Category: Government
The End of the World… and TikTok
This op-ed was originally published at Poor Roger’s Almanac. Against my advice and counsel, Greg Gianforte, the governor of the State of Montana, signed the TikTok bill sent to him a few weeks ago by the Montana legislature. TikTok is now officially verboten within the boundaries of the state and as of Jan. 01, 2024, any app…
The Target for Today: Missoula County, Montana
Missoula City and County governance has adopted failed policy positions of places like San Francisco and Portland, and it’s really starting to show
Montana Freedom Caucus Demands Censure of Missoula Representative Zephyr
The trans Missoula Rep. said he hoped the next time the Legislature prayed they would see blood on their hands if they banned “sex change” operations on minor children
The Other Side of the Montana Constitution
Montana’s original constitution, adopted in 1889, contained important safeguards against cronyism and excessive taxes, spending, and debt.
Former Missoula Councilor Vindicated After “Sleepy Inn” Pandemic Boondoggle
The City of Missoula is attempting to sell the rundown motel originally purposed as a “quarantine shelter” at a $200,000 taxpayer loss
Montana Citizenship Voting Bill Leaves More Questions Than Answers
As written, HB 402 could lead to digital IDs, insecure citizen data, and sanction non-citizen voting
Montana Freedom Caucus Legislators Urge “No” Vote on Central Bank Digital Currency Bill
“Oppose Central Bank Digital Currency in Montana”
Defend the Guard
A bill in the Montana Legislature would protect Montana families and defend the Constitution from Executive overreach on War Powers
Montana DOJ Investigating Ballot Shredding in Carbon County
County Elections Administrator Crystal Roascio was caught on video shredding votes from the November 2022 election
ES&S Security Head “Can’t think of one” When Asked Reason Montana Election Records Switched Off
Cast Vote Records are discouraged from being collected by Secretary of State
Montana Records Retention Laws Violated By State, Counties in Elections Software Contracts
The software operating Montana’s ES&S precinct scanners and tabulators are not auditable in contravention to Montana law
Montana Freedom Caucus Announces Tax Rebate Bill
The bill distributes revenue back to Montana taxpayers through income tax rebates and property tax refunds and will help pay down state owned long-term debt
