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Written by Representative Ed Stafman, HD62. Published July 21, 2021. “Montana’s public education system is one we can all be proud of. But, the divisiveness that seeks to undermine so many American institutions is coming for our public schools. By diverting public money from public schools toward private and religious schools, Montana Republicans are damaging […]
Written by Representative Denise Hayman, HD66, and Representative Tom France, HD94 (Missoula). Published on July 18, 2021 “This summer’s torrid weather is more than just uncomfortable for those heading outside. Across the West and in Montana, it is taking a significant toll on many sectors of the economy. Farmers and ranchers, always at the frontline […]
Written by Representative Kelly Kortum, HD65. Published on July 2, 2021. “Montana ranks 50th out of 51 in affordable broadband service. The internet has become so vital to maintaining our healthy state economy that it is no longer optional for most Montanans, their businesses, and schools. Your Montana Legislature attempted to address this issue, but […]
Written by Senator JP Pomnichowski, SD33, and Representative Ed Stafman, HD62. Published on June 8, 2021. “How many ways can Gov. Gianforte and his Republican-majority Legislature politicize and attack the independence of Montana’s courts? In unprecedented ways this legislative session, Republicans brought bills, supported by Gov. Gianforte, that seek to pack the court and threaten […]
Written by Representative Alice Buckley, HD63. Published on May 26, 2021 “Access to child care is a critical piece of emerging from the pandemic and getting Montanans back to work. When 53% of kiddos who need care do not have access to a day care spot, child care is just as vital for working class […]
Written by Representative Denise Hayman, HD66 – published on May 29, 2021 “It was a frustrating and wasted session for ratepayers and small business owners alike. It was also a session where Republicans broke their promises to focus on jobs and the economy on behalf of all Montanans. Instead, they spent their time trying to […]
Regents must challenge concealed carry in court The Montana University System has a professional and ethical obligation to challenge HB 102 in court. This bill is ostensibly meant to make our communities safer; however, even a cursory glance at the bill shows that to be a deeply specious claim. Montana State University employed over 4,000 […]
By REP. MARY ANN DUNWELL Guest columnist There’s nowhere to go but up. Our 67th Montana Legislature hit the lowest bar ever. We need to join together, do damage control, and make sure such a reckless, overreaching, power-grabbing session never happens again in our beloved state. The 2021 session was unprecedented for its hybrid nature, […]
Decades ago, while listening to Flathead Radio “star” George Ostrom, I heard him say, “Well, the Montana Legislature is in session, and for the next 90 days no man’s life or property are safe.” The 2021 Republicans in the Legislature, in total control for the first time in 16 years, and with a Republican governor […]
As of May 7, COVID-19 has killed 3.3 million people worldwide. That’s terrible. Worse, 2.6 times as many died from air pollution in 2018. A new study from University College London estimates that air pollution from burning fossil fuels caused 8.7 million premature deaths worldwide in 2018; almost one out of every five deaths that […]