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Governor Schweitzer Says ‘Montana in the Black’ – Expect Balanced Budget with No Tax Increases

September 2, 2010 /

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Today in Billings, Governor Brian Schweitzer said that Montana is still in the black, doing well and headed in the right direction. Montana is one of only a few states with a budget surplus.

“Montana is one of only a few states in America operating with a budget surplus. We’ve balanced our checkbook for five straight years with no tax increases, while funding education and essential services. And we’re going to do it again next year. Just like Montana businesses and families are still saving so is state government,” said Governor Brian Schweitzer.

Schweitzer noted that over the last decade Montana’s economy has grown by 65%, while the number of state workers has risen only 2.3%. “We are doing more with less,” Schweitzer said.

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