Montana Business Groups Oppose Initiative Restricting Corporate Political Spending
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What happened
The Billings Chamber of Commerce and the Montana Chamber of Commerce are opposing I-194, an initiative known as The Montana Plan. The plan seeks to eliminate 'dark money' by preventing businesses, unions, and nonprofits from making political contributions in Montana elections. Under the initiative, only individual citizens would be allowed to make political contributions.
Why it matters
Opponents argue that the initiative would harm local businesses, such as family farms, ranches, and small retail stores. They contend that under I-194, these businesses might lose the ability to publicly respond to ballot initiatives targeting them or to support local levies intended for critical community projects.
The Montana Plan involves a debate over the CI-135 constitutional amendment regarding corporate spending.
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