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Opinion: Adam Hertz understands Missoula’s housing crisis and complexity of solutions

Throughout my 45 year career in real estate I worked with builders, nonprofits, and local and state governments to provide housing that Missoula families can afford. We have had some successes, but unfortunately high demand, stagnant wages and huge increases in the cost of building new housing have created the worst housing crisis Missoula has … Continue reading Opinion: Adam Hertz understands Missoula’s housing crisis and complexity of solutions

Democrat Socialist Amelia Marquez supports abolishing ICE

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

Republican Leadership Statement on Special Session

  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

Bullock Vetoes Interstate Health Care Compact

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

Montana Senate and House Reject Out of State Special Interests

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