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Bullock Denies Montanans Freedom and Affordability in Healthcare

March 24, 2017NewsMRLCC

Helena, Mont. – Yesterday, Governor Steve Bullock denied Montanans the opportunity to lower the cost of their healthcare and provide doctors and patients freedom from onerous federal regulations. Bullock vetoed Senate Bill 100, sponsored by Sen. Cary Smith, R- Billings, which would have allowed patients and doctors to enter into direct agreements about healthcare options. … Continue reading Bullock Denies Montanans Freedom and Affordability in Healthcare →

Legislature Again Votes to Protect Whistleblowers

March 20, 2017NewsMRLCC

HELENA, Mont. – The Montana Legislature again voted to protect whistleblowers from retaliation in state government positions, sending a clear message to Governor Steve Bullock. “The people of Montana have sent a strong message through the Legislature that they want more transparency in state government,” stated Speaker of the House Austin Knudsen. “I urge Governor … Continue reading Legislature Again Votes to Protect Whistleblowers →

Blackjack Would Bring Needed Revenue

March 15, 2017NewsMRLCC

HELENA, Mont. – Speaker of the House Austin Knudsen made the following statement following the House Taxation Committee hearing on HB 578, a bill to legalize Blackjack in Montana and allocate the proceeds. Knudsen is a cosponsor. “This is a Montana-made solution, giving establishments and individuals the option of adding Blackjack to poker games they … Continue reading Blackjack Would Bring Needed Revenue →

Knudsen: The Governor Should Protect Whistleblowers

March 7, 2017NewsMRLCC

HELENA, Mont. – Speaker of the House Austin Knudsen today received a letter stating that Governor Steve Bullock vetoed a whistleblower protection bill while the House of Representatives was out of town on a mid-session break. House Bill 202, sponsored by Representative Kirk Wagoner (HD 75), received bipartisan support in the House and Senate and … Continue reading Knudsen: The Governor Should Protect Whistleblowers →

Our Take: Gov. Bullock’s Budgeting Steals From The Poor

March 3, 2017NewsMRLCC

Montana Stands With Israel

February 27, 2017NewsAustin Knudsen. Montana Chamber of Commerce, Rabbi Chaim BrukMRLCC

HELENA, Mont – Speaking to the importance of the nation of Israel as an economic and Democratic partner, Speaker of the House Austin Knudsen’s bill to deny the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement in Montana will move to the House floor tomorrow. House Bill 501 will prevent the State of Montana from doing business … Continue reading Montana Stands With Israel →