Governor Gianforte

In a media release today (5/4) Governor Greg Gianforte outlined his two-step plan to entice unemployed laborers to go back to work.

I'm not a doctor, but I do know the lasting effects of losing your business and livelihood will be felt by thousands with no chance of recovery from that either.

The announcement was made as Governor Gianforte signed Senate Bill 65 into law. SB 65 is the COVID-19 liability protection bill that the governor said he wanted to have in place prior to lifting the statewide mask directive.

4,000 small businesses will also be relieved of the business equipment tax under Gianforte's budget, with the exemption being raised from $100,000 to $200,000.

Montana Governor Greg Gianforte has announced that confronting the COVID-19 virus is his "top priority as governor, and laid out his administrations approach to vaccinations, and how the mask mandate will eventually be rescinded.

Governor Gianforte signed the order to establish a "Red Tape Relief Task Force," which will "identify excessive, outdated, and unnecessary regulations."

After Montanans sent a clear message during the election, filling all state positions with Republicans, and gained even more seats in the house and senate, Gianforte shocked me by wanting to reach across the aisle and work with Democrats.