I am the representative for House District 38 in Miles City. One of my interim committees is the Legislative Audit Committee, the only one required by the Montana Constitution. As a member of this standing committee I am charged with the responsibility of reading all the audits done by the independent Auditors of the State … Continue reading Rep. Holmlund: Montana state audit report goes from bad to worse →

From the Billings Gazette Editorial Board: The State of Montana’s finances aren’t as rosy as we once imagined, and the same people who may have contributed to the mess may be the ones ultimately charged with cleaning it up. Last week, the Legislative Audit Division told lawmakers that problems, misstatements and omissions are so common … Continue reading Billings Gazette: Gov Bullock take responsibility for terrible state budget →

The financial audit for the state of Montana revealed some disturbing problems this week in front of the Legislative Audit Committee in Helena. The audit detailed that the Department of Administration does not have adequate internal controls to ensure accuracy of our finances, nor are they properly reviewed or issued in a timely fashion. Some … Continue reading Sen. Dee Brown: Montana audit reveals huge lapses in accounting →

From the Helena Independent Record: Members of Montana’s Republican Party ousted six-year chairman Will Deschamps on Saturday, electing Rep. Jeff Essmann of Billings to lead them through the 2016 election cycle. Essmann was chosen for the role on the second day of the Montana GOP convention in Helena click reference. He beat out Deschamps, of … Continue reading Billings State Rep. Jeff Essmann Elected to lead Montana Republican Party →

You often hear Republicans talking about the downfalls of big government. The face of the Republican Party is changing and, as members of the “next generation,” we feel it’s vital to the state that we serve to explain why we must uphold this ideal, and why you should too. There are four principal areas that … Continue reading Young Republicans, stand up to big government expansion →

HELENA — Republican and Democratic legislative leaders expressed disappointment Tuesday over the Legislature’s failure to pass a major bill to fund public works projects around the state. But each side pointed to its own accomplishments at press conferences following the adjournment of 2015 Legislature. Republican legislative leaders cited passage of a state budget that held … Continue reading GOP, Democrats leaders have mixed assessments of 2015 session →