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Get StartedA “yes” vote supports the renewal of a six-mill tax to help fund the Montana University System.
A “no” vote does not renew the six-mill tax that supports the Montana University System.
6-Mill Levy tax already is in place, and simply needs to be renewed. According to Freddy Monares of the Bozeman Daily Chronicle, the tax is estimated to bring in roughly $20 million a year for the next 10 years, and without it, tuition for higher education could rise by 18%, making college unaffordable for many students and families., in support of LR-128 (Learn more)
According to the Bozeman Daily Chronicle, the 6-Mill Levy subsidizes a university system that has flat in-state enrollment, while the cost of living in Montana is rising. , in opposition to LR-128 (Learn more)
According to the Bozeman Daily Chronicle, even with taxpayer support, students coming out of the Montana University System have on average $22k in student loan debts., in opposition to LR-128 (Learn more)
According to the Bozeman Daily Chronicle, renewing the 6-Mill Levy does not hold the Montana University System accountable for increases in costs for students., in opposition to LR-128 (Learn more)
This measure would renew the 6-mill levy established in 1948 on real estate and personal property. The taxes would go towards funding the Montana University System.
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