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“The Terrible 10″
Democratic leadership issued a press release with what they are calling “The Terrible Ten.” It is a list of 10 bills which leadership considers to be “frivolous” and “unconstitutional.” I just cut and...
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Social Bills
Lately I have been hearing a lot of rhetoric about social bills. Many Democrats are saying legislators are in Helena to create jobs and shouldn’t be dealing with social issues. I would like to point...
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Coming Tomorrow….
I recently posted “The Terrible Ten.” It was a list of bills Democrats say are unconstitutional and/or frivolous. Well stay tuned I have a list coming from the other side. I will post tomorrow. Until...
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The Shocking Seven
Since I posted “The Terrible Ten” I have had a handful of Republicans submit bills for the list of Democratic sponsored “frivolous” bills. Now we see claims of frivolity on both sides of the aisle....
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Schweitzer and Federal Health Reform
Republicans in the Montana Legislature have a laundry list of bills addressing the Affordable Care Act. Senator Jason Priest (R-Red Lodge) is proposing SB 106 which requires Montana Attorney General to...
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Montana Legislature Theme Song
I was asked this question: If you could come up with a theme song for the 62nd Legislature what would it be? Interesting question! Since you all are much more creative than I am, post your ideas here.
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Schweitzer Chimes in on the Affordable Care Act
I interviewed Governor Brian Schweitzer (D-Montana) last week to get his perspective on how things are going this session. I asked him what he thought about the legislature’s pending bills regarding...
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“Deviant Sexual Conduct”
Senate Bill 276, introduced by Senator Tom Facey (D-Missoula), removes language from Montana code which criminalizes homosexuality (Correction: homosexual sex). Opponents of the bill assert that by...
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Heated Exchange at Legislative Press Conference
Executive Director of the Montana Democratic Party Ted Dick spoke some choice words to Republican staffers after legislative leadership held press conferences Friday morning. I was packing up my camera...
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The Dying Art of Journalism
Journalists are reliant upon press releases, communication directors, and public relation firms to do their jobs. I’m as guilty as most. My inbox is inundated with information everyday, and I rely...
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