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Jane Weber
DEMOCRAT
Jane Weber is running for Montana State Representative, District 19.
Personal background
As of April 10, 2024, Jane Weber’s website did not contain information on this issue.
Professional background
Jane Weber has experience working with the Forest Service, where she operated a chainsaw to manage tree stands and constructed jackleg fences. She has managed the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center, elevating its status to a national destination. Weber served as a Cascade County Commissioner for ten years, during which she played a role in enhancing Disaster and Emergency Services, supporting various community services, and promoting economic diversification through agricultural programs and military base missions.
Political background
Jane Weber served as a Cascade County Commissioner for ten years. During her tenure, she was a member of the City-County Health Board, Library Board, Black Eagle Superfund Cleanup Committee, Center for Mental Health and Gateway Community Services Boards (now Many Rivers Whole Health), and the Missouri-Madison River Fund.
Economy
The candidate's website says, "They chose not to adjust tax formulas... Instead, homeowners will shoulder a disproportionate share of the tax burden, while tax breaks for out-of-state corporate interests will cost Montana over $170 million per year."
Plans to implement revised wage withholding guidelines and tax forms following Montana's tax system overhaul, which includes reduced income tax rates effective January 1, 2024, aligning state tax rates with federal filing status.
Opposes tax breaks for corporations and the wealthy, criticizes Montana Legislature for insufficient rebates, and advocates for fair taxation to fund housing, childcare, education, and healthcare. Estimates $170 million annual loss from current policy.
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Energy & the Environment
As of September 17, 2024, Jane Weber’s website did not contain information on this issue.
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Healthcare
The candidate's website says, "Since passage, Montana has saved over $27 million by including the working poor in Medicaid. Emergency room visits are down and folks are seeking medical care early, catching health issues before they become serious and allowing them to continue to work and provide for their families."
The candidate's website says, "Medicaid supports over 7,500 Montana jobs, generating $475 million in personal income. Since the passage of Medicaid expansion, no rural hospitals in our state have closed. Renewing this program is the fiscally responsible decision."
The candidate's website says, "Parents shouldn’t agonize about taking their sick child to a pediatrician. Seniors who are not yet eligible for Medicare should be able to seek care and not worry about paying their rent, utility or food bill."
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Public Safety
Opposes Neo-Nazi propaganda on city signs, supports community action to remove it, and encourages reporting to the Montana Human Rights Network for a coordinated response.
The candidate's website says, "Neo-Nazi decals are popping up on the backside of our city street signs, but residents are erasing the messages as quickly as they are discovered. With a little Goo Gone […]"
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Voting & Elections
The candidate's website says, "If you register and/or vote in person, you need one ID: either a photo ID or something like a car registration or utility bill that has an address that matches the address on your registration."
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Education
The candidate's website says, "Every child deserves a good public education where they discover their strengths and are given the tools to grow. Local control by parents and school boards is vital."
Said, "Public education is the great equalizer upon which our nation was built. When everyone has a good education, everyone benefits."
Said, "Teachers deserve competitive wages and opportunities for advancement, just like the rest of us. Our state budget for education should reflect what we value: education, our kids, and the future they can envision."
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