Dear Editor: Americans for Prosperity Flyer

Dear Editor,

I assume that the flyer from Americans for Prosperity (AFP) regarding my vote on HB 320, commonly referred to as the Montana Academic Prosperity Program for Scholars (MAPPS), was distributed county- or district-wide. Therefore, I felt it was important to respond.

I fully support education for all and respect the desire for choices, including private, homeschool, or hybrid options. However, I firmly believe that taxpayer dollars should prioritize public education.

Let’s first examine what HB 320 would have done if passed. The bill proposed up to $8 million in tax credits—$4 million...