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Department of Commerce outlines tourism, housing and business programs; warns of bed‑tax redistribution impact
Summary
Deputy Director Mandy Rambo and Director Scott Green briefed the House Business and Labor Committee on Commerce programs including BrandMT tourism initiatives, new tourism grants and loan funds, housing programs and the potential consequences of a proposed bed‑tax redistribution bill.
Deputy Director Mandy Rambo and Department of Commerce Director Scott Green told the House Business and Labor Committee Wednesday that Commerce is implementing new tourism and economic development programs created by the 2023 Legislature and warned lawmakers that proposals to reallocate lodging‑related taxes could sharply reduce Commerce programs.
Rambo provided an overview of BrandMT and BusinessMT work, listing seven new tourism‑related programs launched under Senate Bill 540 (pilot communities, regional assistance, emergency tourism assistance, tourism events grants, agritourism grants, a tourism revolving loan fund and film grants). She said the…
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