The Montana Legislature appealed a Montana Supreme Court decision to the U.S. Supreme Court yesterday, pointing to 14th Amendment due process violations in a high- profile case between the state’s legislative and judicial branches of government. The appeal to federal court centers on the fundamental principle of due process that “no person can be the … Continue reading MONTANA LEGISLATURE APPEALS SUBPOENA CASE TO U.S. SUPREME COURT →

I was disheartened to read a recent opinion column by several Democratic legislators from the Bozeman area. Although it can be easy to run away with over-the-top rhetoric in today’s charged political climate, doing so can be counterproductive and even dangerous. The Democrats from Bozeman crossed that line when they wrote “Few have contributed more … Continue reading Disappointing and dangerous rhetoric from Montana Democrats →

Montana Democrats suffered historic losses up and down the ballot in the November election. Rather than engage in some much-needed self-reflection to develop policies that appeal to Montanans, they are now trotting out every retread they can find to echo nonsensical talking points. Ken Toole is the latest example. The 2020 election results made it … Continue reading Speaker Galt: Montana Democrats are out of touch →

Representative Kelly Kortum, a Bozeman Democrat, recently published an opinion column in the Billings Gazette attacking the very bipartisan effort to build up Montana’s broadband Internet infrastructure. In his telling, “Republicans” passed Senate Bill 297, a “badly flawed” piece of legislation that took a “once-a-generation opportunity” and “handed it to billion-dollar corporations.” If Rep. Kortum … Continue reading Responding to Rep. Kelly Kortum’s oped →

The world is changing faster than ever before. If we want Montana to continue to be a place where you can make a living and raise a family, we must build the infrastructure we need to seize the opportunities of the modern economy. Right now, Montana ranks as the worst state for broadband Internet connectivity. … Continue reading Connecting Montana to opportunity →

The rights to hunt, fish, and access our public lands are engrained in Montana’s Constitution, our state’s heritage, and in the hearts and minds of the people you elect to represent you in Helena. Republican legislators include landowners, avid hunters, fishermen and women, competitive shooters, hikers, ATV riders, boaters, skiers, and outdoor enthusiasts of all … Continue reading GOP Safeguarding our Outdoor Heritage →