MONTANA CONSERVATIVE INDEX

Several advocacy groups lobby and organize for their "conservative" policies but many of these groups are tied to special interests and their definition of "conservative" principles or policies should not be accepted at face value. Considerable diversity of views and opinions exist in the world of conservatism and for that reason, the Montana Conservative Index is designed around a broad and high-level set of principles that are determined to serve the interests of Montana's citizens... Montana's vast and varied geography does not lend itself to one-size-fits-all solutions, requiring a higher priority be placed on ensuring power is left in the hands of local officials whenever possible. School districts must have the autonomy to satisfy the needs of local communities while ensuring every student has the resources needed to fulfill their individual educational goals and advance to a rewarding career. Businesses must be supported with policies and regulations that are not overly..