Ever since Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez defeated the number 4 House Democrat in New York City’s primary elections, I told you that the rise of the self-described “Democrat Socialists” isn’t just isolated to NYC. Self-described “Democrat Socialists” also won surprising primary victories (and are now the official Montana Democrat Party candidates) all the way back here in Billings, … Continue reading Democrat Socialist Amelia Marquez supports abolishing ICE →

  HELENA, Mont. – The Majority Leadership of the Senate and House today released the following statement on the possibility of a special session to address infrastructure bonding bills.  “We want to first remind Montanans that this legislature has already passed roughly $1 billion for priority infrastructure projects including water, sewer, roads and bridges across … Continue reading Republican Leadership Statement on Special Session →

HELENA, Mont. – A bill to increase individual control over healthcare options by allowing Montana to enter an interstate health care compact has been vetoed by Governor Steve Bullock. HB 266, sponsored by Representative Nancy Ballance (HD87), allows Montana to be included in an interstate compact of member states seeking to protect individual liberty and … Continue reading Bullock Vetoes Interstate Health Care Compact →

HELENA, Mont. – Governor Steve Bullock has until the end of the day to take action on House Bill 334, a bill to ensure that Medicaid funds intended to help the elderly and disabled are used solely for that purpose. “We’re expecting the Governor to do the right thing and ensure that Medicaid funds are … Continue reading House Leadership Urges Governor to Sign HB 334 →

Helena, Mont. – Last Friday, the House of Representatives passed Senate Joint Resolution 15, which sends a united legislative message to the Montana Supreme Court and Governor Steve Bullock that the Montana Legislature will not tolerate the unconstitutional content of the American Bar Association (ABA) Rule 8.4g. The ABA, a non-profit Illinois based political advocacy … Continue reading Montana Senate and House Reject Out of State Special Interests →

HELENA, Mont. – A bill to create a “public lands access advocate” will receive a hearing today in the House Natural Resources Committee. This is one of the bills in the Republican package to improve public land access. House Bill 651, sponsored by Representative Matt Regier, will create a position serving under the Land Board … Continue reading GOP Access Bills Move Forward →