Op-Ed: MT's Kids Deserve More Than the Bare Minimum

As moms, educators, and lawmakers, we came to the Capitol this session with one clear goal: to improve opportunity for Montana's kids. But with just weeks left in the legislative session, we're concerned that we may leave Helena having done only the bare minimum-and that's not good enough.

Montana's future depends on the investments we make in our children today. If we want strong communities, a skilled workforce, and a healthier, more prosperous state, we must prioritize the health, education, and safety of our kids-not just check boxes and move on.

Together, Democrats have introduced a slate...