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BOZEMAN, MT— Americans for Prosperity-Montana applauds the decision by the Trump administration to empower states and communities to take charge of their own educational needs. Earlier this legislative session, lawmakers failed to advance legislation that would empower parents and help equip Montana’s students with an education tailored to their unique needs. But Montana’s education system […]
BOZEMAN, MT – On March 3, a Gallatin County judge rejected a legal challenge to new zoning and planning reforms, known as the “Montana Miracle,” passed by the Montana State Legislature in 2023. The court upheld laws permitting accessory dwelling units, duplexes in cities, and allowing multi-family homes in commercial areas. After the decision, AFP-Montana […]
HELENA, MT – Americans for Prosperity-Montana (AFP-Montana) launched a grassroots campaign urging support of SB 146, The Private Property Protection Act (PPPA), a critical reform to address the state’s growing housing crisis. Montana has become one of the least affordable housing markets in the nation. Coupled with a shortage of affordable rental units, the state […]
HELENA, MT— During National School Choice Week, Americans for Prosperity-Montana (AFP-Montana) is highlighting the importance of fostering an education system in the state that prioritizes an individualized approach to learning. Although Montana has made legislative advances in recent years, more improvement is needed. More than two-thirds of all 8th graders don’t meet math standards, nor […]
HELENA, MT – Montana, a state once known for its strong middle class and thriving industries, finds itself at a crossroads. Over the past few decades, the state has seen a gradual decline in key areas like education, economic opportunity, and housing affordability. The time has come to reclaim the promise of Montana and chart a […]
MISSOULA, MT — Today, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) launched a $20 million nationwide campaign calling on Congress to protect prosperity and renew President Trump’s highly successful Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) – a cornerstone of AFP and the Trump Administration’s shared economic agenda this year. The campaign, the largest effort by a conservative organization […]
HELENA, MT – This week, the Montana Supreme Court upheld a district court decision in Held v. Montana. The ruling states the plaintiffs have a constitutional right to a clean environment. AFP-Montana Deputy State Director Henry Kriegel released the following statement: “Held v. Montana undermines the progress achieved in the Montana State Legislature to streamline […]
Having your husband deployed for seven years, seeing combat in Afghanistan and Iraq, and dealing with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) bureaucratic machine in Montana. For years, Dawn and Loren Longie had to deal with it all. For Dawn, however, the VA’s neglectful treatment of her husband was one of the toughest challenges she […]
BOZEMAN, MT – Americans for Prosperity-Montana (AFP-Montana) congratulates two endorsed candidates who won election and re-election to the Montana State Legislature. Lynn Bennett (HD-04) garnered the endorsement of AFP-Montana for her leadership and desire to tackle the high inflation and property taxes facing Montanans. AFP-Montana Deputy State Director Henry Kriegel released the following statement: “AFP-Montana […]
