As a former city commissioner, I know our commission was always assessing whether or not we were user-friendly to those doing business with the city. The state can do the same by reviewing regulations and paper work affecting businesses. If red tape exits, something needs to be done. The state must actively recruit businesses to come to Montana to see first hand the clean air and water, the good schools, friendly neighborhoods, and livable environment. The following are the responses I heard several times from residents in my district as I went door-to door.
Education needs more funding from the state.
Cuts in education should be made first at the administrative level. We need good education and we must pay for it. Property taxes are too high. All taxes are too high. Need a sales tax and lower property taxes.