The Montana Budget and Policy Center, a fiscal think tank based in Helena, has a new report out looking at how to cut spending to maintain Montana's balanced budget. They conclude that the state currently needs to enact about $15 million in cuts. The Governor has prepared for as much as 3 times that.
MBPC has some other suggestions, including warnings that excessive cuts may cause negative ripple effects as well as some guidance as to where to target initial cuts.
