Bill to expand early education in Montana dies on party-line vote

For the second legislative session in a row, Republicans have rejected one of Gov. Steve Bullock’s top policy priorities: to expand early education in Montana.

"Today Republican legislators again told Montanans that our kids’ education and futures are not a priority," Bullock, a Democrat, said in a statement. "As a father and someone who wants all of Montana’s kids to succeed, I find it beyond disappointing that Republicans refuse to make a responsible economic investment that will benefit Montana families for generations to come."

JAYME FRASER [email protected]

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