Montana Democratic lawmakers push infrastructure as top priority
HELENA — Montana Democrats said Tuesday their top priority for the legislative session will be pushing Gov. Steve Bullock's $293 million infrastructure package after a similar proposal was rejected by Republican-led lawmakers two years ago.
This time, the Democrats are framing the package as a jobs bill that would put construction workers and engineers to work.
The Democrats are the minority party in both the House and Senate, so their ability to pass legislation is limited.
Senate Minority Leader Jon Sesso and House Minority Leader Jenny Eck held a news conference flanked by members of their caucus in an effort to gain public support for the plan involving roads, water systems and buildings.
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