Krayton Kern – Disinformed
Last Sunday, I spotted a political sticker stuck to a Hardin gas pump claiming, “If you are sick of high fuel prices, you can thank Republicans who take campaign contribution bribes from big oil.” This must be a counterintelligence response to previous stickers of a smiling President Biden pointing to the pump price while boasting […]
Susie Hedalen Announces Run for State Supt Job
The whole of Susie Hedalen’s life has been about education. This past week’s announcement that she is running as a Republican candidate for the Office of Public Instruction is in keeping with that mission. She is hoping to fill the position of Elsie Arntzen, who will be termed out as Superintendent of Montana Schools at […]
Governor Vetoes Three Bills after 68th Legislature
by Michael J. Marino Montana Governor Greg Gianforte signed 86 of the 89 bills state lawmakers sent for his approval this week, while he vetoed three – House Bills (HB) 33, 693 and 748.
Chaos Erupts at Capitol
by Evelyn Pyburn Democratic Representative Zooey Zephyr, HD100, Missoula, has been barred from the House Floor, Gallery and anteroom, for the duration of the State Legislature for conduct that supported a mob attack on the House Floor last Monday. Action taken by the House of Representative on Wednesday afternoon will allow Zephyr to participate remotely […]
Governor Seeks PublicComment on 13th District Court Judge Applicants
by Michael J. Marino As Judge Michael Moses announced his retirement from the bench, effective July 1, Governor Greg Gianforte is now seeking public comment regarding four applicants who might be appointed to take his place on the 13th Judicial District Court of Yellowstone County. Montana law requires the Governor to solicit applications to fill a […]
Legislative Update: Week 12
by Rep. Kerri Seekins-Crowe Conservatives vehemently defend the right to life, and we are continuing to fight for that foundational right this 68th session. We have heard several important bills designed to protect unborn children. One bill prevents tax dollars from funding abortions. Another prevents abortions of viable unborn children. A third bill adopts the Infant Safety […]
Governor Signs 4 Tax Bills into Law
by Michael J. Marino Montana Governor Greg Gianforte signed four bills into law on Monday, March 13 that will reduce state income tax rates and provide various other rebates for Montana taxpayers.
Where Are Those Bills Now? Legislative Rundown
by Michael J. Marino The 68th Montana Legislature is now officially past the halfway mark in the race that is called lawmaking. With a staggering 1,413 bills introduced this year, readers may be wondering what has become of all the bills featured in the Yellowstone County News since Jan. 2. Read on and wonder no […]
Bipartisan Support for Bill to Restrict Government Use of Facial Recognition
by Michael J. Marino Strong support was heard from both Republicans and Democrats for Senate Bill 397, which would restrict government use of facial recognition technology.
Taxation of Renewable Energy Production in Montana Proposed
by Michael J. Marino Rep. Gary Parry (R-Colstrip) introduced House Bill 454, which would impose a tax on the production of renewable resource electricity in Montana, to the House Taxation Committee on Feb. 17.