Education, budget, energy and infrastructure dominate Gov. Bullock's State of the State address

By Michael Siebert
UM Community News Service University of Montana School of Journalism

Education, budget, energy and infrastructure dominate Gov. Bullock's State of the State address

February 1, 2017

Photo courtesy of University of Montana

Gov. Steve Bullock gives his third State of the State address last week.

Gov. Steve Bullock outlined his goals for the 2017 Legislature Tuesday during his third State of the State address, including a responsible state budget, infrastructure, business growth and education.

While addressing a joint session of the House and Senate, Bullock named common values, including, "Fiscal responsibility. Education. Infrastructure. Job creation. Caring for others."

"We must engage in thoughtful, rational, and constructive dialogue with one another," Bullock said.

Immediately following Gov. Bullock's address, Speaker of the House Austin Knudsen, R-Culbertson, delivered a r...

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