The 68th Montana Legislative Session was remarkable for many reasons, including the volume of legislation that was pushed through, as well as the amount of work MFU staff and members…
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Data collected from farmers should not be used against farmers. To that point, HJ 27 would create an interim committee to examine how ag data is being collected and how to protect…
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Because Montana Farmers Union members value equitable, quality, and inclusive education, MFU opposed HB 562, which would undermine and underfund Montana’s public schools. Public schools should be fully funded, but…
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MFU continues to support a bill that would provide property tax incentives for alternative fuel production. Senate Bill 510 is a good step forward toward incentivizing renewable diesel production. A…
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Political appointment of water court judges, as included in Senate Bill 72, could have unintended consequences, including giving priority to non-agricultural uses of water. Montana Farmers Union opposes SB 72…
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Protecting farmers’ data, providing more access to Montana foods, and incentivizing bio- and alternative fuels took priority for Montana Farmers Union’s efforts in the Legislature this week. When it comes…
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Montana Farmers Union’s Government Affairs team spoke in favor of and in opposition to several bills this past week, based on MFU’s member-written, grassroots policy. The bills MFU spoke against…
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Montana Farmers Union this week continued its work to advocate for and oppose bills during the Legislative Session based on its grassroots policy written by MFU members. Bills supported this…
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The farmers and ranchers of Montana Farmers Union believe that voting processes which secure ease and access to voting by all citizens are good policy. Members also oppose undermining the…
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When the Montana Legislature Tuesday tabled two bills related to right to repair agricultural equipment, they missed an opportunity to lead the nation. Instead, they continue to deny farmers and…
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