate over property taxes. Only two of those were filled, and with state GOP chair Art