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Supports property tax rebates and wants to provide property tax relief. She said, "I believe there should be gradual increases over time and/or caps on the increases allowed."

Said, "Helping to kill Right to Work was one of my proudest & emotional moments as a legislator."

Wants to increase access to housing, specifically affordable housing.

Wants to provide incentives for professionals to practice in Montana to increase access and availability of services, specifically in rural areas.

Supports interstate compacts and reciprocity in terms of licensing for professionals.

- Supports property tax rebates and wants to provide property tax relief. She said, "I believe there should be gradual increases over time and/or caps on the increases allowed."
- Supports labor unions.
- Said, "Helping to kill Right to Work was one of my proudest & emotional moments as a legislator."
- Wants to increase access to housing, specifically affordable housing.
- Wants to provide incentives for professionals to practice in Montana to increase access and availability of services, specifically in rural areas.
- Supports interstate compacts and reciprocity in terms of licensing for professionals.

Economy

Wants to implement mental health training and trauma informed practices for police, emergency medical technicians, and schools.

Said, "Anaconda Firefighters Local 100 is a top notch group that put their lives on the line & their families on the back burner to ensure our community has emergency services available 24/7."

- Wants to implement mental health training and trauma informed practices for police, emergency medical technicians, and schools.
- Said, "Anaconda Firefighters Local 100 is a top notch group that put their lives on the line & their families on the back burner to ensure our community has emergency services available 24/7."

Public Safety

Wants to increase access to mental health services.

Supports state run facilities including Montana State Hospital and the Prison and Nursing Home.

- Supports the expansion Medicaid.
- Wants to increase access to mental health services.
- Opposes the privatization of healthcare.
- Supports state run facilities including Montana State Hospital and the Prison and Nursing Home.

Healthcare

Supports the state pay plan, educators, and pensions.

Opposes school privatization and said, "I am proud to have a 100% voting record for public education."

Wants to find sustainable funding solutions to provide support for educators. Supports increasing pay and benefits for teachers.

Wants to address recruitment and retention for school staff.

- Supports the state pay plan, educators, and pensions.
- Opposes school privatization and said, "I am proud to have a 100% voting record for public education."
- Wants to find sustainable funding solutions to provide support for educators. Supports increasing pay and benefits for teachers.
- Wants to address recruitment and retention for school staff.

Education

As of May 3, 2025, Sara Novak did not have a website or any information online.

Voting & Elections

Opposes the privatization of public lands.

- Opposes the privatization of public lands.

Energy & the Environment

Sara Novak

Jessica Wicks

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The candidate's website says, "Jessica understands the importance of proactive AI regulation to protect jobs. By implementing responsible policies now, we can ensure a smooth transition, safeguard employment opportunities, and maximize the benefits of AI."

The candidate's website says, "Jessica is also committed to creating more affordable housing options and accessible childcare for families in the district."

The candidate's website says, "Jessica Wicks is a dedicated and passionate candidate running for Montana State Senate District 36 in 2024. As a champion for workers’ rights, she is committed to ensuring fair wages and safe working conditions for all."

Said, "Diversifying our economy is crucial for stability and growth."

- The candidate's website says, "Jessica understands the importance of proactive AI regulation to protect jobs. By implementing responsible policies now, we can ensure a smooth transition, safeguard employment opportunities, and maximize the benefits of AI."
- The candidate's website says, "Jessica is also committed to creating more affordable housing options and accessible childcare for families in the district."
- The candidate's website says, "Jessica Wicks is a dedicated and passionate candidate running for Montana State Senate District 36 in 2024. As a champion for workers’ rights, she is committed to ensuring fair wages and safe working conditions for all."
- Wants to cut property taxes.
- Said, "Diversifying our economy is crucial for stability and growth."

Said she is "passionate about workers rights and public safety."

- Said she is "passionate about workers rights and public safety."

The candidate's website says, "Jessica believes that investing in mental health and addiction resources will provide for healthier communities and empowered lives."

Said, "Rural Montanans face challenges accessing quality healthcare. Investing in telemedicine, mobile clinics, and community health centers can improve access. Incentivizing healthcare providers to practice in rural areas ensures all residents receive necessary care, regardless of location."

- The candidate's website says, "Jessica believes that investing in mental health and addiction resources will provide for healthier communities and empowered lives."
- Wants to renew Medicaid expansion.
- Said, "Rural Montanans face challenges accessing quality healthcare. Investing in telemedicine, mobile clinics, and community health centers can improve access. Incentivizing healthcare providers to practice in rural areas ensures all residents receive necessary care, regardless of location."

The candidate's website says, "Jessica will prioritize the growth and well-being of our public schools, the Montana State Prison, and the Montana State Hospital."

Said, "Increasing funding for public schools, reducing class sizes, and providing support for teachers improves outcomes. Expanding access to early childhood education and vocational training prepares students for success in the workforce."

- The candidate's website says, "Jessica will prioritize the growth and well-being of our public schools, the Montana State Prison, and the Montana State Hospital."
- Said, "Increasing funding for public schools, reducing class sizes, and providing support for teachers improves outcomes. Expanding access to early childhood education and vocational training prepares students for success in the workforce."

As of May 3, 2025, Jessica Wicks’s website did not contain information on this issue.

The candidate's website says, "She strongly believes in keeping public lands in public hands and will work tirelessly to protect these treasured resources for future generations."

Said, "By implementing eco-friendly practices in industries like agriculture and tourism, we protect our resources while fostering growth. This approach safeguards our environment, ensuring Montana remains desirable for residents and visitors."

- The candidate's website says, "She strongly believes in keeping public lands in public hands and will work tirelessly to protect these treasured resources for future generations."
- Said, "By implementing eco-friendly practices in industries like agriculture and tourism, we protect our resources while fostering growth. This approach safeguards our environment, ensuring Montana remains desirable for residents and visitors."

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